Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
1. Course Title:
IME 385
Introduction to Logistical & Supply Chain
3 Semester Hours
2. Description: Logistics terms and definitions; logistics demand forecast; transportation decision models; supply
chain concepts, analyzing, designing, and implementing logistics systems.
3. Prerequisites: IME 302 or equivalent or consent of the instructor
Topics:
4. Textbook:
Select one from the following list:
 S. Chopra and P. Meindl, Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, & Operation, 4th Edition, Prentice
Hall, 2009.
 Ronald H. Ballou, Business Logistics: Supply Chain Management, 5 th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2003.
5. Course Outcomes:
Contributes to Student Outcomes
Item Description
EAC MFE
Use spreadsheet and/or specialized computer software in problems analysis and
e
A
solving logistics/supply chain problems
Apply a commercial-grade logistics planning computer software to deal with a large
g, i
B
scale logistics network decision problem
C
Understand the fundamentals of transportation
h, j
D
Understand the fundamentals of transportation
e, j
E
Understand the fundamentals of warehousing operations
e, g
F
Understand the basic concepts and impact of logistics planning process and strategies
h, j
G
Learn and utilize various models in the process of logistics network planning
e, g, i,
Expand the basic deterministic inventory models to incorporate uncertainly in the
e
H
solution
I
Understand and apply multi-level inventory models in logistics
e, j
J
Understand contemporary logistics issues from a system point of view
j
6. Topics:
LECTURES
1 Logistics planning and strategy
2 Transportation fundamentals
3 Transportation decisions
4 Forecasting logistics requirements
5 Inventory policy decisions
6 Introduction to supply chain management and multi-echelon inventories
7 Storage and handling decisions
8 Facilities location decisions
9 Supply chain planning process
1
2
4
5
6
7
Contributes to Course Outcomes (5)
Outcome
F
C
A, D
A, F
A, H
A, I
A, E
A, G
A, B, F, G
LABORATORIES
Computer-aided Supply Chain Designing tool—CAPS Logistics Supply Chain Designer
MapPoint
POM-QM for Windows, WinQSB
LOGWARE/Excel Macros
LINGO, MPL for Windows
Supply Chain Guru/Supply Chain Designer
7. Class Schedule: Two 75 minutes classes per week
Outcome
A, B, F, G
A, B
C, D
C, D, H. I
A
A B, C, D,
8. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:
Communications
Mathematics
Physical and Natural Science
Social Science and Humanities
Technical Content
9. Relationship of Course to MFE Student Outcomes: (based on 1 to 5 scales, 5 denotes very strong continuation to
the student outcome and blank cell denotes that the course does not continue the related student outcome)
Code Student Outcomes, A Graduate from the Program Will Have:
Contribution
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to apply knowledge of
mathematics and science to manufacturing processes, materials, and design of
a
manufacturing systems
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to design and conduct
experiments, and to analyze and interpret data related to manufacturing processes, materials
b
evaluation, and manufacturing systems
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to design, select, implement, and
c
control a manufacturing system and its components or processes to meet desired needs
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to function on multi-disciplinary
teams and the ability to apply a concurrent approach and project management to process
d
and product development
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve
manufacturing engineering problems through a hands-on approach that considers
3.0
e
constraints, costs, benefits, and comparative processes and materials
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an understanding of the professional and
f
ethical responsibilities of a manufacturing engineer
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to effectively communicate
2.0
g
technical concepts through appropriate methods
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an understanding of the impact of
manufacturing engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal
1.5
h
context
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have a recognition of the need to engage in
2.5
i
lifelong learning
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have a knowledge of contemporary issues facing
manufacturing engineers
j
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to use the proper techniques,
skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for manufacturing engineering practice
k
utilizing supporting technologies
10. Prepared by: Gary Lin
Reviewed By: Curriculum Committee