Materials Management

Materials Management is a crucial disciplinary field that involves overseeing and controlling the quantity, location, and status of materials in an organization's inventory. Coursera's Materials Management catalogue equips you with strategies to optimize supply chain operations, manage procurement processes, and implement effective inventory control measures. You'll learn about essential topics such as supply chain management, purchasing and procurement, warehouse management, and inventory control. Alongside this, you'll gain insights into using analytical tools for demand forecasting, understanding implications of lead time, and comprehending the complexities of logistics and distribution networks. This set of knowledge and skills is essential for professionals in fields like operations, logistics, supply chain management, and more.