SCM 4320 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE - DEMAND PLANNING AND FORECASTING
When supply chains compete on low cost leadership and response, it’s necessary that planning becomes an integral activity for the successful flow of goods and services ultimately to the consumer. This class will explore forecasting, demand planning, sales and operations planning along with materials management and how these areas impact a company’s profitability and supply chain performance
Course Types
Supply Chain Major and Minor requirement
Offered
Spring
Notes
This course is required for the Supply Chain Management Minor and counts as an elective for the Marketing Major, Professional Sales Minor.
Course Outcomes
- COURSE OBJECTIVES: The course has been designed to practice current problem solving and process improvement methodologies as applied to business operations in services and manufacturing.
• Knowledge – After completing this course the student will understand current practices of Demand Planning and Forecasting.
• Skill Level – The student will have an enhanced skill level for problem solving and process improvement through the practice of current methodologies.
• Application – Upon completion of the course the student will be able to analyze operational business problems and select the correct method for decision making and cost improvement.