This course covers the management of all supply chain activities while addressing real-world concerns related to domestic and global demand driven supply chains. This comprehensive approach encompasses the processes associated with the production of goods and services and the movement of raw materials, inventory, and finished goods from the point of orgin to the point of consumption. The course addresses supplier management, global operations and decision making, demand and inventory management, distribution and logistics, customer relationship management, and performance measurement and analysis. The course also covers recent development in supply chain improvement methodologies as well as brings together Lean tools and techniques required to eliminate supply chain logistics issues. At the conclusion of the course, a student will have the necessary tools and metrics required to evaluate a current supply chain and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Prerequisites: None. (F;S)