Supply Chain Management (SCMG)
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SCMG 232 Introduction to Supply Chain Management (3 Credit Hours)
Introduction to the concept of supply chain management, including a broad overview of main functional roles such as procurement, transportation, and inventory. Introduction to best practice methods for planning and managing supply chains, including how to do so efficiently, ethically, and sustainably. Methods include analytics and lean management.
Course equivalencies: SCMG332/332H/SCMG232/232H
Understanding of fundamental activities in supply chain management, methodologies to support those activities, and how they impact a firm both in terms of its profit and its impact on society and the planet
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Understanding of fundamental activities in supply chain management, methodologies to support those activities, and how they impact a firm both in terms of its profit and its impact on society and the planetSCMG 232H Introduction to Supply Chain Management-Honors (3 Credit Hours)
Introduction to the concept of supply chain management, including a broad overview of main functional roles such as procurement, transportation, and inventory. Introduction to best practice methods for planning and managing supply chains, including how to do so efficiently, ethically, and sustainably. Methods include analytics and lean management.
Course equivalencies: SCMG332/332H/SCMG232/232H
Understanding of fundamental activities in supply chain management, methodologies to support those activities, and how they impact a firm both in terms of its profit and its impact on society and the planet
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Understanding of fundamental activities in supply chain management, methodologies to support those activities, and how they impact a firm both in terms of its profit and its impact on society and the planetSCMG 332 Operations Management (3 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: Sophomore standing and minimum grade "C-" ISSCM 241
Introduction to concepts and methods for managing production and service operations. Topics include demand forecasting, aggregate and capacity planning, inventory management, facility layout and location, just-in-time, managing quality, project planning, resource allocation, and logistics.
Course equivalencies: SCMG332/332H/SCMG232/232H
Understanding of basic issues and role of operations management in organizations, and of tools for problem-solving in operations management
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Understanding of basic issues and role of operations management in organizations, and of tools for problem-solving in operations managementSCMG 332H Operations Management - Honors (3 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: Sophomore Standing or above; minimum grade of "C-" in ISSCM 241 or ISSCM 241H; Restricted to SBA Honors Students
Introduction to concepts and methods for managing production and service operations. Topics include demand forecasting, aggregate and capacity planning, inventory management, facility layout and location, just-in-time, managing quality, project planning, resource allocation, and logistics.
Course equivalencies: SCMG332/332H/SCMG232/232H
Understanding of basic issues and role of operations management in organizations, and of tools for problem-solving in operations management
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Understanding of basic issues and role of operations management in organizations, and of tools for problem-solving in operations managementSCMG 337 Inventory and Warehouse Management (3 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: Sophomore Standing; minimum grade of "C-" in SCMG 332 or SCMG 332H or SCMG 232 or SCMG 232H; INFS 247 or INFS 247H; ISSCM 241 or ISSCM 241H or STAT 103
This course explores strategies for efficient and environmentally sustainable management of inventory in supply chains. Topics include inventory tracking and classification, warehousing activities, and inventory replenishment strategies. Emphasis is placed on the development and implementation of quantitative decision-making models.
Course equivalencies: OPMG337 / MGSC337
Students will understand how material flows through a warehouse and the primary tasks involved in a warehouse (receiving, order picking, put-away, etc); Understand how to measure and improve key performance indicators related to warehousing and inventory management (inventory turns, days of supply, etc); Identify, understand, and implement different inventory review strategies (periodic vs continuous) and replenishment policies; Gain experience with using spreadsheet tools and simulation software to support supply chain decision-making
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Students will understand how material flows through a warehouse and the primary tasks involved in a warehouse (receiving, order picking, put-away, etc); Understand how to measure and improve key performance indicators related to warehousing and inventory management (inventory turns, days of supply, etc); Identify, understand, and implement different inventory review strategies (periodic vs continuous) and replenishment policies; Gain experience with using spreadsheet tools and simulation software to support supply chain decision-makingSCMG 338 Global Transportation (3 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: Sophomore Standing; Minimum grade of "C-" in SCMG 332 or SCMG 332H or SCMG 232 or SCMG 232H; INFS 247 or INFS 247H; ISSCM 241 or ISSCM 241H or STAT 103
The goal of this course is to give students exposure to and understanding of how freight transportation is managed within the supply chain, with a special emphasis on sustainability. Students will learn how different modes of transport, cost structures, and environmental considerations interact to shape strategic and operational decisions in global logistics.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies, International Business
Course equivalencies: OPMG338 / MGSC338
Students will develop an understanding of the role of transportation within the supply chain and how it is managed; Gain familiarity with key transportation management techniques that support the creation of more sustainable and efficient supply chains
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Students will develop an understanding of the role of transportation within the supply chain and how it is managed; Gain familiarity with key transportation management techniques that support the creation of more sustainable and efficient supply chainsSCMG 340 Global Procurement (3 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: Sophomore Standing; minimum grade of "C-" in SCMG 332 or SCMG 332H or SCMG 232 or SCMG 232H; ISSCM 241 or ISSCM 241H or STAT 103
This course introduces students to the core principles of sourcing and supplier management, emphasizing real-world applications. It presents best practices in sourcing and supplier management and covers specific areas such as spend management, risk management, contract management, and supplier scorecards. It also highlights integral complementary processes such as inventory management, logistics and order fulfillment.
