An overview of globalization and diversity, with emphasis placed on understanding cross- nationand cross-cultural issues and management practices needed to succeed in a global marketplace.

Competencies:

  1. Build an understanding of basic supply-chain management concepts.
  2. Provide a knowledge base for conversing with those familiar with supply-chainconcepts.
  3. Build both quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, especially those needed for designing supply-chain systems.
  4. Develop your ability to gain insights from popular press articles which describe company experiences with supply-chain management.