Theological Research Institute, Ltd. (TRI) | Evaluated Learning Experience
Supply Chain Management Concepts and Applications (BUS 342)
Self-study, self-paced.
August 2021 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of supply chain and operations; demonstrate an understanding of quality concepts and business processes; demonstrate an understanding of product and service designs, and location analysis; demonstrate an understanding of supply chain linkages, including forecasting, sourcing, and logistics; and demonstrate an understanding of planning and controlling operations and supply chains, including capacity planning, aggregate planning, inventory management and JIT/lean production.
This course is based on the concepts, principles, and techniques for managing supply chains and operations in the manufacturing and service sectors. An overview of the terminology, fundamental concepts, and functional scope of responsibility encountered in the field of supply chain and operations management are covered. Operations management is a discipline devoted to improving decision making – within and between organizations – that is related to the development, production, and delivery of goods and services. The course illustrates how operations encompass the bulk of most organizations with the largest portions of assets, working capital and human resources.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business, Management, or Supply Chain Management (7/22).
