MSE 6030 - Enterprise Resource Planning

Prerequisite(s): MSE 5000.
Explores the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to manufacturing strategy and supply chain-related functions. This course addresses three main topics: aligning resources with the strategic plan, configuring and integrating operating processes to support the strategic plan, and implementing change. Concepts introduced include supplier relationship management (SRM), strategic sourcing, throughput supply chain measurements such as inventory dollar days and throughput dollar days, product life cycle management (PLM), and customer relationship management (CRM). Credit(s): 3