IND E 570 Supply Chain Systems

In this course, students will learn concepts related to the design, evaluation, and performance of supply chain systems, developed through an exploration of contemporary practice and research, focusing on current modeling approaches, analytical frameworks, and case studies.

Prerequisites: IND E 315 (or equivalent)

Textbook: Chopra, Sunil and Peter Meindl (2007). Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, & Operation, Third Edition, Pearson (Prentice Hall), New Jersey.

Topics Covered:

Understanding the Supply Chain
Supply Chain Performance: Achieving Strategic Fit and Scope
Supply Chain Drivers and Metrics
Designing Distribution Networks and Applications to e-Business
Network Design in the Supply Chain
Network Design in an Uncertain Environment
Managing Economies of Scale in a Supply Chain: Cycle Inventory
Managing Uncertainty in a Supply Chain: Safety Inventory
Transportation in a Supply Chain
Coordination in a Supply Chain
Environmental Issues in Supply Chain Design
Sustainable Energy and Supply Chain Design
Limits to Growth