Analysis of strategic procurement in the supply chain. This course provides an in-depth analysis of the procurement process and supplier management, with strong emphasis placed on managing a supplier base for both products and services. Elements examined include the strategic role of procurement in supply chains, the identification and evaluation of requirements, the strategic make-versus-buy decision, how to identify, evaluate, and select potential suppliers and conduct a post-purchase evaluation, and the impact of information technology on strategic procurement. In addition, the topics will be addressed from strategic, financial, and global perspectives. In light of these perspectives, the course objectives are to develop a comprehensive understanding of: (1) the supplier selection and evaluation process (2) the relationship between product design and the supplier base (3) the types of relationships that exist between buyers and sellers (4) the impact of information technology on strategic purchasing and supply management. Students will also develop skills in using quantitative tools to select and evaluate suppliers.Â
SCIS 502: Supply Chain Strategy (Doctoral Level) (Doctoral Level)
Semester: Summer 2024; Summer 2025
CRIM 597: Spatial Network Analysis (Doctoral Level)
Semester: Spring 2025
BA 804: Ethical Leadership (Graduate Level)
Semester: Spring 2024
SCM 404 - Demand Fulfillment (Upper-level undergraduate supply chain course) Semester: Fall 2025
SCM 421 - Business Analytics (Upper-level undergraduate supply chain course) Semester: Spring 2024
SCM 406 - Strategic Procurement (Upper-level undergraduate supply chain course) Semester: Fall 2024
SCM 405 - Manufacturing & Service (Upper-level undergraduate supply chain course) Semester: Spring 2023