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MITx: Supply Chain Technology and Systems

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Learn how technology is used in supply chain systems from fundamental concepts to innovative applications - ​part of the MITx Supply Chain Management MicroMasters Credential.

Supply Chain Technology and Systems
13 weeks
8–12 hours per week
Instructor-paced
Instructor-led on a course schedule
Free
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Starts Jun 26
Ends Sep 20

About this course

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There are underlying fundamental principles and concepts that apply to all supply chains, which can be expressed in relatively straightforward models. However, to actually implement them across a real supply chain requires the use of technology across multiple systems. Supply chains have a long history of using technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness. The shear scale and scope of most supply chains require many distinct systems to interact with each other.

Unfortunately, technology is a moving target. It is constantly evolving and improving so that today's technology is outdated within a few years or months. Rather than focusing on a specific software system, this business and management course will focus on three aspects: fundamental concepts, core systems, and data analysis.

We will start with the introduction of fundamental concepts that are used in all software tools. We will cover IT fundamentals, including project management and software processes, data modeling, UML, relational databases and SQL. We will also introduce Internet technologies, such as XML, web services, and service-oriented architectures. No prior programming experience required.

We will then provide an overview of the main types of supply chain software including ERP, WMS, and TMS systems. We will describe their main functionality, how they work, how they are used, their architecture, data flows, and how they are organized into modules. We will also cover the software selection process and how software upgrade and implementation projects should be organized and managed.

Finally, we will dive into data analysis that is core to all large supply chains. We will introduce visualization and big data analysis techniques that are used in practice today.

At a glance

  • Language: English
  • Video Transcript: English
  • Associated skills:Big Data, Service-Oriented Architecture, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Shear (Sheet Metal), Management, Supply Chain Software, Supply Chain, SQL (Programming Language), Project Management, Unified Modeling Language, Warehouse Management Systems, Web Services, Relational Databases, Internet Protocols Suite, Innovation

What you'll learn

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  • Fundamental IT concepts
  • Supply Chain Management systems
  • Analysis of data from supply chain systems

Frequently Asked Questions

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MITx MicroMasters Credential in Supply Chain Management

The MITx MicroMasters Credential in Supply Chain Management is specifically designed and administered by MIT's Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL) to teach the critical skills needed to be successful in this exciting and growing field. In addition to being a standalone certificate demonstrating expertise in the field, students who complete all of the required courses and the final proctored exam will be qualified to apply to gain credit at MIT for the blended graduate master's degree program. In order to qualify for the MITx MicroMasters Credential in Supply Chain Management you need to earn a Verified Certificate in all of the required courses. When you register for a Verified Certificate you will also be granted access to additional practice problems, supplemental readings, and opportunities for increased interaction with the faculty and teaching staff.

To learn more about the MITx MicroMasters Credential in Supply Chain Management, please visit https://micromasters.mit.edu/scm/

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This course is part of Supply Chain Management MicroMasters Program

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6 graduate-level courses
Instructor-led
Assignments and exams have specific due dates
1 year 6 months
8 - 12 hours per week

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