University of Colorado Boulder
Siemens
Sustainable and Resilient Operations and Supply Chains Specialization

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University of Colorado Boulder
Siemens

Sustainable and Resilient Operations and Supply Chains Specialization

Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management. Learn the skills required for sustainable operations and supply chain management.

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5.0

(6 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze the benefits and challenges of emerging technologies on sustainable production.

  • Explain the key concepts of sustainable supply chain management and its role in achieving ESG goals.

  • Evaluate tools used to measure and communicate environmental performance and social impacts of a company’s operations and supply chain.

  • Develop strategies to build and manage ethical partnerships with suppliers, emphasizing collaboration and alignment with sustainability objectives.

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Specialization - 3 course series

Sustainable and Resilient Operations Management

Course 114 hours4.8 (13 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Identify the principles and concepts of sustainable operations management.

  • Apply techniques to reduce the environmental impact of products.

  • Apply tools used in designing circular facilities.

  • Analyze the benefits and challenges of emerging technologies on sustainable production.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Corporate Sustainability
Category: Sustainability Initiatives
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Operations Management
Category: Manufacturing Processes
Category: Waste Minimization
Category: Engineering Management
Category: Industrial Metaverse
Category: Sustainable Operations
Category: Product Design
Category: Environmental Resource Management
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Circular Economy
Category: Environmental Issue
Category: Facility Management
Category: Manufacturing Operations
Category: Digital Transformation

What you'll learn

  • Explain the key concepts of sustainable supply chain management and its role in achieving ESG goals.

  • Identify and analyze different types of emissions and their sources in supply chain activities.

  • Research and analyze a company's carbon reduction initiatives in its supply chain.

  • Demonstrate understanding of circular supply chain models.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Corporate Sustainability
Category: Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG)
Category: Sustainability Leadership
Category: Strategic Sourcing
Category: Logistics Management
Category: Supply Chain
Category: Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Category: Waste Minimization
Category: Reverse Logistics
Category: Supplier Management
Category: Sustainability Reporting
Category: Business Technologies
Category: Carbon Footprint Reduction
Category: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics
Category: Supply Chain Management
Category: Circular Economy
Category: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)

What you'll learn

  • Analyze Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks to develop sustainable business strategies.

  • Evaluate tools used to measure and communicate environmental performance and impacts.

  • Develop actionable strategies to ensure compliance with international labor standards, uphold human rights and promote ethical labor practices.

  • Develop strategies to foster supplier partnerships that prioritize ethical sourcing, transparency, and shared sustainability goals.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Corporate Sustainability
Category: Compliance Management
Category: Labor Compliance
Category: Environmental Impact
Category: Waste Minimization
Category: Regulatory Compliance
Category: Sustainability Strategies
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Fair Trade
Category: Sustainability Reporting
Category: Product Lifecycle Management
Category: Product Design
Category: Supply Chain Management
Category: Procurement
Category: Stakeholder Engagement
Category: Circular Economy
Category: Strategic Partnership
Category: Supplier Relationship Management
Category: Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting
Category: Governance
Category: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)

Instructor

Christy Bozic, PhD, PMP
University of Colorado Boulder
7 Courses51,560 learners

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