Supply chain analysis is the study of quantitative models that characterize various economic trade-offs in the supply chain. The field has made significant strides on both theoretical and practical fronts. On the theoretical front, supply chain analysis inspires new research ventures that blend operations research, game theory, and microeconomics. These ventures result in an unprecedented amalgamation of prescriptive, descriptive, and predictive models characteristic of each subfield. On the practical front, supply chain analysis offers solid foundations for strategic positioning, policy setting, and decision making.

The course will have a focus on the distribution part of the supply chain (logistics and transportation systems). Prior knowledge on optimization and stochastics on the level of INDENG 262A and INDENG 263A is recommended.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.