SCM 510 - Supply Chain Management Principles and Practices

Description:
Adoption of a supply chain orientation toward business management which emphasizes inter-functional and inter-firm relationships to improve coordination of operations and performance of participants in various types of supply chains.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy Program.

Credits:
(5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the role of employing a cross functional, cross organizational (process) approach to business planning and execution.
Demonstrate the ability to employ conceptual frameworks associated with business strategic fit, supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, customer relationship management, manufacturing and services process structures, logistics operations/service tradeoffs to analyze current or propose alternative operational strategies.
Demonstrate the ability to apply various techniques for demand forecasting, general production planning and inventory management.
Demonstrate an awareness of the grounding in the development of Six Sigma quality management techniques. Be able to apply basic analytical techniques used to improve product and service quality.
Explain the drivers of lean management in manufacturing and service environments.
Conduct total cost analyses involving the purchasing of products and services.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
02/20/2014

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