MKTG228 Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Department of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies: Marketing
- I. Course Number and Title
- MKTG228 Introduction to Supply Chain Management
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- MGMT100 or MGMT110
- Corequisites
- MGMT100 or MGMT110
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course is an introduction to supply chain management (SCM) including the fundamental concepts and tools needed to create an effective and efficient supply chain which is critical to the success of a business. Topics include current key operational decisions, supply chain issues and strategies utilized.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- define key terms associated with supply chain management;
- explain why an effective supply chain is critical to the success of a business;
- describe the strategies employed to deal with global supply chains; and
- explain supply chain sustainability.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Foundations of SCM
- Decision making process in SCM
- Supply chain strategy and design
- Sustainability and lean management concepts
- Production distribution for SCM
- Common metrics to analyze supply chain performance
- Quality in SCM
- Inventory and production distribution for SCM
- Emerging trends and future directions
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Course learning goals are assessed using a variety of tests, quizzes, and performance-based tasks. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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