The Sustainable Supply Chain
BUSA-40742
Managing a supply chain that is not only efficient, but encourages the sustainability of resources has become a challenge for companies of all sizes. Selection of socially responsible suppliers, mode of transporting raw materials, product design and disposal are just a few of the factors related to implementing a Green Supply Chain. Understand how actions taken within supply chain processes impact the depletion of resources on a global scale. Learn about successful supply chain best practices which have been implemented by corporations who have reduced their carbon footprint and improved their environmental performance. Course material will focus on presenting concepts and processes to enable students to formulate unique solutions applicable to their own organizations.
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
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- No refunds after: 4/21/2025
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Instructor:
Stephen Hill, CPIM, CPM
Procurement Specialist, Solar Turbines a Caterpillar Company
As a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) and Certified Production and Inventory Control Manager (CPIM), Stephen has extensive expertise in strategic sourcing and operations management. He has held Supply Chain Management positions in the high technology aerospace & defense and telecommunications sectors, and has recently consulted as a subject material expert for materials, processes, and software applications.
Stephen attained his bachelor and master's degrees from San Diego State University. Stephen's career highlights include lean implementation at strategic suppliers, reviewing and drafting complex contracts, and negotiating cost savings in excess of $10kk.
Stephen has been an instructor at San Diego State University's College of Extended Studies for over ten years teaching Contracts Management and the Acquisition Process, and Intellectual Property & Licensing for the Contract Management certificate program. Stephen also instructs the Green Supply Chain at UCSD Extension.
