Today's global supply chains face numerous challenges, creating high demand for skilled professionals. Organizations rely on supply chain experts with practical skills and a comprehensive understanding of operations to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving business environment. This expertise is crucial to managing the complexities of modern supply chains and using advanced technologies for improved efficiency and innovation. This course is designed to convey the knowledge necessary to become an effective supply chain manager capable of designing, evaluating, and improving supply chains that align with the strategic goals of an organization. This course includes interactive sessions, case studies, and discussions to guide you in: managing inventory; mitigating bullwhip and ripple effects; assessing risks; and dealing with inherent uncertainty in supply and demand behavior. Participants will use supply chain analytics to reduce costs, adjust inventory in response to demand fluctuations, and make strategic decisions for resilient, sustainable, and agile supply chains. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPermission of the department required. Prerequisite(s): COMM 205.3
Today's global supply chains face numerous challenges, creating high demand for skilled professionals. Organizations rely on supply chain experts with practical skills and a comprehensive understanding of operations to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving business environment. This expertise is crucial to managing the complexities of modern supply chains and using advanced technologies for improved efficiency and innovation. This course is designed to convey the knowledge necessary to become an effective supply chain manager capable of designing, evaluating, and improving supply chains that align with the strategic goals of an organization. This course includes interactive sessions, case studies, and discussions to guide you in: managing inventory; mitigating bullwhip and ripple effects; assessing risks; and dealing with inherent uncertainty in supply and demand behavior. Participants will use supply chain analytics to reduce costs, adjust inventory in response to demand fluctuations, and make strategic decisions for resilient, sustainable, and agile supply chains. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPermission of the department required. Prerequisite(s): COMM 205.3
