INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN SUPPLY CHAINS

MARKETNG/OTM 421

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.

MARKETNG/OTM 722

A foundation in transportation, order fulfillment, warehousing, materials planning including MRP, demand planning, import/export fundamentals, ERP systems, supply chain metrics, and leading supply chain technologies such as RFID.

MARKETNG/OTM 727

Explores the concepts and practices of using information technology to effectively manage and operate supply chains of businesses and other organizations. Topics include supply chain processes, enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implementation, and supply chain simulations using SAP software.

MARKETNG/OTM 726

Focuses on strategic issues and current theory and practice in supply chain management. Effective design and management of supply chain resources is a key source of competitive advantage for organizations. Supply chain management is a cross-functional discipline that concentrates on the management of goods, services, and information among all links in the value chain.

OTM 300

Managing operations and supply chains is about people, information, equipment, and materials and how these are combined to produce and/or deliver goods and services to customers. Emphasis is on how systems and processes can be designed, managed, and improved to achieve operations excellence and competitive advantage.