University of Colorado Boulder
Siemens
Sustainable and Resilient Operations and Supply Chains Specialization
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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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

(16 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

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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Taught in English
41 practice exercises

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Specialization - 3 course series

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

Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Resource Management, Waste Minimization, Industrial Engineering, Sustainable Business, Digital Transformation, Climate Change Mitigation, Manufacturing Operations, Product Design, Operations Management, Corporate Sustainability, Business Leadership, Environmental Engineering, Emerging Technologies, and Systems Thinking

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

Supply Chain Management, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Business Technologies, Transportation Operations, Case Studies, Climate Change Mitigation, Innovation, and Waste Minimization

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

Corporate Sustainability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Supplier Relationship Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Labor Compliance, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Procurement, Sustainability Standards, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Supply Management, Sustainable Development, Waste Minimization, and Product Lifecycle Management

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Build toward a degree

This Specialization is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Colorado Boulder. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

 

Instructor

Christy Bozic, PhD, PMP
University of Colorado Boulder
10 Courses63,854 learners

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Siemens

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