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FUNDAMENTALS OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

MARKETNG/OTM 421
Course Description

Supply chain management (SCM) is a dynamic, cross-functional discipline that encompasses the areas of strategy, product development/innovation, marketing, finance, sourcing, production, logistics, and technology in both product and service industries. The supply chain is responsible for the sustainable and efficient movement of products, services, funds, and data along the value chain. Companies must effectively coordinate these functions not only within the firm, but with business partners and customers around the world. SCM is a critical, strategic component of any business or organization, from high-tech to healthcare, and it is a fundamental knowledge base for any student of business.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing and (MARKETNG 300 or OTM 300 ) or declared in undergraduate Business Exchange program

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average
3.71

2.69% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.83% from Historical

A Rate
64.84%

15.78% from Historical

Class Size
91

60.59% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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