This subject demonstrates how Logistics and Supply Chain Management functions are meshed into a coordinated and efficient corporate operation. Emphasis is placed on the raw material or inbound aspects of corporate operation.

Note: This course is only offered in May (Spring/Summer Term)

This subject involves the study of the relation between business concepts and computer applications using Microsoft Office based spreadsheet and data base applications. Students will design and develop professional documents, presentations, spreadsheets and databases for advanced business decision making purposes. Students will use data visualization tools to simplify data sharing and evaluation by users.

The central focus of this subject is the preparation and use of accounting information to facilitate the decision making necessary to plan, direct and control the operations of a particular enterprise.

Note: Students that require this course for the Supply Chain Management program can also register for HRM732 Introduction to Financial and Management Accounting.

This course introduces the student to Production Planning and Inventory Management, the important management process and set of disciplines that are coordinated to ensure that the organization consistently meets the requirements of the production system. The purpose of this process is to specify the optimal combination of production rate, the workforce level, and inventory on hand.

This course introduces Sustainability Management and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) from the viewpoint of the business management professional. Students will explore key sustainability issues and trends and examine international frameworks that help businesses improve their sustainability performance. Integral to this course, students will use their knowledge to create the business case of a sustainability initiative. The course aims to equip future business professionals with the capacity to effectively lead or participate in sustainability efforts in their organizations and help them adapt to the emerging 21^st century business environment.

This course will introduce you to the evolving legal issues that are relevant to the international business environment, including the legal risks of entering foreign markets, international organizations, trading block, sales contracts, legal aspects of billing of lading and letters of credit, liability of ocean carriers, licensing and the resolution of international disputes.

Project Management is an essential discipline used across all business environments. Project management continues to be embraced by organizations striving to improve business results. The application of project management tools and techniques helps organizations launch new products/services, achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness, improve customer and stakeholder satisfaction and achieve greater competitive advantage. Topics to be covered include project selection, organization structure and culture, project initiation, project planning, project execution, monitoring and control and project closure. This course is compliant with the Project Management Institute "Project Management Body of Knowledge(PMBOK)" 6th edition.

This subject is a continuation of Logistics and Supply Chain Management I (SCM830). This course focuses on the physical distribution or outbound process of a global corporate operation.

This course enables students to gain a detailed understanding of the integration between the basic business processes and the SAP modules - Financial (FI) and Managerial (CO) accounting business processes used in modern Supply Chains.

The course also contains hands-on team-based business simulation of the basic SAP business and SAP financial processes used in a simulated logistics company using the Fiori version of the SAP S4HANA system. In the simulation, students will have the opportunity to experience how their decisions about the logistics business processes can result in successful business outcomes. Students also learn firsthand the value of managing and analyzing business data in order to improve the quality of their business decisions.

Upon successful completion of SCM820 (Business Process I) and SCM920 (Business Process II), students will obtain a Certificate of Recognition of their SAP knowledge from SAP University Alliance. This course will also provide a solid foundation for students who wish to pursue the SAP TS410 (Integrated Business Processes in SAP S/4HANA) Certification.

This course introduces sustainable supply chain management as an increasingly integral part of a firm's overall supply chain strategy. The goal of this course is to make students aware of how to minimise reputational risks and maximise value by paying attention to the social, economic, and environmental performance and metrics of a firm's supply chain. Essential to the course, students will learn how to perform a sustainability chain analysis or audit (SCA) to devise a green logistics strategy for a firm. The course aims to equip the future supply chain manager with the tools to effectively adapt their organizations to the business demands of the 21^st century. It is also intended to impart the necessary skills to respond to an increasing demand for sustainability professionals in Canada and globally.