Global Supply Chain Management

Spring 2025 > Management & Business > POMS.6020 > 082

Course No: POMS.6020-082; SIS Class Nbr: 1232; SIS Term: 3430
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: Ju Song
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Spring: Mar 17 to May 08
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1965 | Pay as little as $400/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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