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ENGINEERING MODELS FOR SUPPLY CHAINS

ISYE 645
Course Description

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.

Prerequisties

ISYE 323 and ISYE 415 , or graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
4

9.86% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
100%

95% from Historical

Class Size
20

-23.08% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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