The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
Courtlyn
Promotion and Events Specialist
November 16, 2023
6 weeks, online
4-6 hours per week
Our participants tell us that taking this program together with their colleagues helps to share common language and accelerate impact.
We hope you find the same. Special pricing is available for groups.
The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
Courtlyn
Promotion and Events SpecialistAn effective supply chain plays a critical role in the success of any business. In today’s highly competitive marketplace, a well-managed global supply chain can be the key advantage that helps win and retain customers. Therefore, it becomes crucial to develop a key understanding of how supply chains can be developed and maintained to not only optimize operational efficiency but also safeguard the business from sudden risks and challenges.
CEOs are digitizing their supply chains, using advances in technology to expand the frontier of sustainability.
of supply chain executives report the pace of digital transformation is accelerating.
of CEOs report companies are coping with supply chain disruptions as a result of extreme weather occurrences.
Wharton's six-week online Global Supply Chain Management Program provides a comprehensive understanding of today's global supply chain challenges. Participants will learn how supply chains have reacted to global stresses and develop an action plan to reimagine the current global supply chain based on identified opportunities for improvement. Wharton's world-renowned faculty provides expert instruction regarding the frameworks, skills, and capabilities required to coordinate and integrate global logistics, purchasing, operations, and market channel strategies — and do so in a way that is socially and environmentally responsible.
This six-week program includes the following modules:
Learn about the role and impact of the global supply chain, as well as how to evaluate the operational efficiency of an organization's supply chain using a strategic framework.
Participate in a simulation activity called the Root Beer Game that examines supply chain roles and functions through a phenomenon known as the bullwhip effect.
Examine current trends and challenges in global sourcing and apply what you've learned through key sourcing decisions based on a case study.
Use a risk management framework and maturity model to assess and mitigate supply chain risks in global organizations.
Through interviews with industry experts, learn best practices for managing a global supply chain that is socially and environmentally responsible.
Explore the latest technical developments in global supply chain operations, including an analytics framework that can transform an organization's digital capabilities.
Learn about the role and impact of the global supply chain, as well as how to evaluate the operational efficiency of an organization's supply chain using a strategic framework.
Use a risk management framework and maturity model to assess and mitigate supply chain risks in global organizations.
Participate in a simulation activity called the Root Beer Game that examines supply chain roles and functions through a phenomenon known as the bullwhip effect.
Through interviews with industry experts, learn best practices for managing a global supply chain that is socially and environmentally responsible.
Examine current trends and challenges in global sourcing and apply what you've learned through key sourcing decisions based on a case study.
Explore the latest technical developments in global supply chain operations, including an analytics framework that can transform an organization's digital capabilities.
The Global Supply Chain Management Program is designed to provide fresh insights into a rapidly changing supply chain ecosystem—and help translate those insights into action. This course is for people who:
Global Supply Chain Management Program draws on real-world case studies to illustrate how organizations are actually meeting the challenges of a volatile, interconnected global supply chain.
Featured case studies include:
This apparel retailer resolved supply chain challenges that resulted from integrating ecommerce with its traditional sales channels.
This packaging supplier and equipment vendor made supply chain digitalization a key component of its digital transformation program.
This global company solved sourcing challenges involving innovative photovoltaics for its product line.
Live Sessions
Gauge your progress with a live faculty check-in.
Guest Speakers
Hear from global experts on today's most pressing supply chain challenges.
Discussions
Exchange insights with other participants each week and apply what you've learned to real-world scenarios.
Industry Examples
Examine case studies of how successful organizations are adapting to an ever-changing global supply chain.
Polls
Get a panoramic view of the perspectives, assumptions, and pain points that fellow participants are experiencing.
Simulations
Gain insights into supply chain dynamics by playing the Root Beer Game.
Gad Allon
Santiago Gallino
Gad Allon
Jeffrey A. Keswin Professor; Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions; Director, Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology, the Wharton School
Gad Allon teaches courses on scaling operations and operations strategy and has been an innovative leader in many educational technology initiatives. He is the co-founder of ForClass, a platform that enables professors to drive higher student engagement and accountability in their classrooms. His articles have appeared in leading journals, including Management Science, Manufacturing and Service Operations Management, and Operations Research. Professor Allon regularly consults organizations on both service strategy and operations strategy. He received his PhD in management science from Columbia Business School and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Israeli Institute of Technology.
Santiago Gallino
Charles W. Evans Distinguished Faculty Scholar; Associate Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, The Wharton School
Santiago Gallino studies both digital transformation and supply chain issues in retail. Professor Gallino has researched with and consulted for numerous organizations. In his research, he uses field data and econometric tools to study existing supply chain practices as well as operational improvements. His research has won multiple awards and has appeared in journals such as Management Science, Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, Journal of Marketing, Sloan Management Review, and Harvard Business Review. His research has been covered frequently by several media outlets.
Before joining Wharton, Professor Gallino worked at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. He holds a PhD in Operations and Information Management and a master’s in Statistics from the University of Pennsylvania where he was a Fulbright Scholar, an MBA from IAE Business School, and a degree in Electrical Engineering from Universidad de Buenos Aires.
Jun Li
Doug Freeman
Edwin Keh
Pernille Spiers-Lopez
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Download BrochureNote: After successful completion of the online program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of the Wharton School. This online certificate program does not grant academic credit or a degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
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We have designed this program to fit into your current working life as efficiently as possible. Time will be spent among a variety of activities including:
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More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programs said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded.
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Peer learning adds substantially to the overall learning experience and is an important part of the program. You can connect and communicate with other participants through our learning platform.
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enroll. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programs are designed to fit into your working life.
This program is scored as a pass or no-pass; participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programs include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the program brochure. Please email us if you need further clarification on any specific program requirements.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile.
The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the program, once grading is complete.
No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
No, there is no alumni status granted for this program. In some cases, there are credits that count toward a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the program brochure.
You will have access to the online learning platform and all the videos and program materials for 12 months following the program start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.
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Video lectures must be streamed via the internet, and any livestream webinars and office hours will require an internet connection. However, these sessions are always recorded, so you may view them later.
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