Purchasing/Supply Chain Management (MGMT 206)

Term: 2010-2011 Fall Term

Faculty

Tom P Costello JrShow MyInfo popup for Tom P Costello Jr

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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM (8/30/2010 - 12/17/2010) Location: MAIN SJ 244

Description

Explores the traditional purchasing function as it has evolved from a narrowly defined activity into a professional supply management function driven by technology and people. The student will be expected to apply theory to solving problems relating to the basic concepts of purchasing, materials and supply management, cost analysis and negotiation strategies, capital acquisition process, and professional services procurement. Other areas to be covered include: legal aspects of purchasing, materials management, inventory management, Just-in-Time Purchasing, E-purchasing, supplier selection and evaluation, global sourcing, supply chain power, Total Quality Management (TQM), price determination, equipment acquisition and disposal, and procuring professional services. Prerequisites: BUSN-101 or BUSN-104; ECON-102; and ACCT-104.