Students focus on the practices of distribution, operations and procurement with an integrated analysis of how to solve supply chain challenges. From this track, they gain valuable supply chain management strategies and practices that will impact their everyday business for the rest of their supply chain management careers.
A total of 31 credits are required.
Students in the M.S. in Supply Chain Management program will learn:
- Ways to drive innovation and vision for an organization
- How to develop and implement integrated supply chain strategies
- The relationship of supply chain management to information technology and innovation processes
- The role of supply chain management in enterprise strategy
- Ways to improve supply chain management operating practices
- How to use supply chain management analytical methods
- Technology applications for supply chain management
- Methods for controlling the flow of information, materials and services
Supply Chain Management Courses
- SCM 848 Analysis of Supply Markets
Methods for supply market analysis to support sourcing strategy development, contract negotiations and cost management initiatives. Analysis of supply market conditions.
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- SCM 870 Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Integrated view of procurement, operations and logistics management. Management of the flow of products from raw material sourcing and acquisition through delivery to the final user.
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- SCM 871 Applied Data Analysis
Quantitative and statistical methods for decision making. Hypothesis testing, regression and correlation analysis, forecasting, linear programming, decision analysis and project management.
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- SCM 872 Distribution Fulfillment
Management of the firm’s value creation process from product development through order receipt and delivery to consumer. Alternative approaches to developing customer value and the role of the demand and supply chain in providing it.
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- SCM 874 Total Quality Management and Lean Enterprise
Total quality management principles, practices and techniques. Implementation of quality improvement programs. Relationship to manufacturing and competitive strategies.
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- SCM 875 Manufacturing Planning and Control
Planning and control functions required to match supply and demand in a manufacturing firm. Tools and methods for planning production; the role of information systems in planning and control.
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- SCM 876 Logistics Operations Methods and Systems
Logistics Track
Microanalysis of logistics and transportation services: customer service and order fulfillment, distribution operations, purchasing or operation of transportation services, 3PL providers and network design.
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- SCM 879 Supply Chain Management – Strategy and Applications
Explore the analysis and solution of SCM cases and simulations. Build teamwork, communication and job skills. Manage situations involving purchasing, manufacturing, logistics and transportation as an integrated supply chain.
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- SCM 881 Global Supply Chain Management
Requirements for global operations and strategy development. Similarities and differences of international and domestic operations.
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- SCM 882 Field Study/Research Project
Practical application of course material to a problem or situation in the student’s organization.
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- SCM 883 Technology and Product Innovation Management
This course will examine various aspects of analysis and decision-making for innovation, product planning concepts, and tools and techniques for effective new product development processes in both manufacturing and service industries.
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- SCM 886 Strategic Sourcing
Fundamentals of strategic sourcing and supply chain management. Integration and coordination of product innovation, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and logistics for global competitiveness.
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- COM 874 Communication in Supply Chain Management
Development of effective interpersonal communication skills. Oral communication in business settings. Use of appropriate technology for management presentations.
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