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 a College of Business Graduate program OR MS Engineering Technology Management.

Credits:
(5)

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

Determine the expected benefits from the adoption of a cross-functional, cross-organizational approach to business planning and execution.
Evaluate the corresponding fit between corporate strategy and process strategies associated with supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, customer relationship management, demand planning, operations, inventory management and logistics
Assess the most effective processes and techniques to employ for demand forecasting, production planning and inventory management under specific case scenarios.
Choose the appropriate process frameworks and tools to address a given process improvement scenario.
Evaluate alternative supply chain strategies that may be employed to support a global sourcing and distribution strategy

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/5/21

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