UMass Boston

Management of the Supply Chain

Course #: MSIS 617, Class #: 1639, Section #: 01

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.