Estimad@s,

Les comparto una serie de 12 videos sobre Supply Chain Management (en español: Gestión de la Cadena de Abastecimientos) realizado por el Supply Chain Management Department, Arizona State University (ASU).

Part 1 of 12 - This module introduces viewers to the field of supply chain management. It describes the complex supply chain of a simple product, a bottle of water. The video also illustrates the importance of supply chain managers and their skill sets in our modern global economy for both manufacturing and service industries. In defining supply chain management, the video also hopes to educate and inspire business students, young and old, about the opportunities available to those with supply chain management degrees.

Los videos 1-5 presentan un resumen muy entretenido de las prácticas fundamentales de las empresas a las que comúnmente llamamos 'funciones': compras, manufactura, ventas, transporte. 

A partir del video 6 se presenta el SCM como una integración de estas diferentes prácticas, con el fin de satisfacer a los clientes de la empresa entregándoles productos -y servicios- cuando, donde y como ellos lo esperan, procurando los mejores resultados para la empresa.

A continuación una lista de los siguientes videos (o módulos9

2. Buy It: Managing Supply

3. Make It: Manufacturing and Operations

4. Move It: Transportation and Logistics

5. Sell It and Service It: Retail Considerations

6. Supply Chain Integration

7. Global Supply Chain Management

8. Socially Resposible Supply Chain Management

9. Business Processes

10. Measuring Performance

11. Quality Management

12. Supply Chains and Information Technology

Part 2 of 12 Part introduction to purchasing, part homage to the 1970s Time for Timer You are What You Eat public service announcement, this module explains the critical role supply management plays in producing high quality products and services. Procurement managers require a specific set of varied skills to ensure your supply chain has a continuous flow of healthy materials from dependable suppliers.

Part 3 of 12 Manufacturing is a key supply chain function, but one that many students find a bit intimidating. This episode tries to demystify manufacturing by looking at manufacturing plants that are probably just down the street. What is the tie between research and development, product design, manufacturing, and procurement? What about outsourcing manufacturing? What do modern operations and manufacturing managers need to consider?

Part 4 of 12 Logistics. Transportation. Same or different? By looking at our personal travels, we can discover some of the responsibilities of modern logistics and transportation managers. Global logistics is packed with stories of global travel. Youll never again look at your clothes, cars, and food the same way again. Its also very likely youll begin to appreciate the efforts of logistics executives that work so hard to deliver your goods when and where you want them in perfect condition at just the right price

Part 5 of 12 Retail stores the final frontier of supply chain management? Well, not quite, but retail is an extremely important supply chain consideration. Retail facilities can be the final connection between the supply chain and the consumer. A weak retail link can render the rest of your supply chain useless. What are the supply chain responsibilities of retail facilities? Retail facilities handle materials, produce services, manufacture retail experiences, and move product throughout their facilities.

Part 6 of 12 Individually, purchasing, operations, and logistics management do not comprise supply chain management. Supply chain management requires network integration. Integration is only possible when organizational philosophies are compatible across the supply chain and when supply chain partners work as cooperative and coordinated teams. Modern organizational supply chain leaders need to understand the importance of integration internally and externally. Modern supply chain skills are required by elite corporate executives around the world.