SPECIAL TOPICS IN MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

ISYE/ME 641

Covers a broad range of techniques and tools relevant to the design, analysis, development, implementation, operation and control of modern manufacturing systems. Case studies assignments using industry data will be used to elaborate the practical applications of the theoretical concepts.

ISYE 645

Provides an overview of engineering fundamentals behind supply chains. Topics covered will include modeling and design of multi-stage production distribution systems, multi-echelon inventory models, theory of supply chain contracts, value of flexibility and information sharing in supply chains.

EPD 678

Examines concepts, management techniques, and current trends in the field of supply chain management with emphasis on topics relevant to engineers. Topics include global logistics, logistics engineering techniques, new product introduction process, purchasing strategy, managing transportation providers, distribution center technology and operations, outsourcing supply chain functions, and an introduction to supply chain information systems.

ISYE 445

Concepts from optimization, stochastics, and statistics to model different problems in the context of logistics decision making. Application of engineering design principles in combination with mathematical modeling techniques to solve problems in supply chain design, planning, execution, and transportation.

ISYE 601

In various areas. Sample topics: "Simulation" and "Systems Design".