Center For Logistics Management |
Supply Chain Management Courses
The following list contains courses comprising the central component of the undergraduate degree in of Supply Chain Management University of Nevada, Reno, College of Business Administration. For a list of class conversions from logistics to supply chain management please visit: http://www.coba.unr.edu/news/classconver.asp |
|
Quantitative methods and models for decision-making. Topics include linear programming, plant layout, technological change, quality control, line balancing, inventory models, and simulation. Prerequisite: pre-business core. |
| Development of various means of transportation and accompanying regulation; rate, traffic, service and coordination problems of our transportation system |
|
Knowledge of how to plan and execute logistics research including data needs, identification, experimental design, quality management techniques, such as statistical quality control and understanding of various modeling, model-building methods, and multivariate statistical techniques. Prerequisite: SCM 352. |
|
Design and operation of international logistics systems. Export-import issues, multi-national sourcing and distribution strategies, channel management, and comparative transportation systems and policies (diversity course). Prerequisite: SCM 477. |
|
Strategic and analytical elements of logistics systems design and management. This course addresses the functional elements of several different types of logistics systems. Integrative tools are introduced and used to analyze and evaluate alternative courses of action regarding materials and logistics management systems. Prerequisite: SCM 352, 477. |
|
Theory and application to business systems of advanced quantitative decision models such as linear programming and sensitivity analysis, network models and algorithms, dynamic programming, probabilistic-dynamic programming, integer programming, and computer simulation. Prerequisite: SCM 352. |
|
Methods and techniques with proven effectiveness and real-world usage, including EOQ (Q,r) and (s,S) policies, MRP, JIT, and large-scale distribution systems. Prerequisite: pre-business core, SCM 352. |
SCM 464/664 - Quantitative Methods for Logistics Management (3 credits)
Introduction to methods used with microcomputers to solve logistics problems. Includes modeling methods with spreadsheets using neural networks, fuzzy systems, and simulation. Prerequisite: pre-business core, SCM 352. |
|
Theory, principles and implication of supply chain. Manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and additional channel members; factors affecting the supply chain. Prerequisite: SCM 352. |
|
Purchasing and materials management including objective policy setting, cost analysis, negotiation, contracting, decision-making supply base optimization, sources of supply, computer-based methods, strategic alliances, quality management, value analysis, legal and international aspects. |
|
Students apply knowledge to real situations in the major, Requirements include written summaries of work, attendance at lectures and written assignments. Maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisites: pre-business core and SCM 352. |
|
Physical supply and physical distribution systems. Optimum location of storage and transfer sites, material handling and selection of transportation media. Prerequisite: SCM 352 |
|
Logistics computer systems used in industry along with advanced tools such as simulation, optimization, autonomous software agents, and WWW. Prerequisite: MGRS 210, SCM 459. |
SCM 494/694 - Advanced Seminar in Logistics (3 Credits)
Advanced study of selected topics. |
SCM 496 - Independent Study in Logistics (3 Credits)
Independent study and research in logistics and supply chain management topics. Maximum of 6 credits. |
|
Theory, principles and implication of supply chain and logistics. Seminar course designed for graduate students. Manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and additional channel members; factors affecting the supply chain. |
