Supply Chain & Logistics   

A Supply Chain is a network of organizations that are involved in the different processes and activities that produce value in the form of products and services in the hands of the ultimate customer or consumer.  Operations Management is one of the three major functions of a business, along with Marketing and Accounting / Finance, and focuses on designing, creating, and improving goods and services.  Understanding key Supply Chain and Operations Management foundations is crucial to any company's success and profitability.  This introductory course will expose students to topics related to how products and services are created and delivered to the customer. No Textbook is required as etext is embedded in course.

There are two great pressures on manufacturing today; both related to change. One is the geo-political, or global economy, the other is the expectations placed on each of us, as individuals, to cope with a very different workforce and a very dynamic workplace.  This material covers the information that will help the supervisor deal with these issues and answer the questions that arise daily in the workplace. The course includes: implementing change, the impacts from global competitors, understanding the "mosaic" workforce, committing to continuously learning and helping others to do the same.This course has mandatory chats and mandatory group work. Textbook Required.