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MS 3991 - Supply Chain Management

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
With the growth of information systems, expansion of international competition and the deregulation of the transportation system, many companies are analyzing and working to optimize their entire supply chain, from raw materials to ultimate customer. This course examines the elements of supply chain, including logistics, inventory and information. Throughout, it emphasizes the need to develop strategies and incentives that optimize the entire supply chain, not just single units of it. (prereq: MS 342 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Understand the supply chain philosophy
• Understand logistics elements
• analyze a supply chain and suggest improvements to the system
Prerequisites by Topic
• Understanding of basic concepts in operations management
Course Topics
• Supply Chains
• Lean logistics
• Strategies for
• Distribution
• Procurement and manufacturing
• Planning and scheduling
• Forecasting
• Inventory
• Transportation
• Warehousing
• Materials handling and packaging
• Networks
• Design of the system
• Financial issues
• Trends
Coordinator
Bruce Thompson


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