EM 620 - Logistics and Supply Chain Engineering

3 credit(s)
The focus of this course is on supply chain engineering as a method of integrated logistics planning, where systems engineering meets supply chain management. The course focuses on the presentation of the portfolio of applied engineering tools for designing, developing and building network structures. Topics include: Operations research origins; the transportation and supply/demand system problems; holistic integration approach to the supply chain construction; integration of systems engineering methods; constructal theory as a modern approach to the design of flow networks; and design of micro-grids supply chains as a comprehensive example of Supply Chain Engineering.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
Laboratory fee.

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