An introduction to the study of Supply Chain and Logistics Management, this course will encompass the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing, procurement, conversion, and logistics management activities. It spans all movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption. Important elements of logistics will also be covered: forecasting and demand management, procurement, transportation, production planning, inventory management, materials handling, warehousing and distribution functions associated with the movement, production and storage of goods as well as benchmarking supply chain performance and the role of information technology in making supply chain decisions.