Stanford Graduate School of Business Stategies & Leadership in Supply Chains

The growing global economy has redefined the dynamics of competition for modern organizations.

With product life cycles shortening and worldwide rivalries increasing, success depends on effective global supply chain management—being able to deliver the right product to the right market at the right time.

The complexity involved in managing supply chains that span continents and dominate markets demands strategies and systems that are agile, adaptable, and aligned. This program gives participants the tools they need to create and manage market-leading global supply chains.

Content Overview
Strategies and Leadership in Supply Chains focuses on the innovative ways in which organizations can leverage the supply chain to create and capture the most value. Particular
emphasis is placed on the cross-functional coordination and collaboration that are necessary to drive supply chain excellence in both established and emerging economies.

The program also provides a detailed look at points of supply and demand, global supply chains, sustainability, advanced technologies, and market implications. By integrating ideas from the latest research with best practices, participants learn how to structure the supply chain so it can influence the strategic and organizational direction of their company.

Key Takeaways

• Supply chain strategies to create a competitive edge
• New business strategies for value creation
• Approaches to leadership that can transform the supply chain to new levels of excellence for both the enterprise itself and its supply chain partners