Distribution & Logistics Program

 

Courses

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  • IDIS 2771 – Introduction to Logistics (3)
    • Control and flow of materials from raw materials to the consumer; includes forecasting, procurement, inventory management, transportation, warehousing and distribution networks
  • IDIS 3780 – Warehousing and Materials Handling (3)
    • Corequisites/Prerequisites: IDIS 2771
    • Warehousing operations and management, logistics, control, productivity, and analytical tools and techniques used to analyze and solve problems related to warehouse profitability
  • IDIS 3785 – Global Logistics (3)
    • Corequisites/Prerequisites: IDIS 2771
    • Evaluates impact of global and third party logistics.  Incoterms, global logistics strategy, inventory management, global sourcing, issues related to global logistics documents and customs, and international transportation discussed in detail
  • IDIS 3790 – Technical Presentations for Industry (3)
    • Investigation and utilization of tools, techniques, and technical systems for transmitting information related to problems and issues of contemporary industry
  • IDIS 3795 – Distributor Sales (3)
    • Corequisites/Prerequisites: IDIS 2770
    • Role of the industrial distributor salesperson in the industrial distribution supply chain. SME Distributor Sales Level 1 Certification Test required
  • IDIS 3800 – Transportation Logistics (3)
    • Corequisites/Prerequisites: IDIS 2771
    • Comprehensive examination of critical issues involved in domestic and international transportation, including logistical network design, third party selection, transportation regulations, shipment planning, and routing and scheduling
  • IDIS 3805 – Purchasing Logistics (3)
    • Corequisites/Prerequisites: IDIS 2771
    • Evaluates impact of logistical operating costs, strategies used to support logistical investments, and competitive ways to reduce capital costs. Purchasing and procurement issues related to logistics, warehousing, and supply chain management discussed in detail.
  • IDIS 3815 – Supply Chain Logistics (3)
    • Corequisites/Prerequisites: IDIS 2771
    • Evaluates supply chain and its effects in logistics. Covers concepts and strategies used to design and manage the supply chain, and explains the relationship proper supply chain management has between industrial sales and logistics.
  • IDIS 3825 – Strategic Pricing (3)
    • Corequisites/Prerequisites: ACCT 2101; IDIS 2771
    • Examination of pricing in the distribution industry and pricing strategy as a competitive advantage. Covers breakeven cost analysis, value-based pricing, life-cycle pricing, segmented pricing, dynamic pricing, and channel strategy
  • IDIS 3830 – ERP Systems for Distributors (3)
    • Corequisites/Prerequisites: IDIS 3780, 3781, 3815
    • Provides in-depth understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning, as well as application of case studies and exercises of an ERP software information system as it relates to the supply chain, distribution and logistics.
  • IDIS 3835 – Security & Risk Analysis (3)
    • Corequisites/Prerequisites: IDIS 3815
    • Logistical issues involving laws and regulations internationally and in the United States. Includes safety and security issues involved in logistics. Risk assessment techniques and issues are also explored.
  • IDIS 4800 – Distribution & Logistics Internship (3)
    • Corequisites/Prerequisites: Junior standing; IDIS 3790, ITEC 3290, 3300; IDIS major
    • Capstone course involving a design project exposing students to the practice of distribution and logistics. Minimum of 240 hours of supervised, full-or-part-time work experience required.
  • IDIS 4802 – Distribution Research (3)
    • Corequisites/Prerequisites: Senior status and consent of instructor
    • Capstone course for all industrial distribution and logistics seniors. Application of new and innovative technologies used in industrial technology, industrial distribution, and logistics fields
  • ITEC 3290 – Technical Writing (3)
    • Corequisites/Prerequisites: ENGL 1200
    • Practice in writing about technical problems of significance to student
  • ITEC 3292 – Industrial Safety (3)
    • Corequisites/Prerequisites: Junior standing
    • Causes and prevention of occupational accidents and health hazards. Emphasis on organization and operation of safety programs and development of safety consciousness.
  • ITEC 3300 – Technology Project Management (3)
    • Corequisites/Prerequisites: ENGL 1200; ITEC 2000 or MIS 2223
    • Systems’ needs analysis identification, functional requirements analysis, IT project timelines, and system development progress metrics.
  • ITEC 3800 – Cost & Capitol Project Analysis (3)
    • Corequisites/Prerequisites: MATH 1065
    • Economic analysis of technology alternatives. Valuation techniques, time value of money, cash flow analysis, cost estimation, taxes and depreciation, operations planning and control, project evaluation, accounting and budgeting tools.
  • ITEC 4293 – Industrial Supervision (3)
    • Corequisites/Prerequisites: Senior standing or approval of instructor
    • Fundamental and special techniques for supervising people in industrial or business work situation. Duties and responsibilities of supervisor. Emphasis on successful supervisory practices.
  • ITEC 4300 – Quality Assurance (3)
    • Corequisites/Prerequisites: ITEC 3200 or MATH 2283
    • Managerial, statistical, motivational, and technological aspects of quality control as practiced in manufacturing, construction, processing, and service industries.