Supply Chain Analytics by Coursera

Welcome to Supply Chain Analytics! This is the science and art of using data analytics to improve supply chain performance.

Supply chains are complex systems that have conflicting goals of customer satisfaction and cost efficiency. Data is increasingly important in supply chain management. You will be able to learn how analytics can help optimize and diagnose a supply chain through the data and real-life stories of major US telecommunication companies. After completing this course, your ability to 1. Data analytics can be used to evaluate the impact of different strategies on various aspects of a supply chain. This includes inventory, shipping, warehouse order fulfillment, store operations, customer satisfaction, and warehouse order fulfillment. 2. To improve overall cost efficiency and customer service, customize the supply chain strategy for each product. 3. Get hands-on experience in the use and financial impact analytics in integrated supply chain planning and logistics planning. VASTA (named disguised) is a major US wireless carrier that sells cell phones through a network of retail outlets. It had been writing off large amounts of its obsolete inventory every year, and was experiencing significant inefficiency in a market that was becoming increasingly stagnant. VASTA needs to assess the market and improve its supply chain in order to remain competitive. You will be able to help VASTA reduce its supply chain costs by $billions and maintain its leadership position in a saturated market. I hope you enjoy this course!