BLOM 407 Operational Research and Analytics
The purpose of this course is to provide the foundational skills for supply chain management and logistics. Students will learn how to develop and apply analytic tools, approaches, and techniques used in the design and operation of logistics systems and integrated supply chains. The material is taught from a managerial perspective, with an emphasis on where and how specific tools can be used to improve the overall performance and reduce the total cost of a supply chain. Students will learn how to use and evaluate different types of data and tools in order to build advanced analytical models and deliver effective visualization products and comprehensive decisions frameworks and reports.