Supply Chain: Building Sustainable Business Models
Learn to create and manage sustainable supply chains, understand environmental impacts, and navigate geopolitical risks in global operations.
Learn to create and manage sustainable supply chains, understand environmental impacts, and navigate geopolitical risks in global operations.
This comprehensive course explores the fundamentals of building sustainable supply chains in today's complex business environment. Students learn how to create transparent supply chain processes, understand sustainability standards and metrics, and respond to national policies and climate risks. The course covers critical aspects of supply chain management, from procurement to distribution, while emphasizing sustainability principles and risk management. Designed for managers in procurement, operations, and strategy, it provides practical insights for implementing sustainable practices in global supply chains.
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What you'll learn
Understand supply chain fundamentals and sustainability principles
Develop strategies for transparent supply chain operations
Implement sustainability metrics and compliance standards
Assess and manage geopolitical and climate risks
Create resilient supply chain processes
Align business operations with sustainability goals
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.7 Hours PreRecorded video
3 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
The course provides a comprehensive introduction to sustainable supply chain management, covering fundamental concepts and practical applications. Students learn about supply chain nodes and flows, sustainability frameworks, compliance requirements, and risk management strategies. The curriculum emphasizes creating transparent processes, implementing sustainable practices, and responding to global challenges through effective supply chain management.
Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Creating and Managing a Sustainable Supply Chain
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Critical Supply Chains and National Interests
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Summary of Sustainable Supply Chains
Module 4 · 17 Minutes to complete
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Instructors
Supply Chain Management Expert and Business Education Innovator
Doug Thomas serves as the Academic Director of the Sands Institute for Lifelong Learning and the Henry E. McWane Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. With degrees from Cornell University and Georgia Institute of Technology, he has established himself as a leading expert in supply chain management and quantitative modeling. As co-founder and chief scientist of Plan2Execute, he develops innovative supply chain software and consulting solutions. His academic career includes professorships at Penn State's Smeal College of Business and visiting positions at INSEAD and Cornell. Thomas has contributed significantly to the field through his research on production and inventory planning, published in prestigious journals like Management Science. He has extensive experience in executive education, leading programs across four continents and consulting for major corporations including ExxonMobil, IBM, and Pfizer. His expertise is further demonstrated through his co-authorship of "Inventory and Production Management in Supply Chains" and his role as senior editor for Production and Operations Management.
Supply Chain Sustainability Expert Advancing Global Business Practices
Vidya Mani serves as an Associate Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, specializing in sustainable global value chains. With degrees from MS University, IIT Mumbai, and UNC Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School, she brings extensive expertise to the field of supply chain management. Her research focuses on creating responsible business operations that benefit society and the environment across various sectors including electronics, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, and retail. As a Franklin Fellow at the Department of State and member of key sustainability working groups, she contributes to developing industry standards and policy recommendations. Her work includes developing solutions for counterfeit risk mitigation in defense supply chains and evaluating environmental safety compliance in various industries. She teaches Sustainable Global Value Chains in both Residential and Executive MBA programs while leading the P3 Impact Award Program, demonstrating her commitment to advancing sustainable business practices globally.
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