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Course No: POMS.4010-082; SIS Class Nbr: 14245; SIS Term: 3430
Course Status: Open
Course Description
This case-based course will examine methods and strategies for managing and controlling material movement, with particular emphasis on international operations, from the purchase of production materials to the control of work in process to the distribution of the finished product. Strategies that will be discussed include the design of international distribution networks, the use of third-party logistics providers, and the creation of links between logistic systems and marketing to create competitive advantage. The course will also explore tactical issues that must be managed to pursue a logistics strategy successfully, including choices regarding means of transportation, packaging, and inventory policies. Underlying themes of the course will be the use of information technologies (such as electronic data interchange and bar coding) and mathematical models to support logistics decision-making.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: POMS.3010 Operations Management.
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Ross Drew
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- 2025 Spring: Mar 17 to May 08
- Course Level: Undergraduate
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Tuition: $1155
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- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
Related Programs: B.S. in Business Administration
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