DS 620 (01) - Topics in Decision Sciences

Top DS/Global Supply ChainMgmt

Durham   Paul College of Business&Econ :: Decision Sciences
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 54751
Special topics, vary by semester.
Section Comments: Top DS/Global Supply Chain Mgmt
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.
Only listed campus in section: Durham
Only listed classes in section: Junior, Senior
Instructors: Russell Miles

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/23/2024 5/6/2024 TR 9:40am - 11:00am PCBE G59
Final Exam 5/14/2024 5/14/2024 T 8:00am - 10:00am PCBE G59
Additional Course Details: 

DS620 (01) Global Supply Chain Management is an elective course offered by the Decision Sciences Department at the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics.  In this course students will explore various aspects of today’s global supply chains as we cover five integrated learning modules: 

  1. Networks, Technology & People
  2. Supply & Demand Planning
  3. Sourcing & Supplier Management
  4. Operations & Logistics
  5. Margin Optimization & Customer Management

In each module students will explore current events happening in the supply chain space, apply quantitative analysis tools, gain insights from guest speakers,  work on case studies, and research supply chain issues.  Throughout the course we will view supply chains from a global / international perspective as we develop sustainable supply chain strategies.