Understanding Global Supply Chains

About This Course

Get started on your journey to becoming a supply chain specialist with this foundational course. You’ll explore what supply chains are, how they operate, and the essential role of a supply chain specialist in today’s global economy. Through real-world case studies, particularly from the aerospace industry, you’ll understand the core workflows, planning strategies, and leadership principles that drive resilient, efficient supply chains. You’ll also gain insight into logistics and distribution systems, stakeholder management, global market dynamics, and risk mitigation techniques vital for modern operations. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Describe the core functions and goals of global supply chains - Recognize key planning and network design strategies - Understand leadership and change management in supply chain contexts - Optimize logistics and distribution networks - Identify and mitigate operational, legal, and geopolitical risks

Instructor

Airbus Beyond