LOGM 101 - Introduction to Materials Management

PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 - Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College, or ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing, or ENGL 075 - Co-Requisite Integrated Reading & Writing
PROGRAM: Supply Chain Management/Logistics
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Summer, 2011

Studies factors influencing the flow of materials in a manufacturing enterprise. Covers basics of production planning and control, purchasing, forecasting, inventory and distribution issues. Concludes with an overview of just-in time theory and practices.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Describe factors that influence materials flow.
Plan and control manufacturing systems.
Improve communications and understanding of all functions in a manufacturing process.
Develop an understanding of cost trade-offs in a manufacturing enterprise.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Purchasing
Production planning
Forecasting
Communications
Distribution
Materials flow
Inventory
Manufacturing systems
Cost trade-offs
Manufacturing process

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LOGM 101 - Introduction to Materials Management