Management 441 - Purchasing and Supply Management (Three semester hours)

This course examines the responsibility related to managing the flow of materials and services into organizations. Traditional purchasing activities of global sourcing, bidding, contract administration and materials management are included in the course. Particular focus is given to the strategic issues of managing the supply function and the creative purchasing activities of developing buying strategies, supply research, economic analysis, value analysis, supplier certification and evaluation, and information systems analysis.

Prerequisite: Junior standing and Management 307.