Course Description
This course covers the basics of supply chain management, which includes all activities in the flow of materials from the supplier to the consumer. Such activities include the supply chain concept, inventory and warehouse management, physical distribution, order management, materials handling, capacity management, just-in-time manufacturing and total quality management.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the supply chain concept.
- Coordinate the flow of materials so customer service is maintained and the resources of the company are properly used.
- Recognize production planning is the first step in a manufacturing planning, and control system.
- Understand the basic considerations in making and managing a Master Production Schedule (MPS).