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Department of Systems and Operations Management
College of Business and Economics
SOM 416: Supply Chain Management
Fall 2012
CLASS TIME & ROOM: Thursdays 7:00pm – 9:45pm, Juniper Hall 1230
INSTRUCTOR: Fareen Mehrzai, MBA
Office: Juniper Hall 4131
Phone: 818-809-6086
Email: fareen3@hotmail.com
Office Hours: Thursdays 6:00pm – 6:45pm
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers the fundamental concepts, principles, and tools associated with supply chain management. Using a combination of lectures, case discussions and homework assignments, the course examines the major elements of logistics and supply chain management, including inventory management, strategic alliances, procurement and outsourcing , global logistics, and so forth. Global implications will be discussed throughout the course.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The objectives of this course are to prepare students for logistics and supply chain management issues/challenges in the contemporary global marketplace and to have them develop a good understanding of common analytical tools in logistics systems problems.
PREQUISITE:
SOM 306. BUS 302 and 302L are prerequisites for Business majors. If your name is highlighted on the roster, please present a printout of your unofficial transcript by 8/30/12. Knowledge of spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel is also highly recommended.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
Simchi-Levi, Kaminsky and Simchi-Levi, Designing & Managing the Supply Chain – Concepts, Strategies & Case Studies, Third Edition, McGraw-Hill/Irwin
GRADING:
Two Mid-Term Examinations: 30%
Final Examination: 30%
Case Studies (including one oral presentation) & Current Event: 25%
Class Participation: 15%...