Supply Chain Management

MAT 101 Supply Chain Management (3-0) 3 hrs.
Provides an introduction and overview of the field of supply chain management. Topics covered include objectives, benefits, relationships with other functions, organization, planning, inventory control, production control, purchasing, just-in-time, receiving and stores, material handling, physical distribution, automation, implementation and pitfalls, measurement and control, and finance.

MAT 120 Production Control Concepts (3-0) 3 hrs.
Describes the development, scope and objectives of production control. Specific attention will be given to scheduling, control, critical path, machine loading, materials requirements planning and other techniques, functions, and activities which are implicit in this aspect of material management operations.
Prerequisite:
MAT 101 or consent of coordinator.

MAT 121 Principles of Physical Distribution (3-0) 3 hrs.
Movements of goods from production to delivery to distribution of channel intermediaries. Attention is focused upon distribution channels, traffic management, warehousing, inventories, organization, control and communication. Heavy emphasis is given to distribution system design and distribution system analysis.
Prerequisite:
MAT 101 or consent of coordinator.

MAT 122 Inventory Control (3-0) 3 hrs.
Provides an overview of the dynamics of managing inventory in the constantly changing industrial and commercial environment. Topics include forecasting sales and inventory requirements, computer applications to inventory control problems, building inventory models, simulation and the relationships of inventory control to marketing management and production control.
Prerequisite:
MAT 101 or consent of coordinator.

MAT 123 Traffic and Transportation (3-0) 3 hrs.
Provides an overview of transportation systems and the impact on cost and service that each system provides. Examines costs in various modes and routings. Reviews operational aspects of the transportation function.
Prerequisite:
MAT 101 or consent of coordinator.

MAT 124 Material Handling and Packaging (3-0) 3 hrs.
Presents material handling and packaging as tools for use in a total system of material management. Material handling concepts include palletization, containerization, conveyor systems, fully automated warehousing and integrated production lines. Packaging is treated as a function with ramifications far beyond mere protection of a product.
Prerequisite:
MAT 101 or consent of coordinator.

MAT 125 Purchasing (3-0) 3 hrs.
Covers the nature and importance of the procurement function in modern business organizations. Principles, tools, methods and techniques employed for the acquisition of materials, supplies and equipment.
Prerequisite:
MAT 101 or MKT 245.

MAT 226 Material Requirements Planning (MRP) (3-0) 3 hrs.
Covers computer based Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, important to modern material management. Focuses on using MRP systems to reduce inventories, set priorities, initiate orders, purchase requirements and develop master production schedules.
Prerequisite:
MAT 122 or consent of coordinator.

MAT 227 Just-In-Time (JIT) (3-0) 3 hrs.
Provides a comprehensive study of the JIT philosophy/technique for improving manufacturing practices. Results in improved material flow systems, low inventories, improved manufacturing activities, increased capital turnover and maximized profits.

MAT 230 International Supply Chain Management (3-0) 3 hrs.
Provides a comprehensive study of the supply chain management function related to the international environment: business/cultural customs, legal considerations, purchasing strategies, financial aspects, international distribution and counter-trade.
Prerequisite:
MAT 101 or consent of instructor.

MAT 259 Advanced Purchasing (3-0) 3 hrs.
Continues MAT 125. Emphasis to be given to managerial aspects of purchasing, contract negotiation and administration and speculative purchasing.
Prerequisite:
MAT 125.

MAT 281 Topics in Supply Chain Management (1-0 to 3-0) 1-3 hrs.
Studies selected problems or topics in supply chain management. The exact content and instructional methodology will vary semester to semester depending on the material to be studied. A syllabus or course outline containing additional information will be available with preregistration materials each time that the course is offered. This course may be repeated to a maximum of three credit hours. Students who have 12 semester hours in MAT course work or who have the consent of the coordinator are eligible to enroll.