Courses
SCM 416. Supply Chain Management (3)
Prerequisite: SOM 306. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. This course covers the fundamental concepts, principles and tools associated with supply chain management. Topics include supply chain integration, logistics network configuration, inventory management, strategic alliances, procurement and outsourcing, warehousing, quality management, global logistics and the impact of information technology on supply chain management. …
SCM 442. Business-to-Business Communications (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 304. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for business majors. This course examines how businesses can communicate with partners, suppliers and sellers for effective engagement, meaningful relationships and mutual success. Business-to-business (B2B) communications include strategies, marketing activities, customer relationship management (CRM), and sales. Topics include customer acquisition, marketing and product orientations, marketing channels, strategic …
SCM 447. Logistics and Transportation Management (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 304 and SOM 306. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. This course provides an overview of the principles involved in the design, operation and management of transportation and logistics systems. It introduces managerial implications for firms that market transportation goods and services. Topics include components of logistics systems, material handling and …
SCM 492. Supply Chain Management Strategy (3)
Prerequisites: SCM 416 or equivalent. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. Corequisites: SCM 442; SCM 447. This is a capstone course that integrates various aspects of supply chain management. Students will use their previous work in transportation, purchasing and quality processes to study current practices, which should lead to higher levels of customer …