Supply Chain Management

This course introduces students to the important contribution that supply chain managers make to the success of any organization. In the increasingly global economy, every organization relies upon very coordinated support from supply chain partners in order to be successful. Depending upon the nature of the business, a supply chain manager's job can involve interacting with suppliers, managing transportation of goods, overseeing the day-to-day activities involved in the production of goods and services, solving problems, and working with customers – all with an eye toward meeting quality and efficiency goals. This course introduces students to some of the areas of supply chain and operations management responsibility, and examines the tools and trade-offs that managers consider when making important decisions.