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3.00 Credits
Presents a political, philosophical, sociological and cultural analysis of the sixties. Discusses the major issues of that era, including civil rights, the Vietnam War, the student movement. Special attention is given to the arts, including music and film.
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3.00 Credits
Examines Boston from the perspective of environmental development, neighborhood and intergroup relations, institutional services, and symbolic meanings. The city is a laboratory for exploring people's search for a lifestyle and the satisfaction of their needs. Students have an opportunity to learn about urban sociology by using Boston as the case study. The course examines the social history and historical development of contemporary Boston and analyzes selected current sociological issues.
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4.00 Credits
Serves as the anchor of a study program in London, helping students to place what they are learning in their other courses into a larger, contemporary context. Presents a clear and structured background to the social, political, and cultural institutions of contemporary Britain. Britain, and London in particular, can no longer be regarded as an historical anomaly based on good theatre, famous museums, historical theme parks, and stately buildings. The nation is experiencing rapid and exciting changes in its identity and in its relationship with Europe and the world. Explores the new Britain through a balance between classroom instruction by British faculty and guest speakers and guided visits to places of historical and contemporary significance.
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2.00 Credits
Examines the decision-making process in supply chain management. Emphasizes an integrative management approach that not only links traditional logistics management to other corporate functions, such as manufacturing, marketing, and international operations, but also synchronizes these activities with the company's vendors and customers. Attention is also given to the importance of information systems and the Internet in supporting these linkages. This integrative approach to management is critical in supporting supply chain cost and service improvements.
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3.00 Credits
Analyzes the role and activities of those involved in supply chain management decision making. Emphasizes the importance of transportation planning, inventory control, warehouse management, development of customer service standards, and procurement in the design and operation of supply and distribution systems. Emphasis is on the importance of information systems and the Internet in supporting such activities. Special attention is also given to the close working relationships with managers in other functional areas including manufacturing, information systems, marketing, and international operations. This integrative approach to management is critical in supporting supply chain cost and service improvements.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the structure, operations, problems, and potential of the several major modes of domestic transportation, and focuses on the interaction between transportation companies and shippers in the marketplace. Explores the major dynamics of the transportation marketplace and their impact on supply chain management. Provides students with a managerial perspective on controlling what is typically the most expensive component of supply chain management, transportation expenditures.
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3.00 Credits
Structured around the participation of upper-level corporate executives in the classroom. Topics covered and executives participating are based on the most important contemporary issues in supply chain management. Operates on a seminar basis with extensive interaction between students and executives. Also comprises a strong indvidual research focus with students completing a major research paper during the term.
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3.00 Credits
Analyzes the managerial activities of those involved in supply chain management operations and planning in companies involved in international commerce. Focuses on contemporary issues that affect the design of international supply chain systems, and examines the current status and future prospects of the modes of international transportation. Examines international trade and development issues, not only from the corporate perspective, but also in terms of government policy.
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3.00 Credits
Addresses the strategic and operational role of the purchasing/supply function in the organization. Focuses on aspects of supply management; organization of the function; procedures; supplier selection; buyer-supplier relationships; and quantity, quality, and cost/price considerations for the purchase of goods and services.
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3.00 Credits
Examines information technology (IT) applications in the field of supply chain management. Specifically, focuses on such issues as the breadth of tools available in that area, the process by which specific applications are selected by companies, and the implementation process. Among the other topics addressed in the course are the integration of IT systems between supply chain partners and the IT problems typically facing a company postacquisition.
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