Students will engage in discussions about best practices in global procurement and analyze their application; Research a global organization that performs sourcing and supplier management and present findings to the class; Participate in discussions on emerging topics like spend management, risk, contract management and scorecards; Analyze a sourcing and supplier management strategy to present to a Board of Directors
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Students will engage in discussions about best practices in global procurement and analyze their application; Research a global organization that performs sourcing and supplier management and present findings to the class; Participate in discussions on emerging topics like spend management, risk, contract management and scorecards; Analyze a sourcing and supplier management strategy to present to a Board of DirectorsSCMG 341 Supply Chain Analytics (3 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: Junior Standing; minimum grade of "C-" in SCMG 332 or SCMG 332H or SCMG 232 or SCMG 232H; INFS 247 or INFS 247H; ISSCM 241 or ISSCM 241H or STAT 103
This course introduces students to the application of business and data analytics across key supply chain functions. Students learn to identify, manipulate, visualize, and model data to support strategic and operational decision-making in modern supply chains. Topics include demand forecasting, customer segmentation and cohort analysis, supplier selection and risk assessment, inventory classification and prediction, and supply chain performance measurement. Through hands-on use of a widely used programming software and real-world business cases, students develop the skills to design, execute, and communicate business analytics projects that enhance supply chain performance, profitability, and sustainability.
Course equivalencies: ISOM341 / MGSC341
Students will develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts and tools used to analyze\\nand improve core supply chain functions through business and data analytics; Students will be able to identify and describe key data sources and performance metrics related to demand, customer, supply, and inventory management; Prepare, visualize, and analyze supply chain data using widely used programming software; Apply forecasting, segmentation, and classification techniques to real supply chain problems\\nsuch as demand prediction, customer analysis, supplier evaluation, and inventory classification; Interpret and communicate analytics results to support decision-making
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Students will develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts and tools used to analyze\\nand improve core supply chain functions through business and data analytics; Students will be able to identify and describe key data sources and performance metrics related to demand, customer, supply, and inventory management; Prepare, visualize, and analyze supply chain data using widely used programming software; Apply forecasting, segmentation, and classification techniques to real supply chain problems\\nsuch as demand prediction, customer analysis, supplier evaluation, and inventory classification; Interpret and communicate analytics results to support decision-makingSCMG 342 Supply Chain Optimization (3 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: Junior Standing; minimum grade of "C-" in SCMG 332 or SCMG 332H or SCMG 232 or SCMG 232H; INFS 247 or INFS 247H; ISSCM 241 or ISSCM 241H or STAT 103
This course studies various analytical methods and tools for making decisions that will lead to cost effective products, services and processes. Topics include developing decision-making optimization models and implementing those models in Excel. The course will highlight models used in supply chain management; including facility location, transportation network design and vehicle routing.
Students will develop an understanding of optimization modeling, implementing optimization models in Excel and problem-solving techniques; Students will learn how to build and solve decision-making optimization and simulation models in Excel to develop skills in spreadsheet modeling/optimization/engineering
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Students will develop an understanding of optimization modeling, implementing optimization models in Excel and problem-solving techniques; Students will learn how to build and solve decision-making optimization and simulation models in Excel to develop skills in spreadsheet modeling/optimization/engineeringSCMG 346 Analytics for Social Good (3 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: Junior Standing; minimum grade of "C-" in SCMG 332 or SCMG 332H or SCMG 232 or SCMG 232H; INFS 247 or INFS 247H; ISSCM 241 or ISSCM 241H or STAT 103
This course introduces students to the application of analytics methods in the context of humanitarian, nonprofit, public health, and public service supply chains. Students will develop foundational skills in probability, descriptive analytics, data visualization, simulation, and predictive modeling using Excel and Python. Through cases and projects, students will apply these tools to analyze and address challenges in socially focused supply chain and operations settings.
