2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

MGS 3150 INTRODUCTION TO SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

This course focuses on management and improvement of supply chain and logistics processes and performance. It will be valuable for students who would like to pursue a career in consulting or take a position in operations, marketing or finance functions in a manufacturing, distribution or retail firm. We explore important supply chain metrics, primary tradeoffs in making supply chain decisions, and basic tools for effective and efficient supply chain management, production planning and inventory control, order fulfillment and supply chain coordination. We will also investigate topics such as global supply chain design, logistics, and outsourcing, several other recent supply chain innovations.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MGS*2030 and MGS*2150