Issues in Supply Chain Management

Overview

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Learners in this course will examine global trade agreements -- including policies, barriers, and regulations -- of agricultural commodities, and discuss implications of world and economic disruptions on the food supply chain. Throughout this course, learners will also discuss issues of sustainability, technology, and the environment as it relates to the supply and distribution of food products. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate-level course, "Global Agriculture and Supply Chains" that can be stacked toward a graduate certificate and graduate degree. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online @ aces.illinois.edu/online.

Syllabus

COURSE ORIENTATION

You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.

MODULE 1 | Global Trade

At the conclusion of this module, learners will be able to identify the types of agriculturally commodities, explain global trade policies and considerations specific to agricultural commodities, and examine the impact of global currencies on trade.

MODULE 2 | Global Trade Issues

At the conclusion of this module, learners will be able to describe the purposes and impacts of agricultural trade agreements and examine the barriers to global agricultural trade.

MODULE 3 | Supply Chain Issues of the Future

At the conclusion of this module, learners will be able to describe the growth of agricultural commodities in South America, examine implications of world and economic disruptions on the production and trade of commodities, and compare the demand for food products between developed and developing countries.

MODULE 4 | Technologies of the Future

At the conclusion of this module, learners will be able to identify and describe the impact of technologies on food production, consumption, and demand. Learners will also be able to discuss the opportunities and threats of feeding the world while also sustainably producing and distributing food and food products.