Students will be able to use data-driven methods to evaluate, interpret, and communicate solutions to operational problems in social-good contexts; Develop technical proficiency in key analytics methods, including descriptive analysis, data visualization, probability, simulation, predictive modeling, and clustering techniques, using Excel and Python; Understand the unique goals and challenges of humanitarian, nonprofit, public health, and public service supply chains, and apply analytics to address real-world problems in these contexts; Analyze, interpret, and solve operational problems by applying quantitative methods and evaluating the trade-offs between various objectives in social-good contexts; Communicate findings effectively through concise briefs, reports, and presentations tailored to both technical and non-technical stakeholders; Work collaboratively to design and evaluate data-driven solutions for case-based and project-based problems; Reflect on the broader ethical and societal implications of applying analytics in social-good contexts
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Students will be able to use data-driven methods to evaluate, interpret, and communicate solutions to operational problems in social-good contexts; Develop technical proficiency in key analytics methods, including descriptive analysis, data visualization, probability, simulation, predictive modeling, and clustering techniques, using Excel and Python; Understand the unique goals and challenges of humanitarian, nonprofit, public health, and public service supply chains, and apply analytics to address real-world problems in these contexts; Analyze, interpret, and solve operational problems by applying quantitative methods and evaluating the trade-offs between various objectives in social-good contexts; Communicate findings effectively through concise briefs, reports, and presentations tailored to both technical and non-technical stakeholders; Work collaboratively to design and evaluate data-driven solutions for case-based and project-based problems; Reflect on the broader ethical and societal implications of applying analytics in social-good contextsSCMG 383 Service and Operations Management (3 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: Junior Standing; minimum grade of "C-" in SCMG 332 or SCMG 332H or SCMG 232 or SCMG 232H; ISSCM 241 or ISSCM 241H or STAT 103
This course introduces analytical methods and managerial tools for improving the design and control of service and operations systems. Topics include process analysis, capacity planning, queuing theory, Lean management, quality improvement, and forecasting. The course places special emphasis on applications in healthcare operations, such as patient flow, scheduling, and resource utilization.
Course equivalencies: ISOM383 / MGSC383
Students will learn to analyze processes, evaluate capacity, manage variability, and enhance quality and efficiency in manufacturing and service operations; Understand and analyze processes using operations management concepts; Evaluate capacity and flow to identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements; Apply queuing theory to model waiting lines and design more effective service systems; Use Lean principles and statistical process control to reduce waste and improve quality in healthcare and service operations; Develop and interpret forecasts for demand and resource planning in service systems; Integrate analytical tools and managerial thinking to make evidence-based operational decisions
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Students will learn to analyze processes, evaluate capacity, manage variability, and enhance quality and efficiency in manufacturing and service operations; Understand and analyze processes using operations management concepts; Evaluate capacity and flow to identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements; Apply queuing theory to model waiting lines and design more effective service systems; Use Lean principles and statistical process control to reduce waste and improve quality in healthcare and service operations; Develop and interpret forecasts for demand and resource planning in service systems; Integrate analytical tools and managerial thinking to make evidence-based operational decisionsSCMG 395 Independent Study in Operations Management (1-3 Credit Hours)
Independent study is in-depth research or reading, initiated by the student and jointly developed with a faculty member in a specialized area of Operations Management not otherwise covered by departmental course offerings. Variable Credit. May count for Operations Management major or minor. Permission of Assistant Dean required.
SCMG 396 Supply Chain Seminar (0 Credit Hours)
Professional speaker series for all students majoring in Supply Chain Management. Students will benefit from hearing professionals in the supply chain industry discuss current events, opportunities and challenges within the industry.
SCMG 399 Special Topics in Operations Management (1-3 Credit Hours)
Special topics are scheduled classes offered on an ad hoc basis. Specific titles, prerequisites and content will vary.
SCMG 480 Intro to Operations Management (3 Credit Hours)
Introduction to concepts and methods for managing operations in manufacturing and service organizations. Topics typically include forecasting, capacity and aggregate planning, material requirements planning, scheduling, facility layout and location, inventory management, just-in-time, total quality management, project planning, and logistics.
