v Develop global supply chain plans stemming from organizational goals

v Establish the process of developing the total landed cost of acquisition

v Identify the different types of supply chains and the advantages/ disadvantages of each

v Discover the different methods of acquisition (direct, off-shore buying office, etc.) for global sourcing

v Understand the supply design process, integration of operations and the

supply chain and three strategies for building resilience in your supply chain

v  View a broader perspective of the importance of network design, the financial

impact of logistical decision making, and the relationship development and

management needed for effective 3rd party logistics partnerships.

v Design/Manage the firm’s inbound (materials management) and outbound (distribution) flow of physical goods and related information. 

v Know how to improve logistical operations, intra, and inter-firm coordination, and increase customer value afforded by the use of appropriately designed and integrated information systems 

v Explain the economic role of transportation in society; demand for transportation; costing and pricing in transportation; rate making in practice; transportation regulation; carrier operations and terminals; transportation quality, value, and customer satisfaction; private transportation; future directions of transportation; and selected contemporary issues in carrier management.

v Analyze several global trade barriers and how they affect the global sourcing process

v Master supply chain performance measurement and financial analysis  

v Explore supply chain technology to manage the flows of demand, products/ services, information and financials through the entire supply chain process