University of Portland Bulletin 2012-2013

BUS 546 Supply Chain Management

Examines the flow of materials and information through the suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in order to effectively match supply with demand. Topics include firm coordination, incentive design, the impact of uncertainty, and information technology. Special emphasis is given to understanding how business context shapes the strategic design and management of the supply chain.

Prerequisite

BUS 500. BUS 505 is recommended.