BUSI 430 - Supply Chain and Operations Management

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) 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:

Examine the role of operations and supply chain management and its interactions with business functions
Inspect business and operations strategies for increased productivity and competitiveness
Discuss the importance of logistics, demand management, and forecasting
Analyze best practices for inventory management.
Design quality management strategies, techniques, and tools for improved customer satisfaction
Discuss project management techniques and the application of planning tools.
Assess lean operations principles