Supply Chain Management    341

3 (crs.)

Essentials of Operations & Supply Chain Management

This course is an overview of operations and supply chain management in product and service enterprises, including global best practices. Topics include productivity, forecasting, product/service design, capacity planning, process selection, facility location planning and layout, quality management, quality control, work design and measurement, aggregate planning, master scheduling, inventory management, logistics, procurement, operational scheduling and project management. The course also provides an introduction to MRP, ERP, JIT, Lean and triple bottom line, along with quantitative methods used in operations and supply chain management. BUS CORE. Prerequisites: (Admitted to the School of Business) OR (44 credits and 2.2 GPA). Special course fees may apply.

Supply Chain Management    342

3 (crs.)

Supply Chain Modeling & Analysis

This course involves mathematical modeling. The types of models studied are referred to by several different terms, including operations research, management science, and quantitative methods. Specific techniques include mathematical programming (linear and integer), computer simulation, decision analysis, Little’s Law, and project scheduling. These techniques are studied in the context of supply chain management applications. Formulation of models, interpretation of results, and applications are emphasized. In addition, this course incorporates the triple bottom line (people, planet and profit). Prerequisites: (SCM 341 may be taken concurrently) AND EITHER (Admitted to the School of Business) OR (60 credits and 2.2 GPA).

Supply Chain Management    343

3 (crs.)

Manufacturing Planning and Control Systems

A study of manufacturing planning and control systems. Topics include an overview of supply chain management, manufacturing strategy, forecasting, sales and operations planning, resource requirements planning, master production scheduling, rough-cut capacity planning, material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, production activity control, Lean, constraints management, inventory principles, lot-sizing methods and independent demand inventory management systems. Students will be required to learn and to apply different types of software, e.g., Excel spreadsheets to problems built around the course topics. In addition, this course incorporates the triple bottom line (people, planet and profit). Prerequisites: (SCM 341) AND EITHER (Admitted to the School of Business) OR (60 credits and 2.2 GPA). Special course fees may apply.

Supply Chain Management    344

3 (crs.)

Supply Chain & Logistics Management

An introduction to activities performed by all entities involved, directly or indirectly, in fulfilling customer demand. These activities include customer relationship management, supplier relationship management designing supply chain networks, inventory management, transportation, warehousing, packaging, materials handling, sourcing, pricing, planning supply and demand, and managing information technology. In addition, the course incorporates the triple bottom line (people, planet and profit). Prerequisites: (SCM 341) AND EITHER (Admitted to the School of Business) OR (60 credits and 2.2 GPA). Special course fees may apply.

Supply Chain Management    345

3 (crs.)

Global Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Supply management deals with the acquisition of materials and services for an organization. Topics include supply management strategy, purchasing procedures and information flows, make or buy analysis, need identification and specification, quantity and inventory, transportation, receiving, material handling, price determination through negotiation, cost management, supplier selection, supplier evaluation, global sourcing, legal and ethics, and sustainability. Part of the course will include discussion of how to apply Lean concepts to make materials flow through the extended value stream. Prerequisites: (SCM 341 may be taken concurrently) AND EITHER (Admitted to the School of Business) OR (44 credits and 2.2 GPA). Special course fees may apply.

Supply Chain Management    441

3 (crs.)

Case Studies in Supply Chain Management

A case approach to analyzing decision situations in operations management. Topics include problem definition, selection and application of quantitative decision methodology, and communication of results for technical managerial analysis. Prerequisites: (Senior standing, SCM 342, and either SCM 343 or 344) AND EITHER (Admitted to the School of Business) OR (60 credits and 2.2 GPA). Special course fees may apply.

Supply Chain Management    445

3 (crs.)

Supply Chain Strategy & Analytics

Supply chain strategy explores the increasingly important role that supply chain management decisions have on the overall business environment. As such, we will investigate strategies to align the goals and objectives of supply chain management functions with the goals, objectives, and mission of the organization. With a focus on big data and analytics, this course explores the best practices supply chain managers can use to collect, organize and interpret supply chain data to make better business decisions. This course utilizes case studies and SAP analytics software exercises as a foundation. Case studies are used to understand the diverse contexts under which supply chain managers encounter operational and market turbulence. Students will build upon supply chain knowledge to identify the critical supply chain issues, analyze the given data, evaluate alternative solutions, and formulate action plans that maximize the likelihood of future business success. In addition, students will gain exposure to SAP data analytics software. Using scenario-based learning, students will be presented with a number of supply chain questions. Students then will be required to navigate the SAP system to generate reports, analyze and interpret data, and present data to answer those questions. Prerequisites: (SCM 341) AND EITHER (Admitted to the School of Business) OR (60 credits and 2.2 GPA). Special course fees may apply.

Supply Chain Management    449

3 (crs.)

Supply Chain Management Topics

A study of selected current topics in supply chain management. Because topics may vary from term to term, students may enroll in this course twice for credit, subject to a difference in topics between the two enrollments and instructor approval. Topics may be selected from any of the following: sourcing, transportation, quality management, just-in-time/lean manufacturing, automation, simulation, forecasting, and other current issues. Prerequisites: (SCM 341) AND EITHER (Admitted to the School of Business) OR (60 credits and 2.2 GPA). Special course fees may apply.

Supply Chain Management    460

3 (crs.)

Quality Management & Six Sigma

This course will teach students what quality is and the basics of normal distributions, sampling, six-sigma, Design of Experiments, and process control charts. Students will become familiar with using Excel to perform statistical analysis. In addition, this course incorporates the triple bottom line (people, planet and profit). Prerequisites: (SCM 341) AND EITHER (Admitted to the School of Business) OR (60 credits and 2.2 GPA). Special course fees may apply.

Supply Chain Management    474

3 – 6 (crs.)

Honors Thesis

The Honors Thesis is one of two options offered to Honors students to meet the senior capstone requirement of The Honors College. Students who choose the thesis engage in research as an independent study over two semesters (fall/spring or spring/fall) with the support of a faculty advisor. They decide on a topic in their major or minor, address recent scholarship, develop a prospectus, and produce substantial work (e.g., a written thesis, scientific experiment or research project, or creative arts exhibit or production). At the end of the term in which the capstone is completed, students give presentations at the Honors Thesis Symposia. Credits are applied to the respective program. Prerequisites: In good standing with The Honors College, prior enrollment in HNRS 175Q and HNRS 275Q, and senior status. Special course fees may apply.