BUSN 2319 - Supply Chain Management

Credit hours: 3

Course Description:
The objective of this course is for each student to know the elements of Supply Chain Management, including, but not limited to the following areas: supply chain management and logistics strategy, supply chain management and logistics in a competitive context, customer service, functional excellence, supply chain techniques to achieve excellence, and future supply chain trends and issues.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the supply chain concept.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic terminology associated with the supply chain.
Identify the role of supply chain management in improving customer service and integrated logistics activities.
Demonstrate an understanding of the historical changes in technology and business philosophies which have led to the adoption of the supply chain management concept.
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the supply chain management approach to service industries.