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3.00 Credits
Introduction to supply chain management from both analytical and practical perspectives. Stressing a unified approach, the course allows the student to develop a framework for making intelligent decisions within the supply chain. Key logistics functions are covered to include demand planning, procurement, inventory theory and control, transportation planning and execution, reverse logistics, and flexible contracting. Concepts explored include postponement, portfolio management, dual sourcing, and others. Emphasis is placed on being able to recognize and manage risk, analyze various tradeoffs, and model logistics systems.
Prerequisite:
Prereq: Permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
A combination of lectures and cases covering the strategic, management, and operating issues in contemporary logistics and integrated supply chain management. Includes: logistics strategy; supply chain restructuring and change management; and distribution, customer service, and inventory policy.
Prerequisite:
Prereq: Permission of instructor
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2.00 Credits
Reinforces supply chain concepts covered in prerequisite coursework and develops management and teamwork skills. Focuses on practical, rather than theoretical, tools, methodologies, and approaches that students will use throughout their supply chain career. Includes guest lectures and a large-scale, team-based simulation game.
Prerequisite:
Prereq: ESD.260 or permission of instructor
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2.00 Credits
The thesis process, technical writing, and presentation skills. Seminar organizes students into groups working on parallel topics. Meets intermittently throughout the term. Limited to MEng in Logistics students.
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Prereq: None
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5.00 Credits
Addresses information technology fundamentals, including project management and software processes, data modeling, UML, relational databases and SQL. Covers internet technologies, such as XML, web services, and service-oriented architectures. Provides an introduction to security and presents the fundamentals of telecommunications. Includes a project that involves requirements/design, data model, database implementation, website, security and data network. No prior programming experience required.
Prerequisite:
Prereq: Permission of instructor
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2.00 Credits
An overview of globalization and the international environment: the international marketing, international finance and supply chain interface; global strategy for logistics and supply chain management; global supply chain models; role of government intervention and regulations; the role of international air and ocean carriers. Emphasis on both strategy formulation and implementation.
Prerequisite:
Prereq: 1.260, 1.261, 1.262, 15.760, or permission of instructor
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2.00 Credits
Focuses on effective supply chain strategies for companies that operate globally, with emphasis on how to plan and integrate supply chain components into a coordinated system. Students are exposed to concepts and models important in supply chain planning with emphasis on key tradeoffs and phenomena. Introduces and utilizes key tactics such as risk pooling and inventory placement, integrated planning and collaboration, and information sharing. Lectures, computer exercises, and case discussions introduce various models and methods for supply chain analysis and optimization. Recommended for Operations Management concentrators. First half-term subject.
Prerequisite:
Prereq: 1.260J, 15.760, or 15.761
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2.00 Credits
Focuses on decision making for system design, as it arises in manufacturing systems and supply chains. Students exposed to frameworks and models for structuring the key issues and trade-offs. Presents and discusses new opportunities, issues and concepts introduced by the internet and e-commerce. Introduces various models, methods and software tools for logistics network design, capacity planning and flexibility, make-buy, and integration with product development. Industry applications and cases illustrate concepts and challenges. Recommended for Operations Management concentrators. Second half-term subject.
Prerequisite:
Prereq: 1.260, 15.760, or 15.761
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0.00 - 6.00 Credits
Individual advanced study of a topic in transportation systems, selected with the approval of the instructor.
Prerequisite:
Prereq: Permission of instructor
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0.00 - 6.00 Credits
Discussion of current research at various stages of development, including problem definition, literature review, methodology, and evaluation of results. Intended for advanced doctoral students who have passed the general examination.
Prerequisite:
Prereq: Permission of instructor
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