Master and apply the core methodologies used in supply chain analysis and modeling, including statistics, regression, optimization and probability - part of the MITx Supply Chain Management MicroMasters Credential.

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About this course

Supply chains are complex systems involving multiple businesses and organizations with different goals and objectives. Many different analytical methods and techniques are used by researchers and practitioners alike to better design and manage their supply chains. This business and management course introduces the primary methods and tools that you will encounter in your study and practice of supply chains. We focus on the application of these methods, not necessarily the theoretical underpinnings.

At a glance

Institution: MITx
Subject: Business & Management
Level: Introductory
Prerequisites:
- Secondary school algebra and basic mathematics concepts
- Passing knowledge of statistics and probability

What you’ll learn

Basic analytical methods
How to apply basic probability models
Statistics in supply chains
Formulating and solving optimization models

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Started Aug 17

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Price	$199 USD	Free
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