Supply Chain Operations Management

Operations Management has traditionally focused on how to best allocate the scarce resources of labour, machinery, material, money, information and time for a business entity using both quantitative and qualitative tools, techniques and approaches. With the Major in Supply Chain Operations Management, this focus shifts from the unit enterprise to the entire supply chain with all its stakeholders. Hence, integration along the supply chain is a pivotal theme of this Major.

Courses cover the modelling and managerial aspects of forecasting, production planning, scheduling, inventory management, logistics and technology management along the supply chain. This is followed by a project course that emphasizes the integration theme in a real-life manufacturing or service environment. Case studies, simulation games, field trips and guest speakers from industry and business are all part of the course delivery, exposing students to current and leading-edge supply chain practices.

Major in Supply Chain Operations Management — 24 credits

Minor in Supply Chain Operations Management — 12 credits

See the BComm degree description for more information on the core and elective requirements.

Sample courses include:

Management Science Models for Operations Management, Product Design and Process Re-engineering, Supply Chain Planning and Control, Supply Chain Logistics, Technology Integration Management, Supply Chain Simulation

Supply Chain Operations Management Co-op Program

Students gain practical experience in the modelling and managing of manufacturing and service industry logistics, planning, scheduling, materials and more. Work terms are available in a growing list of industries including aerospace, food manufacturing, transportation analysis and risk consulting.

Work tasks may include:

• Developing strategic planning for industrial commodities
• Creating and implementing process controls and improvements
• Reducing plant backlog
• Supporting the development of project milestone deliverables

Admission Requirements

Supply Chain Operations Management (BComm - Major/Minor) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.

Undergraduate admissions guidelines: For information on international admission, required documents, proof of language proficiency, the university admissions timetable, selection and notification process.