Classes will be taught by LIVE video instruction similar to the experience you would receive in person with the same interactive components. Each course will run for 1-week Monday through Thursday from 9:30am to 1:00pm EDT each day.
Course Description
Many Supply Chain decisions are concerned with the timely and efficient procurement, allocation, and distribution of resources (e.g. funds, supplies, volunteers, money, employees) through a supply chain network. This course will explore methodologies for “medium term” decision making including procurement and inventory policies, strategies for distribution and allocation of limited resources, and supply chain design.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for representatives from governmental or non-governmental organizations, private corporations, military, and foundations, including but not limited to senior executives overseeing administrative and operational functions of an organization, logistics and supply chain managers, program managers, directors of field operations, directors of emergency/disaster preparedness and response, and public health professionals.
How You Will Benefit
- Provide immediate impact to your organization through applied and real-world case studies.
- Learn to bring NGOs, businesses, or government entities together to enhance collaboration, cooperation, and communication.
- Discover current trends and procedures to help your organization and team members get and stay ahead of the curve.
What Is Covered
- Procurement decisions
- Inventory management techniques for a single event versus ongoing operations under uncertainty
- Strategies for resource allocation geographically and over time
About the Course and the HHSCM Course Series
This course is the second in a 3-part virtually synchronous professional education program. Register and pay for all three required Health and Humanitarian Supply Chain Management Certificate courses and receive a discount of $400 off per course. Enter coupon code SCL-HHS at checkout with the Georgia Tech Professional Education website..
Additionally, there are scholarships available for the certificate program. Apply at https://hhls.scl.gatech.edu/ by February 19, 2023.
Questions? Reach out to chhs@gatech.edu!