This course covers strategies, concepts, and tools involved in managing supply chain operations, emphasizing qualitative and quantitative tools used in managerial decision-marking. Topics include supply chain strategy, supplier management, inventory management, logistics, and negotiation. You will learn how to create competitive advantages for an organization’s approach to supply chain strategy through the concepts covered in this course.
The syllabus linked here is a sample only and dates and materials listed in it may vary from your actual class. Classes open one week prior to the official start date.
Current & Upcoming Offerings
Summer 2026
Section: 840
Dates: 05/18/2026 - 07/05/2026
Instructor(s):
Books/Materials:
- Managing Supply Chain and Operations: An Integrative Approach, 2nd Edition (by Foster • Published by Pearson • 2nd Edition • ISBN: 978-0134740362)
- Secrets of Power Negotiating (by Dawson • Published by Career Press • 25th Anniversary Edition • ISBN: 978-1632651969)
- See note below for further course material information.
Notes:
Required Harvard Business Impact Course Pack - Click here to purchase on HBI website. More details can be found in the class when it opens.