Course equivalencies: ISOM480 / MGSC480
Students will understand the basic issues and role of operations management in organizations and learn tools for problem-solving in operations management
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Students will understand the basic issues and role of operations management in organizations and learn tools for problem-solving in operations managementSCMG 480B Operations Management (3 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: Restricted to MBA Baumhart Scholars students
This course explores concepts and methods for managing operations, including forecasting, capacity and aggregate planning, sustainable management, material requirements planning, scheduling, project planning, logistics, supply chain transparency, and supplier diversity.
Students will understand the basic issues and role of operations management in organizations and learn tools for problem-solving in operations management
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Students will understand the basic issues and role of operations management in organizations and learn tools for problem-solving in operations managementSCMG 480C Intro to Operations Management (3 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: Enrollment is restricted to students in the Healthcare Management MBA Program
Introduction to concepts and methods for managing operations in manufacturing and service organizations. Topics typically include forecasting, capacity and aggregate planning, material requirements planning, scheduling, facility layout and location, inventory management, just-in-time, total quality management, project planning, and logistics.
Students will understand the basic issues and role of operations management in organizations and learn tools for problem-solving in operations management
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Students will understand the basic issues and role of operations management in organizations and learn tools for problem-solving in operations managementSCMG 481 Performance Improvement in Business Processes (3 Credit Hours)
Focuses on process view of the organization and provides students with a formal approach to designing, monitoring and improving business processes. The course provides the tools, methods and practical examples to help managers learn how to think from a process standpoint and how to ensure critical processes are controlled and functioning efficiently and effectively in their organization.
Course equivalencies: ISOM481 / MGSC481
Understanding of the quality management concepts, performance improvement frameworks (Six Sigma, ISO, Baldridge), and process improvement practices using a step-by-step problem solving methodology
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Understanding of the quality management concepts, performance improvement frameworks (Six Sigma, ISO, Baldridge), and process improvement practices using a step-by-step problem solving methodologySCMG 481E Performance Improvement in Business Processes (1.5 Credit Hours)
Enrollment is restricted to students in the Executive MBA Program. Focuses on teaching students how to successfully analyze a business process, research methods for improving a process, and adapt/integrate the improvement methods into the business process in a prioritized and actionable manner. The course accomplishes this through the concepts of benchmarking, best practices, and performance improvement principles.
Course equivalencies: OPMG 603E/OPMG 481E
SCMG 482 Lean Production Concepts and Practices (3 Credit Hours)
Methods for managing manufacturing and service operations based upon Toyota Production System. Topics include the principles of JIT and lean production, pull production, setup reduction, preventive maintenance, cellular manufacturing, standard operations, visual management, employee empowerment, and supplier partnerships.
Course equivalencies: ISOM482 / MGSC482
Understanding of concepts and tools for reducing waste and continuously improving operations based upon Toyota's success-proven approach
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Understanding of concepts and tools for reducing waste and continuously improving operations based upon Toyota's success-proven approachSCMG 483 Management of Service Operations (3 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: SCMG/ISSCM 480
This course explores the application of operations management concepts and techniques in service-sector organizations, and, in particular, how services are delivered to the customer.
Course equivalencies: OPMG483/CSIS483
Understanding how service management requires unique tools for managing customer expectations while simultaneously delivering services that exceed those expectations
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Understanding how service management requires unique tools for managing customer expectations while simultaneously delivering services that exceed those expectationsSCMG 486 Global Logistics (3 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: Graduate School of Business student
This course examines how business partners along the supply chain can work together to gain competitive advantage in moving products and services around the world to satisfy customers.
Understanding best practices like vendor-managed inventory and category management, and the application of information technologies for sharing information
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Understanding best practices like vendor-managed inventory and category management, and the application of information technologies for sharing informationSCMG 486E Global Supply Chain Management (1.5 Credit Hours)
Explores the current business revolution in global logistics and partnering by members of the supply chain to more effectively provide products and services to customers. Must be part of the Cohort of Executive MBA (EMBA) students to enroll.
SCMG 487 Purchasing Management (3 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: Graduate School of Business students
A study of organizational procurement processes and decision making framework. Topics include in-sourcing/out-sourcing decisions based on total cost of ownership; purchasing cycle and processes; developing material and technical specifications; supplier evaluation, selection and management; supplier quality management; purchasing capital goods and services; global sourcing and e-commerce; and purchasing tools and analytics.
