Global supply chains have become one of the most important determinants of organizational competitiveness, profitability, resilience, and long-term strategic success. Modern supply chains extend across continents and involve complex networks of suppliers, manufacturers, logistics providers, distributors, retailers, governments, financial institutions, and technology platforms. Executive leaders must manage procurement, production, transportation, inventory, risk, sustainability, digital technologies, regulatory compliance, and geopolitical uncertainty while maintaining customer satisfaction and financial performance. Effective supply chain leadership is no longer an operational function—it is a strategic capability that directly influences enterprise value.
This advanced course provides a practical, executive-oriented study of global supply chain management. Rather than reviewing introductory logistics or operations concepts, the course focuses on enterprise-wide supply chain strategy, network optimization, international sourcing, digital supply chains, risk management, resilience, sustainability, procurement governance, and executive decision-making. Students will examine how multinational corporations, manufacturers, retailers, healthcare systems, technology companies, logistics providers, financial institutions, and government organizations design and manage global supply chains that balance efficiency, flexibility, innovation, and long-term competitive advantage.
Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on practical frameworks used by Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Chief Operating Officers (COOs), Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs), Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs), Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), logistics executives, manufacturing leaders, private equity operating partners, consulting firms, multinational corporations, global retailers, healthcare organizations, technology companies, transportation providers, and international trade organizations. Students will develop executive-level capabilities required to design resilient supply chains, optimize global operations, manage strategic supplier relationships, improve financial performance, and create sustainable enterprise value.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
• Design global supply chain strategies that align with enterprise objectives.
• Evaluate international sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, and distribution decisions using executive decision frameworks.
• Optimize supply chain networks for cost, speed, resilience, and customer value.
• Integrate digital technologies, automation, and analytics into supply chain operations.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and procurement governance.
• Evaluate supply chain risks arising from geopolitical, regulatory, environmental, financial, and operational factors.
• Strengthen organizational resilience through business continuity and supply chain risk management.
• Measure supply chain performance using executive operational and financial metrics.
• Develop sustainable and ethically responsible global supply chain strategies.
• Apply executive leadership principles to global supply chain management.
