ITE 4610 - Supply Chain Fundamentals

Credit Hours: 3

A key item in the management of a manufacturing operation is the making of intelligent decisions. The manufacturing planning and inventory control systems provide the information to efficiently manage the flow of materials, effectively utilize people and equipment, coordinate internal activities with those of suppliers, and communicate with customers about market requirements. This course will provide an overview of the basic principles of production and inventory control, including MRP, JIT, master scheduling, capacity planning, demand management, and the integration of these basic principles.