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2025 Spring > GRAD > MSIS > MSIS 617

Management of the Supply Chain

Course #: MSIS 617

Description:
This course examines how to create opportunities for revolutionizing manufacturing and logistics, with increased efficiencies in designing, operating, and managing supply chains. This course will present state-of-the-art models and practical tools for supply chain management and multi-plant coordination. Sessions focus on effective logistics strategies for companies operating in several countries and on the integration of supply chain components and their associated information workflows into a coordinated system to increase service levels and to reduce costs. The effective use of the Internet and developments in information systems and communication technologies are presented with real-world case studies that illustrate and analyze important concepts, such as strategic partnering and outsourcing.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 10720 W
5:30 - 8:15 pm
Elahi,Seyed-Ehsan University Hall Y04-4190
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
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