Global Certificate in Cost Advantage Strategies

• Cost Advantage Analysis: Understanding the basics of cost advantage strategies, including cost structure, cost drivers, and cost position.
• Value Chain Management: Analyzing and optimizing the value chain to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Strategic Sourcing: Developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies to minimize costs and maximize value.
• Cost Leadership and Differentiation: Exploring the two primary cost advantage strategies and their role in competitive advantage.
• Process Improvement: Implementing process improvement techniques such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to reduce costs and improve productivity.
• Cost Advantage in Pricing Strategy: Utilizing cost advantage strategies to set pricing that maximizes profitability and market share.
• Global Cost Advantage Strategies: Adapting cost advantage strategies to the global marketplace, including offshoring, outsourcing, and global supply chain management.
• Cost Advantage and Innovation: Leveraging innovation to create cost advantages and sustainable competitive advantage.
• Measurement and Monitoring of Cost Advantage: Establishing metrics and monitoring systems to track cost advantage and make data-driven decisions.

Note: The above list of units covers a broad range of topics related to cost advantage strategies. The actual course content and units may vary depending on the specific needs and goals of the course.