Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
MACI-0123
Organization's ID:
1054
Organization:
Management Concepts, Inc.
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
3 days (24 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Supply Chain Risk Management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to discover the components of a contractor’s supply chain and how each one contributes to an effective supply chain management (SCM) program and improves the contractor’s ability to successfully and profitably provide products and services to its customers. Students will gain an understanding of each component of SCM and how each has to be balanced to achieve optimum supply chain performance. A capstone exercise will enable participants to research interest areas and create a functional description of the associated supply chain scope, components, and issues.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain the concept of supply chain management.
  • Describe components of the supply chain.
  • Describe the supply chain function.
  • Explain the importance of a sustainable supply chain.
  • Explain how to mitigate risks in a supply chain environment.
  • Explain the need for security in a supply chain environment.
  • Develop functional descriptions of industry supply chains and their components, risks, and security issues.

General Topics:

  • Supply Chain Overview
  • Supply Chain Components, Functions, and Sustainability
  • Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
  • Security in a Supply Chain Environment
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • Graded Capstone and Participation

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials