Faculty

Dr. Dale Rogers

Dr. Henry Amato

Dr. Ron Tibben-Lembke

Dr. Craig Carter

Requirements for Supply Chain Management major

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
SCM 352 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Lecture + Lab: 3 + 0; Credit(s): 3
Quantitative methods and models for decision making. Topics include linear programming, plant layout, technological change, quality control, line balancing, inventory models, and simulation. (Formerly MGRS 352, Fall 2002.) Prerequisite: prebusiness core; IS 101; ECON 261; ECON 262; MATH 176.

SCM 451/651 TRANSPORTATION
Lecture + Lab: 3 + 0; Credit(s): 3
Development of various means of transportation and accompanying regulations; rate, traffic, service and coordination problems of our transportation system. Prerequisite: SCM 352. (Formerly MGRS 451, 651, Fall 2002.) Prerequisite: SCM 352.

SCM 457/657 LOGISTICS MODELING METHODS
Lecture + Lab: 3 + 0; Credit(s): 3
Data needs identification, data collection issues under regulated/unregulated regimes, statistical and quantitative methods of analysis, research evaluation and practical issues.(Formerly MGRS 457, 657, Fall 2002.) Prerequisite: SCM 352.

SCM 458/658 INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS
Lecture + Lab: 3 + 0; Credit(s): 3
Design and operation of international logistics systems. Export-import issues, multinational sourcing and distribution strategies, channel management, and comparative transportation systems and policies. (Diversity course.) (Formerly MGRS 458, 658, Fall 2002.) Prerequisite: SCM 477.

SCM 459/659 ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF
LOGISTICAL SYSTEMS
Lecture + Lab: 3 + 0; Credit(s): 3
The modeling process, forecasting, data analysis, inventory analysis, location analysis, vehicle scheduling, use of specially designed software packages. (Formerly MGRS 459, 659, Fall 2002.) Prerequisite: SCM 477.

SCM 461/661 ADVANCED OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Lecture + Lab: 3 + 0; Credit(s): 3
Theory and application to business systems of advanced quantitative decision models such as: linear programming and sensitivity analysis, network models and algorithms, dynamic programming, probilistic dynamic programming, integer programming, and computer simulation. (Formerly
MGRS 461, 661, Fall 2002.) Prerequisite: SCM 352.

SCM 463/663 INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Lecture + Lab: 3 + 0; Credit(s): 3
Methods and techniques with proven effectiveness and real-world usage, including EOQ, (Q,r) and (s,S) Policies, MRP, Just-In-Time, and large-scale distribution systems. (Formerly MGRS 463, 663, Fall 2002.) Prerequisite: prebusiness core; SCM 352.

SCM 464/664 QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Lecture + Lab: 3 + 0; Credit(s): 3
Introduction to methods used with microcomputers to solve logistics problems. Includes modeling methods with spreadsheets using neural networks, fuzzy systems and simulation. (Formerly MGRS 464, 664, Fall 2002.) Prerequisite: SCM 352.

SCM 473/673 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Lecture + Lab: 3 + 0; Credit(s): 3
Theory, principles, methods, and applications of modern retail practice; topics include trade area analysis, layout design, merchandise management, price, promotion, planning, etc. (Formerly MGRS 474,674, Fall 2002.) Prerequisite: SCM 352.

SCM 474/674 PURCHASING MANAGEMENT
Lecture + Lab: 3 + 0; Credit(s): 3
Purchasing and materials management including objective policy setting, cost analysis, negotiation, contracting, decision-making, supply base optimization, sources of supply, computer-based methods, strategic alliances, quality management, value analysis, legal and international aspects. (Formerly MGRS 445, 645, Fall 2002.) Prerequisite: SCM 352.

SCM 476 LOGISTICS PRACTICUM
Lecture + Lab: 3 + 0; Credit(s): 3
Students apply knowledge to real situations in the major. Requirements include written summaries of work, attendance at lectures and written assignments. Maximum of 6 credits. (Formerly MGRS 476, Fall 2002.) Prerequisite: SCM 352.

SCM 477/677 LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Lecture + Lab: 3 + 0; Credit(s): 3
Physical supply and physical distribution systems, optimum location of storage and transfer sites, material handling and selection of transportation media. (Formerly MGRS 455, 655, Fall 2002.) Prerequisite: SCM 352.

SCM 479/679 ADVANCED LOGISTICS SYSTEMS
DESIGN AND ANALYSIS
Credit(s): 3
Logistics computer systems used in industry along with advanced tools such as simulation, optimization, autonomous software agents, and WW1. (Formerly MGRS 479, 679, Fall 2002.) Prerequisite: SCM 459.

SCM 494 ADVANCED SEMINAR IIN LOGISTICS
Lecture + Lab: 3 + 0; Credit(s): 3
Advanced study of selected topics. Maximum of 6 credits. (Formerly MGRS 494, 694, Fall 2002.) Prerequisite: approval of Supply Chain Management coordinator.

SCM 496 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN LOGISTICS
Credit(s): 1 to 3
Study and research in logistics. Maximum of 6 credits. (Formerly MGRS 490, 2002.) Prerequisite: approval of Supply Chain Management coordinator.