[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2016-2017 Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
    Nov 22, 2024  
[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2016-2017 Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SCM 515 - Dynamic Risk Modeling & Quality Initiatives

3 credit hours
Prerequisites: MBA 525   and SCM 510  
This course introduces cultures and  leading to continuous improvement (TQM, Six Sigma) and limiting risk within the organizations supply chain. This course will cover the fundamentals of Lean and Six Sigma and will equip students with other important tools and strategies to improve the performance of business processes. Students will practice solving business problems and improving processes through case studies, team exercises and simulations.  Students will gain an understanding of: the causes and methods for limiting risk, the need for fact-based management, and demonstrate how to utilize these tools within parts of the supply and value chain.  Course will be designed to meet the Six Sigma Green Belt certification requirements including the completion of a LSS student project.