Global Supply Chain Management

Spring 2024 > Management & Business > POMS.6020 > 082

Course No: POMS.6020-082; SIS Class Nbr: 1254; SIS Term: 3330
Course Status: Open

Course Description

Supply chain management has become a crucial factor in the success of many leading organizations, including for-profit and not-for-profit companies, government agencies, and humanitarian relief efforts. This course will start with principles and concepts of supply chain management, tracing the flows of materials, funds, and information required to develop and deliver products and services around the globe. Topics covered include sourcing, logistics, demand planning, and inventory management, along with the use of quality tools and lean methodologies to improve supply chain operations and develop supplier relationships. This course will also discuss the challenges, key issues, and trends in global supply chain management, such as sustainability, disruptions, security, and innovation.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: POMS.5010 Operations Fundamentals, or Matriculated MSA or MSBA or permission of graduate business programs coordinator.
• Special Notes: If not currently matriculated in a Manning School of Business program, please contact the MBA staff at MBA@uml.edu or call 978-934-2848 for permission to take courses.
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Mustafa Vaid
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When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2024 Spring: Mar 11 to May 04
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $1965 | Pay as little as $399/mo for this course.
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• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: M.S. in Business Analytics, Online MBA, M.S. in Accounting, M.S. in Engineering Management

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