Course Description

This course introduces how supply chains operate and how to deal with strategic and tactical challenges arise. Particular topics include understanding supply chains, strategic configuration of supply chains, distribution strategy and supply chain network design, inventory management,information and coordination, sourcing and procurement, and revenue management. There will be up-to-date readings, cases and many smaller real-life examples, games, useful spreadsheets, some short in-class quizzes, and a group term project. The emphasis will be on fundamental principles and analytical methods of enduring value to tomorrow’s supply chain designers, managers and consultants.

Assessment

Individual Assignments 20%

Class Participation 15%

Brief Quizzes (on class) 20% (2x 10%)

Midterm Exam 30%

Group Project 15%

Total 100%

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