Supply Chain and Logistics Management
General
Prefix
EM
Course Number
662
Course Level
Graduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Concepts and methods in supply chain strategies, planning and operations, inventory and information management, warehousing and materials handling systems, logistics, distribution and transportation systems, distribution strategies, supply chain design, and information technology. Integration of functional areas such as purchasing, materials management, and distribution.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Explain the importance of logistics in the formation of business strategy and the conduct of supply chain operations.
Outcome
Explain the logistics operating areas and their interrelationship.
Outcome
Describe the importance and implications of a customer-focused logistics strategy.
Outcome
Describe the integration of information technology in supply chain.
Outcome
Analyze logistics activities, explain economic and service justification for warehousing, materials handling, and operational integration.
Outcome
Apply the principles of design, logistics, and management of supply chain to work in both class project and case analysis.
Dependencies
Programs
EM662
is a
completion requirement
for: