SCM 4400 - Global Supply Chain Management

Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]

Globalization has changed the rules of competition. Globalization also raises complex and controversial issues such as job displacement and worker exploitation. Winning companies now use worldwide resources to meet the needs of global consumers. This course introduces and is built around a scanning model. Students are expected to actively scan, using emerging information to identify inflection points and determine their strategic and tactical implication. From this analysis, strategic objectives are renewed to guide the design of a global supply chain. Effective communication and teamwork are emphasized via the in class activities and projects. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899; SCM 3050, SCM 3600, SCM 3700.