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Aug 06, 2026
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LOGM 107 - Introduction to Supply Chain Management
PROGRAM: Supply Chain Management
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 48
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2024
A study of the strategic supply chain concepts included in the field of logistics and supply chain management. Topics covered include: supply chain strategy, planning and design, customer service, transportation, purchasing, forecasting, inventory and warehouse management. Also discussed are global supply chain management, managing supply chain risk and financial control of logistics performance.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to be able to:
- Summarize the procedures and issues involved in supply chain strategy and planning and designing the supply chain network.
- Discuss the impact of logistics on customer service.
- Define the role and techniques of order processing and information systems in the supply chain.
- Distinguish the basic concepts and characteristics of the different modes of transportation.
- Discuss the importance and characteristics of purchasing to a business and within the entire supply chain network.
- Apply techniques and methods involved in effective inventory management, warehouse management, and materials handling.
- Apply techniques to maintain financial control and measurement of logistics performance.
- Understand supply chain risks and barriers.
- Apply Total Quality Management to the Supply Chain.
- Apply techniques and methods involved in effective global supply chain management.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Supply Chain Strategy and Planning
- Designing the Supply Chain Network
- Designing the Distribution Network
- Customer Service
- Order Processing
- Information Systems
- Transportation
- Purchasing
- Material Resource Planning
- Reverse Logistics Supplier Relationship
- Management
- Value Added Services
- Forecasting
- Competition and Market Issues
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Management
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Systems Controls
- Supply Chain Risk
- Practical Applications in ERP
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