LSCM 2201 - Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management

(3 credits) 3 hours lecture

This course provides an overview of the importance of logistics and the supply chain process in determining the competitive success of an organization. Students will be introduced to the various components of the supply chain and their logistical requirements. Topics to be surveyed in this course include value process management, transportation management, purchasing, inventory management, demand forecasting, materials and warehouse management, enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain information systems, production and operations management, e-commerce, customer and supplier relations, quality assurance, outsourcing, third-party logistics, and global productions.