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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

BS (BBA) – VIII
Course Title : SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
 Course Number : BA (BS) – 602
Credit Hours: 03

Objective

The course focuses on a broad brush to encompass OM, purchasing, and distribution with a supply chain management focus. The course is designed guide the students through how all aspects of supply chain activity are accomplished effectively and efficiently.

Course Contents
    1. Supply Chain Management: An Overview
      1.1. Introduction to Supply Chain Management
    2. Supply Issues in Supply Chain Management
      2.1. Purchasing Management
      2.2. Creating and Managing Supplier Relationships
      2.3. Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing
    3. Operations Issues in Supply Chain Management
      3.1. Demand Forecasting
      3.2. Resource Planning System
      3.3. Inventory Management
      3.4. Process Management – Lean and Six Sigma
    4. Distribution issues in Supply Chain Management
      4.1. Domestic U. S. and Global Logistics
      4.2. Customer Relationship Management
      4.3. Global Location Decisions
      4.4. Service Response Logistics
    5. Integration Issues in Supply Chain Management
      5.1. Supply Chain Process Integration
      5.2. Performance Management along with the Supply Chain

Recommended Books

  1. Wisner, J. D. & Tan, K. C. (2008). Principles of Supply Chain Management: A Balanced Approach. Dallas: South–Western Cengage.
  2. Chopra, S. & Meindl, P. (2004). Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning and Operations. New York: Prentice Hall.
  3. Simchi, D. L. & Kaminsky, P. (2000). Designing and Managing the Supply Chain. New York: McGraw–Hill/Irwin.