2020 - 2021 College Catalog 
    
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2020 - 2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BUSI 430 - Supply Chain and Operations Management


Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 200  or HOSP 105 , ECON 100  or ECON 110  

Restriction(s): Junior Standing

Corequisite(s): None

Supply chain and operations management encompasses not only the design and planning of supply chain activities, but also the execution, control, and monitoring that help companies to build a competitive infrastructure and create net value. This course acquaints students with the fundamentals of supply chain and operations management in both the manufacturing and service sectors. Topics include the supply chain model, product and process design, project management, process analysis, total quality management, and sustainability. Students apply these concepts and their associated methodologies to common problems faced by organizations.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
  1. Examine the role of operations and supply chain management and its interactions with business functions
  2. Inspect business and operations strategies for increased productivity and competitiveness
  3. Discuss the importance of logistics, demand management, and forecasting
  4. Analyze best practices for inventory management.
  5. Design quality management strategies, techniques, and tools for improved customer satisfaction
  6. Discuss project management techniques and the application of planning tools.
  7. Assess lean operations principles