Course Catalog & Schedules Course Search > Search Results > Course Description Logistics and Supply Chain Management (OPNS-455-0) 1.00 Credit Description: This course counts toward the following majors: Analytical Consulting, Operations, Technology Industry Management. What are the key capabilities a supply chain must develop to support the business strategy of a firm? What is the relationship between the desired capabilities and the structure of a supply chain? This course provides a framework to answer these questions. We define supply chain structure in terms of the following drivers of performance: facilities, information, inventory and transportation. The relationship between structure and performance is analyzed using various case studies that require students to develop analytical spreadsheet models to support their decision making. Students are taught the strategic role of the supply chain. The course also discusses methodologies for designing and planning a supply chain. Prerequisites: OPNS-430, MECN-430. Prerequisites: All Students: OPNS-430-0 OR OPNS-438-B OR IEMS-471-1 Corequisites: None

We are currently in the Fall 2009 quarter.

Academic Year: 2009-2010 Quarter: Fall 2009 This course has not yet been scheduled.   Academic Year: 2009-2010 Quarter: Winter 2010 Sec ID Instructor Day Time Location 61 Ross TF 13:30 - 15:00 Jacobs (TBD)   Academic Year: 2009-2010 Quarter: Spring 2010 Sec ID Instructor Day Time Location 81 Sohoni M 18:30 - 21:30 Jacobs (TBD)   Academic Year: 2009-2010 Quarter: Summer 2010 This course has not yet been scheduled.

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