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 Department:    MANF

 Course #:    437

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3.5

 CIP:    15.0613

 EPC:    MATPDBAS

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Participate in vendor screening and selection. Apply sound supply chain principles to the validation of vendor relations and ultimately, to the final negotiations of contracts with manufacturing suppliers.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: BASPD Director permission.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory N/A  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Validate vendor core competencies through direct evaluation of vendor processes and capabilities.
2. Inspect appropriate vendor financials and physical facility through direct visits as needed.
3. Select the appropriate supply chain partnerships based on core competencies as they apply to manufacturing needs within the Production Lab.
4. Negotiate production contracts to mutual satisfaction.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

1. Vendor research.
2. Vendor meetings.
3. Financial analysis.
4. Facilities inspection.
5. Risk analysis.
6. Capacity analysis.
7. Contract negotiation.