This course aims to develop an in-depth understanding of the decisions and challenges related to the design and implementation of a firm’s purchasing strategy within a context of an integrated, global supply chain. Topics centering on operational purchasing, strategic sourcing, and strategic cost management will be covered. The global logistics systems that support the purchasing process will be analyzed, and the commonly used techniques for designing and evaluating an effective logistics network will be studied.
OIE 553: Global Purchasing and Logistics
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