Manufacturing and Logistics Information Systems

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of manufacturing and logistics information systems, processes and software packages, as well as practical tools and techniques for effective decision making and integrated supply chain management (e.g. inventory management; demand forecasting and planning; sourcing; transportation management; warehouse management; etc.). The concentration of the course is on understanding the importance of having accurate and timely data for effective decision-making; having efficient business processes in place; and current state-of-the-art tools and off-the-shelf supply chain software packages.