Online Supply Chain Management Foundations
Supply Chain Management Foundations Series
Haslam College of Business
Program Overview
The Supply Chain Management Foundation Series comprises three self-paced, asynchronous online courses totaling eighteen 60-90 minute modules. Each course is based on best practices developed at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, through numerous partnerships with top companies and scholars.
Credit Hours
Non-Credit
Cost*
$100/Course
Bundle all three for $270
Testing Requirements
None
Admission Terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
*This price is inclusive of all University fees and charges including any and all eBook materials.

An Innovative Opportunity for Growth
The Supply Chain Management Foundation Series is perfect for company-wide growth in supply chain management. All three courses cover the fundamental ideas of supply chain management, and the course load is customizable to your company. This series is ideal for introducing the discipline to external departments, such as sales and finance, or level-setting your operation with supply chain management values.
Interested in earning a master’s in supply chain management?
The academy provides valuable class credits (3) to fast-track your path to UT’s online master’s in supply chain management degree. Register the following academies to gain credit hours toward your degree.
SCM Leadership Academy
SCM Finance Academy
SCM Planning Academy
What You Will Learn.
The SCM Foundations Series is divided into 3 courses:
Supply Chain Strategy
Length: 5 modules
Key Topics:
- Supply chain planning and measurement
- Supply chain strategy and value
- Integrated supply chain management
- Supply chain financial impact
- Integrated business planning
Operating Element
Length: 7 modules
Key Topics:
- Purchasing in supply chain management
- Manufacturing and service operations
- Transportation management
- Warehousing and distribution centers
- Inventory management
- Closed-loop supply chain management
- Aligning operations for total value optimization
Supply Chain Value Enablers
Length: 6 modules
Key Topics:
- Supply chain information technology
- Relationship management
- Global supply chain management
- Risk
- Sustainability
- The future of supply chain
Improve Your Supply Chain Operations
Elevate your team’s performance with the Supply Chain Management Foundation Series. Developed in collaboration with industry professionals, our self-paced modules can align and enhance supply chain operations across your organization.
Register NowKey Dates & Deadlines
The Foundation Series is self-paced and available year-round asynchronously. Recommended duration is one month to complete each course.