Supply Chains – at Internet Speed
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Instructor Information Sunil Wattal                    (swattal@temple.edu)
Office Information 201B Speakman Hall       Ph: 215 204 3059
Office Hours Tuesdays 12:45 – 1:45pm (by appointment at any other time)
Class Location Alter Hall A232                          T R                  2:00-3:20pm
Prerequisite MIS 2101


Course description

The primary objectives of MIS 3537 are:

  • Explain the concepts of supply chain management in the internet age
  • Discuss how technology trends shape supply chain management in areas such as logistics, manufacturing, transportation, and product design
  • Discuss technical standards for inter-organizations information systems
  • Explain supply chain strategies for digital goods and their competitive implications
  • Discuss ethical and environmental issues in global supply chain management
  • Hands on experience with supply chain concepts using the famous ‘Beer Game’ and the ‘Global Supply Chain Management Simulation’.