- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
Supply Chain Management (BUS 220)
Issued by
Penn Foster
The course objective is to teach the planning and the control of materials that move into, through, and out of stores. It covers transportation planning, inventory control, warehouse management, development of customer service standards, as well as the design and operation of supply and distribution systems. The course also discusses how the Internet and information systems support the previous activities.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
Skills
Earning Criteria
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The methods of assessment include quizzes, examinations, written papers, writing rubrics, and a comprehensive final exam with a minimum passing score of 70 percent.
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The methods of instruction include discussion, case studies, computer-based training, study guides, and a textbook. The general course topics include the building blocks of supply chain strategy, designing the global supply chain; and collaborating across the supply chain.