Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSC)

LSC 1990-4990. Special Studies (1-3).

LSC 3010. Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management (3). This course is an introduction to the purchasing, material management and logistics management areas of business. Objectives, processes and functions of supply chanin activities are considered. Interfirm systems and global supply operations are discussed. Attention is given to the role of supply chain processes in the creation of customer value and competitive advantage.

LSC 3100. Supply Chain Management (3). This course considers purchasing, material management and logistics activities of supply chain management. Methods for aquiring, storing, handling, and moving material inventory are discussed. Supplier selection and supplier relationships, material handling and inventory management, distribution activities, quality and customer service are considered.

LSC 3200. Chain Management (3). Prerequisite: LSC 3010. This course considers management of material movement to optimize cost and customer service. Transporation, warehousing, packaging, material handling, and information processing are considered as an integrated system for customer service.

LSC 4100. Analysis and Design of Logistics Systems (3). Prerequisite: MTH 2140, LSC 3010, LSC 3200, MGT 4180. This course considers analytic tools and models used to address logistics problems. Topics include network design, warehousing, vehicle scheduling and dispatching, and routing models. Interface with operations function is considered.

LSC 4200. Information Technology for Logistics and Supply Chain Management (3). Prerequisite: MTH 2140, LSC 3010, LSC 3200, MGT 4180. This course considers current developments in information systems technology to support logistics and supply chain management and the integration of these activities with purchasing, operations and customer service. Decision support systems to aid logistics and supply chain functions and interfirm systems are considered.

LSC 4300. Carrier Management (3). Prerequisite: LSC 3010, LSC 3200. This course examines rate-making practice, contractural issues, regulatory issues, and public policy issues related to transportation. Factors influencing transportation costs and pricing and mode/carrier selection are considered.