Demand for sustainable supply chains is on the rise. Companies face increasing pressure to become more sustainable from all stakeholders as consumers are simultaneously demanding more sustainable products and services. This course addresses the critical challenge for people working within organizations to become more sustainable while continuing to meet ambitious business goals and remaining competitive in the market.
Course overview
While many organizations have established goals to reduce emissions or become carbon neutral in the next 10-20 years, they struggle to translate these goals into specific actions and strategies. People in organizations may ask questions like:
- How do we scope the analysis of our supply chains?
- What is the proper methodology to estimate emissions?
- How do we implement actionable measurement strategies?
In this course, you will study practical alternatives for optimizing carbon emissions using geospatial analysis and data analytics. Examine the "fast" and "green" delivery trade-offs in the new digital era, consumer relationships to sustainable products and services, and environmental costs of fast-shipping e-commerce. You will understand key concepts in supply chain sustainability, including supply chain carbon footprint, sustainable transportation, green vehicle routing, fleet assignment, truck consolidation, circular supply chains, sustainable sourcing, supply chain transparency, and green inventory management.
