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• SCM 330: Supply Chain and Operations Management

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Applies knowledge the students obtain in lower division course work to managing the operations of a firm as they apply to manufacturing a product or providing a service. Deals with issues such as managing, forecasting, planning, and designing manufacturing or service facilities. In addition, strategies for their efficient operations such as production and inventory control as well as quality management are also covered. Also deals with supply chain management issues such as globalization, relationships between partners, strategies for efficient operation, and organization and management of partners. Prerequisite:    SCM 200 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• SCM 355: Managing Quality and Continuous Improvement

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Covers the basic concepts of managing quality in either a manufacturing or a service environment. The role of quality to enhance productivity and maintain a competitive position is the central focus. Principles and methodology needed to design systems that assure quality from both customer and manufacturer perspectives discussed. Managerial and technical skills and tools provide a comprehensive approach to the implementation and maintenance of quality systems. Principles of continuous improvement and their impact on quality management explored. Prerequisite:    SCM 330 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)
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• SCM 370: Integrated Supply Chain Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Covers concepts in designing, planning, and operating a supply chain. Considers the role e-business plays and how role varies based on product and industry characteristics. Also discusses how firms can integrate e-business when formulating strategy and designing their supply chains to improve supply chain performance. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    SCM 330 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• SCM 380: Data Mining for Supply Chain Management

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Emphasizes the process of discovering hidden patterns and relationships in large amounts of data. Topical coverage includes techniques such as data visualization, decision tree, forecasting, neural network, and Kohonen network. Covers a wide range of applications in the areas of supply chain such as fraud detection, tracking vendor performance, examining distribution network efficiency, and forecasting demands in goods. Prerequisite:    SCM 330 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• SCM 390: Strategic Warehouse Management

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Addresses warehouse operations, warehouse management systems, material handling systems, and the warehouse work force. Warehousing minimizes the effects of supply chain inefficiencies and allows product accumulation, consolidation, and customization. Students learn a variety of principles and systems inherent in world-class warehousing. Uses individual and group projects to teach the principles of warehousing. Prerequisite:    SCM 330 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• SCM 393: Selected Topics in Supply Chain Management

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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• SCM 410: Distribution Systems in Supply Chains

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course introduces students to the contributions that distribution systems make to value driven supply chains, the impact of distribution systems imperatives on the strategic management of supply chains, and the integration of these systems with manufacturing and service operations. Strategies for effective and efficient decision-making and management of distribution systems that augment and support the supply chain as well as deliver customer value are explored. Models of distribution systems that minimize or reduce system wide costs are investigated. The course also explores advances in information technology and its role in distribution systems. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. This class is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    SCM 330 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• SCM 420: Global Logistics Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Studies the impact of operations management decisions in order to fulfill demand e.g. location, production, and transportation on a global scale. Investigates how logistical systems impact operations strategies to open new markets for supply and demand. Delves into the implications of international operations and logistics strategies based on enhanced information systems and their impact on transportation costs and value added activities. This course provides participants with an examination of the preconditions of globalization and its effects on logistics operations management decisions with regard to performance measures, risk management, and organizational structures. In addition to being exposed to the theory, case studies will be used to further reinforce the material's application in practice. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. This class is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    SCM 330 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• SCM 481: Decision Models for Supply Chain Management

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces a variety of models to aid decision making in supply chain management focusing on the integration of business processes from end user through original suppliers. Additional issues covered are concerned with the value added by the supply chain to customers from products, services, and information. Emphasis on applying tools and skills in the areas of spreadsheets, database languages, and statistics to gain insights into the integrated nature of the supply chain. Analysis will focus on optimization, risk analysis, decision analysis, forecasting, resource allocation, new product introduction and production, and inventory planning and control. Role of information systems in supply chain management also discussed. This class is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    SCM 330 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• SCM 490: Selected Topics in Supply Chain Management

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses. This class is available for graduate credit.
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