Supply Chain Analytics

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A supply chain is a network of organizations that are involved in the different processes and activities that produce value in the form of products and services. Supply chain management is an essential tool for firms to achieve profit maximization as well as social responsibility. Innovations arise from three main sources: application of information technology, reconfiguration of the supply chain network, and modification of incentives. In this course, students will explore analytical methods and innovative designs of supply chain management, and be acquainted with some practical applications. Specifically, we will address the following issues: demand forecast and seasonality, supply chain inventory analysis, cross-docking and automation, supply chain coordination, dynamic pricing and revenue management, sustainability and responsible supply chains.