Supply chain management concerns the integration of key business processes that enable the fulfillment of end-customers' real needs. Central to supply chain management philosophy is integration - the socio-technical linkages that facilitate the efficient flows of information, ideas, knowledge, goods, services, and cash through the supply chain. This course will introduce students to the terminology, concepts, and skills related to supply chain management, with a focus on strategic, relational, and operations issues. Through this course, students will develop an understanding of important supply chain terminology, processes, systems, and improvement methodologies that enable effective management and strategy deployment.

Supply chain management concerns the integration of key business processes that enable the fulfillment of end-customers' real needs. Central to supply chain management philosophy is integration - the socio-technical linkages that facilitate the efficient flows of information, ideas, knowledge, goods, services, and cash through the supply chain. This course will introduce students to the terminology, concepts, and skills related to supply chain management, with a focus on strategic, relational, and operations issues. Through this course, students will develop an understanding of important supply chain terminology, processes, systems, and improvement methodologies that enable effective management and strategy deployment.