SCM 3316 - Supply Chain Information and Control Systems

Credits: 3 Class: 3 Lab: 0
Crosslisted MIS 3316. Credit may not be earned for both. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the common core plus 18 additional hours, MATH 1305, and completion of, or enrollment in, BA 3300.
Supply chain information systems include theoretical and practical understanding of hardware and software operations in the supply chain. This includes inventory management and tracking, supplier evaluation, physical distribution systems and customer service using information systems. Technology includes bar coding, radio frequency tracking and other automated data entry techniques in managing procurement operations. The role of documentation in domestic and international trading are examined including the use of commercial invoicing, packing lists, ocean bills of lading, freight forwarding booking requests, shippers’ export declarations and certificates of origin.