Students will have developed an understanding of fundamental and strategic issues in material planning and procurement, with the ability to source in a global marketplace
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Students will have developed an understanding of fundamental and strategic issues in material planning and procurement, with the ability to source in a global marketplaceSCMG 488 Inventory Management (3 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: Graduate School of Business students
A study of the fundamental principles of effective management of inventory with emphasis on inventory costs, product stratification, performance measures, demand forecasting, periodic and continuous review, safety stock, material requirements planning, customer service and use of technology in inventory management. Issues related to storage and handling of inventory stock are also studied.
Students will have developed an understanding of the issues involved in planning, managing and control of inventories and materials in a supply chain
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Students will have developed an understanding of the issues involved in planning, managing and control of inventories and materials in a supply chainSCMG 489 Supply Chain Analytics (3 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: Graduate School of Business students
A study of the design, development, and use of decision models for analysis of supply chain problems. This course provides an example-driven approach to learn about important supply chain models, problems, and solution methodologies. The objectives of this course are to develop valuable modeling skills that students can appreciate and use effectively.
Students will have developed an understanding of the issues involved in the use of decision support tools for analysis of supply chain problems
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Students will have developed an understanding of the issues involved in the use of decision support tools for analysis of supply chain problemsSCMG 499 Independent Study-Production & Operations Management (3 Credit Hours)
Independent study is in-depth research or reading, initiated by the student and jointly developed with a faculty member, into a specialized area of operations management not otherwise covered by department course offerings.
SCMG 589 Supply Chain Management Consulting (3 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: SCMG 480 Intro to Operations Mgmt; Graduate School of Business students
This course is the capstone of the Supply Chain Management Portfolio of the Master of Science in Supply Chain Management curriculum. As such, it is designed to integrate course topics covered in the foundation courses and engage students in discussions of critical supply chain leadership topics.
Students will have developed an understanding of how to apply the concepts learned throughout the Supply Chain Management curriculum to a variety of full scale problems
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Students will have developed an understanding of how to apply the concepts learned throughout the Supply Chain Management curriculum to a variety of full scale problemsSCMG 595 Risk Analysis for Business and Supply Chain Strategy (3 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: Restricted to Graduate School of Business students
This course introduces students to practical tools for evaluating complex choices under uncertainty, quantifying trade-offs, and generating managerial insights. Students will learn how to structure decision problems, build decision trees, conduct scenario planning, and model uncertainty to support strategic business decisions. Through case studies - ranging from investment decisions and project management to new product launches - students will see how these methods are applied in practice. Emphasis is placed on using software to address real-world risk analysis problems commonly encountered in supply chain management, finance, accounting, marketing, and business analytics contexts.
Students will be able to design advanced decision-analysis models - including decision trees, scenario plans, and quantitative risk assessments; Students will be able to implement advanced decision-analysis models to evaluate complex business choices under uncertainty and generate defensible, data-driven managerial recommendations across functional contexts; Students will be able to apply specialized software tools to analyze risk scenarios, quantify trade-offs, and synthesize insights that inform strategic business and supply chain decisions
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Students will be able to design advanced decision-analysis models - including decision trees, scenario plans, and quantitative risk assessments; Students will be able to implement advanced decision-analysis models to evaluate complex business choices under uncertainty and generate defensible, data-driven managerial recommendations across functional contexts; Students will be able to apply specialized software tools to analyze risk scenarios, quantify trade-offs, and synthesize insights that inform strategic business and supply chain decisionsSCMG 603E Performance Improvement in Business Processes (1.5 Credit Hours)
Restricted to Executive MBA students. This course focuses on the process view of the organization and provides students with a formal approach to designing, monitoring and improving business processes. The course provides tools, methods and practical examples to help managers learn how to think from a process standpoint and how to ensure critical processes are controlled and function efficiently and effectively.
Course equivalencies: OPMG 603E/OPMG 481E
Understanding the quality management concepts, performance improvement frameworks (Six Sigma, ISO, Baldridge), and process improvement practices using a step-by-step problem solving methodology
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Understanding the quality management concepts, performance improvement frameworks (Six Sigma, ISO, Baldridge), and process improvement practices using a step-by-step problem solving methodologySCMG 799 Special Topics in Supply Chain Management (3 Credit Hours)
Scheduled classes are offered on an ad hoc basis. Specific titles, prerequisites and content will vary.
Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of specialized topics not otherwise covered by department regular course offerings