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Northeastern University College of Business Administration

Graduate School of Business Administration 474 Dodge Hall 617-373-3282 www.mba.neu.edu

Northeastern University

Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management

Course Descriptions

upply Chain Management (SCHM 6210)his course analyzes the role and activities of those involved in supply chain management decision making. It emphasizes the

mportance of transportation planning, inventory control, warehouse management, development of customer service standards, and

rocurement in the design and operation of supply and distribution systems. Attention is given to the importance of information

ystems and the Internet in supporting such activities. Special attention is also given to the close working relationships with managers i

ther functional areas including manufacturing, information systems, marketing, and international operations. This integrative approac

o management is critical in supporting supply chain and service improvements.

he Transportation Industries (SCHM 6211)

xamines the structure, operations, problems, and potential of the several major modes of domestic transportation, and focuses on th

teraction between transportation companies and shippers in the marketplace. Explores the major dynamics of the transportation

arketplace and their impact on supply chain management. Provides students with a managerial perspective on controlling what is

pically the most expensive component of supply chain management, transportation expenditures.

xecutive Roundtable in Supply Chain Management (SCHM 6212)

his course is structured around the participation of upper-level corporate executives in the classroom. Topics covered and executives

articipating will be based on the most important contemporary issues in supply chain management. The course operates on a semina

asis with extensive interaction between students and executives. The course also has a strong individual research focus with students

ompleting a major research paper during the term. Prerequisites: SCHM6210 and SCHM6213

lobal Supply Chain Management (SCHM 6213)

his course analyzes the managerial activities of supply chain management operations and planning of companies involved in

ternational commerce. It focuses on contemporary issues that affect the design of international supply chain systems and examines

e current status and future prospects of the modes of international transportation. International trade and development issues are

so examined, not only from the corporate perspective, but also in terms of government policy.

upply Chain Management - Procurement (SCHM 6214)

ddresses the strategic and operational role of the purchasing/supply function in the organization. Focuses on aspects of supply

anagement; organization of the function; procedures; supplier selection; buyer-supplier relationships; and quantity, quality, and

ost/price considerations for the purchase of goods and services.

Applications in Supply Chain Management (SCHM6215)

xamines information technology (IT) applications in the field of supply chain management. Specifically, focuses on such issues as the

readth of tools available in that area, the process by which specific applications are selected by companies, and the implementation

rocess. Among the other topics addressed in the course are the integration of IT systems between supply chain partners and the IT

roblems typically facing a company post acquisition.

ustainability and Supply Chain Management (SCHM 6221)

ocuses on how to create sustainable supply chains that profitably yield high-quality, safe products without supply interruption while

eating a net benefit for the employees, community, and the environment. Studies how companies measure environmental

erformance and use the data to motivate associates, suppliers, customers, policy makers, and the public. Also addresses the impacts o

obal sustainability frameworks and measures.

Managing Emerging Issues in Supply Chain Management (SCHM 6222)

ocuses on developing competency in management of new and emerging issues in the supply chain across industries. Emphasizes

rategic and tactical response to changes in the business environment that have major impacts on a companys supply chain operation

nd competitiveness. Topics covered will vary but may include supply chain changes due to mergers and acquisitions, security breach,

roduct recalls, natural disasters, geo-political events, sustainability, business-to-business relationship dynamics, etc.