Short Course
Developing Strategic Supply Chain Leaders
Learn to orchestrate supply chain speed, flexibility, and differentiation. Build a more innovative supply chain and align teams around shared goals.
Current Offerings
Overview
Who Should Attend
This program benefits upper-middle and senior-level leaders responsible for the development and management of supply chain strategy.
Global Supply Chain Director
Director of Sales
Senior Supply Chain Analyst
Sales & Operations Planning Manager
Executive Manager, Purchasing, Warehousing, and Inventories
Program Benefits
Improve your ability to:
Align supply chains with organizational strategy
Understand the role of strategic leadership
Communicate initiatives to executives and boardrooms
Compete on value-added factors beyond product and price
Link customer needs with supplier capabilities
Differentiate through supply chain innovation
Target key performance improvement opportunities
As a 3PL services provider, I've become 'hyper-critical' of those in the services business. Given this, I've not seen any other program designed and executed as well as this program."
Glenn Andrews
Director, Government Programs, Lion Apparel, Inc.
Program Content
The role of strategic leaders
The need to recognize implications of the current state of the economy
Implications for leaders
Examining the organization
Driving results
Frameworks for achieving an integrated supply chain
Measuring supply chain performance relative to corporate goals
Designing appropriate supply chain strategies
Cases of effective and ineffective strategies
Unique challenges of international supply chains
Ownership vs. management vs. control
Cases in global supply chain operation
Strategic implications of emerging markets and technologies
Creating shareholder value
Understanding cash flow - the basis of a firm’s value
The supply chain role in improving:
Cash-to-cash cycle time
Asset productivity
Growth and investment
Spend analysis and the value of a supply strategy
Categorizing and segmenting suppliers
Supplier risk management
Strategic cost management
Important elements of transformation
Strategies to prepare for the future
Implications for leadership in terms of technology, talent and customer needs
The future of emerging supply chain technologies: mobility, digitization, automation
Faculty
Özge Pala
Assistant Clinical Professor, Smeal College of Business
Ph.D., Management Sciences, Radboud University Nijmegen, 2008
M.S., Tilburg University, 1998
B.A., Industrial Engineering, Bogazici University, 1997
Heather Sheehan
Managing Director, Crispy Concepts
Heather brings more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing, transportation, procurement, logistics, and marketing. She has held leadership roles with Honeywell, Union Pacific, and NCR. As Executive Director of AWESOME, she led initiatives to advance women’s leadership in supply chain and strengthen the future supply chain workforce.
Steve Tracey
Professor of the Practice in Supply Chain, Smeal College of Business
Steve Tracey is a supply chain executive and educator with global leadership experience. Former Executive Director of Penn State's , he specializes in supply chain strategy, enterprise transformation, emerging technologies, and leadership development.
Professional Certificate
Supply Chain Certificates
This course is one of three programs required for our Supply Chain certificate. Complete the programs in any order and develop expertise in supply chain operations, leadership, and management.
Customize this Program
All programs and delivered to groups of 10 or more. A member of our team will reach out to discuss your goals and explore the right fit for your group. You can also reach us directly at 800-311-6364.
Additional Information
Our Learning Solutions Associate can hold a seat for you in the program. A reservation does not commit you until you submit the online registration form. To reserve your spot, email our office.
A 10% reduced rate on live remote delivery is available to military and government employees, Penn State alumni, individuals pursuing a professional certificate, teams of three or more from the same organization, and CSCR corporate sponsors or affiliated groups.
Yes. This program can count toward a . Complete three qualifying programs at your own pace to earn the certificate. Note: Each program can only count toward one certificate.
After you register, you’ll gain access to your personal learning portal. There, you’ll find pre-program assignments, information about faculty and fellow participants, plus other program resources.
Accepted applicants can transfer to another section if the transfer is arranged more than four weeks before the program begins. Additional transfers are subject to a charge of 10% of the current program fee. A sponsoring company may also identify a replacement candidate, provided the candidate is accepted into the program.
Refunds are based on when written notice of withdrawal is received:
More than six weeks before the program begins: Full refund
Between two and six weeks before the program begins: 50% refund
Two weeks or less before the program begins: No refund
All withdrawals, transfers, and substitutions must be confirmed in writing by the registered participant or their agent. If written notification is not received, the full program fee will be assessed.
Penn State may cancel or postpone a program due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled, registration fees will be refunded; however, Penn State is not responsible for other related expenses, including airline or travel agency cancellation or change fees. If a program is postponed, you may receive a refund or transfer your program fee to another session.
If you have questions about transfers or cancellations, please contact us.