University of Portland Bulletin 2014-2015

BUS 457 Inventory Management

Presents a comprehensive view of managing the flow of inventory to, within, and from the organization. Deals with the balance between shortages and excesses in an environment characterized by demand and supply uncertainty. Includes critical aspects of contemporary strategies such as JIT, lean, and reverse logistics (sustainable supply chains). Emphasizes both theory and practice applications.

Prerequisite

BUS 361. BUS 453 strongly recommended.
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