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 Department:    MANF

 Course #:    220

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    521401

 EPC:    245

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Introduction to the concept of supply chain management including key issues, goals and trends, global supply chains, responsibilities of supply chain managers and procurement. Explore current technologies for inventory management. Examine logistics and supplier relationships through case studies in both a manufacturing and service environment.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Explain the issues, goals and trends in modern supply chains. Define the components of supply chain management.
2. Describe the intricacies of global supply chains. Describe the responsibilities of supply chain managers.
3. Simulate basic supply chain management skills. Demonstrate knowledge of supply chain technologies.
4. Analyze inventory management techniques.
5. Explain the characteristics of effective supplier relationships. Create an effective supply chain from a simulated case study.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Issues, goals and trends in modern supply chains. Components of supply chain management.
2. Global supply chains. Procurement techniques.
3. Supply chain technologies.
4. Inventory management techniques.
5. Logistics. Effective supplier relationships.
6. Case project.