This supply chain management course presents innovative strategies and best practices for improving supply chain performance. It introduces a unique MIT framework, using the concept of technology clock speed, for strategically managing and optimizing supply chains. Participants gain a deeper understanding of supply chain integration, technology sourcing, make-buy decisions, strategic partnering and outsourcing, and IT and decision-support systems.

In response to the rapid evolution of digital technologies, this program now includes a forward-looking session on Generative AI and Supply Chain Digitization, led by MIT Professor David Simchi-Levi. Participants will explore how AI is reshaping supply chain decision-making—from forecasting and planning to risk mitigation and agility. This session blends strategic frameworks with real-world applications, offering insights into how leading firms are leveraging AI to gain competitive advantage.

Upon successful completion of your course, you will earn a certificate of completion from the MIT Sloan School of Management. This course may also count toward MIT Sloan Executive Certificate requirements.

As a participant in this course, you will learn:

• The role of supply chain design in business strategy and why, if not linked, your supply chain design can undo a company's entire business strategy
• Forces that influence supply chain structure
• How to integrate supply chain design with product and process development
• How to connect supply chain design with supply chain management and logistics
• Supply chains in the age of e-business

Led by world experts, this practice-oriented supply chain management course investigates a robust MIT framework for better managing supply chains in today's rapidly changing markets. Participants will explore:

• The next big trend in supply chain strategy, and the key skills required to be successful
• How to better structure a company's supply chain strategy
• Guidelines for making strategic sourcing and make-buy decisions
• How to integrate e-business thinking into supply chain strategy and management
• How to blend recent developments in information systems and communication technology with sophisticated decision support systems and create a comprehensive strategy for manufacturing and logistics
• "Clock speed benchmarking” — a tool for deriving critical business insights and management lessons from industries
• Why all advantages in fast clock speed environments are temporary

Many participants with interest in supply chain management courses attend this program along with Developing a Leading Edge Operations Strategy.

Learn more about the in-person course experience.

This program has been designed for senior managers who are responsible for the general business and strategic management of product supply and development, including:

• VPs of manufacturing, product development, and purchasing and distribution
• Senior supply chain managers and project management executives in any company that manufactures or distributes products, including:
• Component manufacturers
• Contract manufacturing companies
• Semi-conductor manufacturers
• Equipment manufacturers
• Consumer goods manufacturers
• Telecom companies
• Financial services companies
• Retailers who would like to control more of the supply chain