Supply Chain Engineering

Undergraduate

This course explores the basic concepts of managing the flow of materials in a typical enterprise supply chain. This includes the design and operation of manufacturing and warehousing facilities. Students will examine a complete overview of material and information flow, from internal and external suppliers, to and from the enterprise. Topics covered include basic elements of the supply chain; planning and managing inventories in supply chains; just-in-time; enterprise resource planning; demand and aggregate planning; the analysis of logistics capabilities and transportation issues; and interrelationships among customer service. The impact of e-commerce on supply chain management is also included. The 453 Winter 2027 Undergraduate Calendar students have the opportunity to explore and use SAP and other software packages. (Pre-requisite: INDE- 3120) (3 lecture, 2 laboratory hours a week.)