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An overview of supply chain management focusing on both the product and services aspects of the supply chain and logistics.  Emphasizes the logistical flow process from suppliers to manufacturers to distributors to retailers to the final customer.  Examines the application of technology in the supply chain process.  Explores topics including modes of transportation, warehousing, materials handling, inventory management, order fulfillment, and the economic aspects of the supply chain. Prerequisite: BQBA 2301

Management of the production and operations functions of manufacturing and service organizations will be studied. This course includes practical applications of quantitative methods in the analysis of the production and operations functions. Topics cover production objectives, plant location and facilities, quality and inventory controls, and systems analysis. Prerequisites: BMGT 3310; BQBA 2302 or its equivalent.

Analyzes the logistical aspects of inventory management, transportation, distribution centers, domestic and global procurement, location analysis, and varying costs aspects related to supply chain partners. Prerequisite: BQBA 2302.

Analyzes purchasing and procurement aspects of the supply chain process including policies, procedures, contractual agreements, supplier selection, production and inventory control, competitive advantage and benchmarking, negotiation, and customer relations. Prerequisite: BQBA 2302.