Supply Chain Management.

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This course is a study of how different organizations can effectively coordinate to form the supply chain of a product or a service in order to deliver it to end consumers at the lowest cost possible while optimizing customer service levels. Students will learn the managerial principles and methods used to efficiently perform the sourcing, production, and distribution of products and services in a global environment. Topics include purchasing, supplier selection/development, materials handling, demand planning, risk management, transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and channel relationships. Course Equivalents: MGMT 3372, MGMT 4360 Prerequisite: 42 credit hours, SCMG 3370 (concurrent enrollment allowed), MKTG 3310 .