DSCI 440 Supply Chain Planning and Control
This course addresses tools, techniques, and strategies used in service and manufacturing organizations for management and controlling internal and enterprise supply chains. Topics include demand management, forecasting, sales and operations planning, production scheduling, material requirements planning, capacity planning, just-in-time, distribution requirements planning, order-point inventory control methods, and strategic design of planning and control systems.
Prerequisites
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective August 23, 2014 to present
Learning outcomes
General
- Develop understanding of diverse innovative supply chain structures: Describe the key features of both service and manufacturing supply chains, illustrating how planning and control mechanisms differ across environments.
- Apply quantitative models in planning environments: Accurately implement models such as Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Just-in-Time (JIT) in various planning and control environments, reinforcing STEM¿s emphasis on quantitative analysis.
- Analyze forecasting, inventory, and capacity models: Identify and interpret the characteristics of key forecasting, inventory control, and capacity planning models to enhance operational efficiency.
- Utilize innovative planning models for global supply chain competitiveness s: Demonstrate competency in using supply chain planning and control software to interpret data, make strategic global competitive decisions, and optimize inventory and capacity management systems.
Spring 2025
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Supply Chain Planning and Control | Okorie, Chukwuneke | Books for DSCI-440-50 Spring 2025 | Course details for DSCI-440-50 Spring 2025 |
Fall 2025
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Supply Chain Planning and Control | Okorie, Chukwuneke | Books for DSCI-440-50 Fall 2025 | Course details for DSCI-440-50 Fall 2025 |