The poster from the January 2006 RFID conference at MIT. (Image courtesy of Stefanie Delichatsios. Used with permission.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Brian Subirana
Prof. John Williams
Prof. Sanjay Sarma
MIT Course Number
ESD.290
As Taught In
Spring 2005
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
- Workshop video
- Selected lecture notes
- Assignments: activity (no examples)
- Assignments: written (no examples)
Course Highlights
This course features conference videos section from the January 2006 RFID conference at MIT.
Course Description
This subject presents a range of advanced topics in integrated logistics and supply chain management. The course was conducted in a lecture-discussion format, with participation of corporate executives as guest lecturers. Students prepare industry assessment analyses and make formal classroom presentations. Specific topics alternate from year to year, but basic content includes procurement strategies and strategic sourcing, dynamic pricing and revenue management tactics, mitigation of supply chain risk through supply contracts, strategic outsourcing of supply chain functions and operations, management and operation of third party logistics providers, and management of supply chain security.