Supply Chain Analytics

Catalog description

This course will provide students with quantitative modeling skills and data visualizing tools to aid business decision making in supply chain management. The course requires the use of quantitative models used in supply chain management as well as an analysis of data to support the understanding of these models. Students will develop and analyze quantitative models using Excel, visualize the data and results, and learn how to translate this knowledge into increasing bottom-line profitability. The topics will be drawn from key areas in supply chain management including network design and optimization, inventory replenishment and analysis and advanced transportation and planning.