0 or 3 credits
Spring 2026 Laboratory Lecture Upper Division
The course will introduce the major SCM information systems and technologies utilized by industry leaders to integrate SCM operations and achieve coordination within and across various business functions. The students will learn how to manage SCM operations, including: sales & distribution, materials management, production planning and control, warehouse management. The course will provide students the opportunity to study, analyze, and observe the information systems and technology tools. Topics include Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP), Blockchain, Warehouse Management System (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Internet of Things (IOT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The students will learn how to use the SAP software to execute SCM operations. The course will review the technology implementation process and how such projects should be organized and managed.
Learning Outcomes1Learn how to manage SCM operations, including: sales & distribution, materials management, production planning and control, warehouse management, retail operations. Methods of Evaluation: HWs, Quizzes.
2Study, analyze, and observe the information systems and technology tools. Methods of Evaluation: Case studies, lab sessions, online discussions.
3Learn how to use the SAP software to execute SCM operations. Methods of Evaluation: Lab exercises, team workshop, games.
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