Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

Courses in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management (LSCM) are designed to prepare students for careers in managing the flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers. These courses integrate concepts from logistics, operations management, procurement, and supply chain strategy to ensure efficient and effective operations within organizations. Here’s an overview of what you can expect from a Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management course:

Curriculum Topics:

1. Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management:
   • Overview of logistics functions including transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution.
   • Understanding the role of supply chain management in integrating key business processes across the supply chain network.
2. Procurement and Strategic Sourcing:
   • Principles of procurement, vendor selection, negotiation strategies, and supplier relationship management.
   • Strategic sourcing practices to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
3. Inventory Management and Control:
   • Techniques for inventory planning, demand forecasting, safety stock management, and inventory optimization.
   • Inventory control methods such as ABC analysis, EOQ (Economic Order Quantity), and JIT (Just-in-Time) inventory systems.
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