DEGREE OUTCOMES
Evaluate technologies that are critical to Supply Chain Management.
Outline the role of supply chain management in coordinating a business’ entire production flow, from sourcing raw materials to delivering a finished item.
Design a warehousing and distribution plan for a new e-commerce company, including the layout, technology integration (e.g., WMS and automation), and resource allocation, and justify how the proposed design will optimize efficiency and scalability.
Analyze a business process using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, differentiating between value-added and non-value-added steps and identifying the root causes of process variations and defects.
Analyze best practices in procurement analytics, cost savings strategies, negotiation tactics, and contract writing to enhance procurement effectiveness.
Evaluate transportation principles such as modes, economics, technology, and security to assess their effectiveness in meeting organizational logistics objectives.
Outline the concepts of process design, the applicable metrics, and the leadership challenges in a manufacturing operation.
Compose written communication strategies that resolve a specified critical supply chain management issue, providing evidence-based justification for the chosen approach.