While the physical product in this supply chain moves from left to right, it is imperative to understand the flow from the point of view of the customer. (Image courtesy of OCW.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Gabriel Bitran
MIT Course Number
15.778
As Taught In
Summer 2004
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course covers organizational, strategic and operational aspects of managing Supply Networks (SNs) from domestic and international perspectives. Topics include alternative SN structures, strategic alliances, design of delivery systems and the role of third party logistics providers. Many of the activities exchanged among enterprises in a SN are of a service nature, and the final output is often a combination of tangible products and services which the end-customer purchases. A series of concepts, frameworks and analytic tools are provided to better understand the management of service operations. Guest speakers share their experiences in managing SNs and services. Restricted to MIT Sloan Fellows in Innovation and Global Leadership.