This course is an introduction to supply chain management technology. Topics include supply chain functions including how to organize a supply chain, supply chain strategy, supply chain process mapping, and use of supply chain technologies, analysis, and performance measurements.

IET 21400 Introduction To Supply Chain Management Technology

Introduction To Supply Chain Management Technology

This course provides the foundation for technology systems processes and practices. The content covers the discussion of current systems issues, basic systems technology processes, and the role of systems engineering professionals in a global business environment. Topics include basic principles of systems thinking, the concepts of performance and cost measures, alternative design concepts, lean processes, and sustainable life-cycle management within an enterprise and across the supply chain.

IET 23500 Introduction To Systems Thinking And Process Improvement

Introduction To Systems Thinking And Process Improvement

This course provides the foundation for technology systems processes and practices.  The content covers the discussion of current systems issues, basic systems technology processes, and the role of systems engineering professionals in a global business environment.  Topics include basic principles of systems thinking, the concepts of performance and cost measures, alternative design concepts, lean processes, and sustainable life-cycle management.  Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

IET 23500 Introduction To Lean And Sustainable Systems

Introduction To Lean And Sustainable Systems

This course provides the foundation for automatically capturing data in a system. The content covers an introduction to technology used in automatic identification and data capture systems, including: bar codes; radio frequency identification; smart cards, and biometrics. Topics also include an immersive semester project that examines the integration of these technologies, as well as advanced problem solving.  Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

IET 31300 Technology Innovation And Integration: Bar Codes To Biometrics

Technology Innovation And Integration: Bar Codes To Biometrics

This course introduces the application of statistical and probability tools to develop, implement, and maintain effective quality assurance in technology and service systems. A systems approach to product or service quality from inception to disposal is employed. Factors affecting variation in quality are studied. The concepts and implications of quality from a global business environment are examined.

IET 31600 Statistical Quality Control

Statistical Quality Control

An introduction to OSHA and standards development for occupational health in general industry.  Special emphasis is on fire protection and egress, flammable and combustible liquids, electrical, personal protective equipment, machine guarding, industrial hygiene/blood borne pathogens, ergonomics, and ISO 9000/14000 integration. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

IET 33100 Advanced Industrial Safety And Health Management

Advanced Industrial Safety And Health Management

This course examines techniques of economic analysis for systems technologists, engineers, and leaders who evaluate and determine the financial attractiveness of multiple alternatives.  Emphasizes economic feasibility and applying time value of money concepts to cost-volume-profit decisions.  Topics include present worth, rate of return, benefit-cost, payback, breakeven analysis, depreciation, economic optimization, and decision-making under uncertainty.  Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

IET 33400 Economic Analysis For Technology Systems

Economic Analysis For Technology Systems

This course provides the foundation for examining the intersection of people, technology, policy, and work across technology systems.  Topics include the evaluation, analysis, and design recommendations for improving the safety and efficiency of human-technology interactions.  Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

IET 33520 Human Factors For Technology Systems

Human Factors For Technology Systems

This course emphasizes the importance of effective maintenance planning and execution for efficient and economical operation of service or technology systems. A systems approach to maintenance planning is taken. Maintenance activities are discussed from reliability and productivity perspectives in the context of technology systems. Semester-long, team-based research project is typically required.

IET 33620 Total Productive Maintenance

Total Productive Maintenance

A course designed to develop understanding of types of warehouses, methods of organizing the warehouse environment, and determining efficient inventory control procedures. Technology applications related to the management of warehouse and inventory stock keeping units (SKU) are investigated. Storage of inventory, placement of inventory, picking, packing, shipping, and other internal logistics management topics will be explored.  Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

IET 34200 Warehouse And Inventory Management

Warehouse And Inventory Management

A study of sales models and techniques for technical and service sales in business to business environments, including development of channel relationships, long-term sales agreements, customer relationship management efforts, total cost of ownership tools and complex sales presentations. Covers critical sales skills such as e-economy sales and marketing, lead management, building credibility, consultative selling, ethical negotiations, and sustainable product management.  Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

IET 34300 Technical And Service Selling

Technical And Service Selling

This course covers key topics in sales management while emphasizing customer relationship management, sales productivity, and the effects of technology on the sales function. Topics include analyzing multiple channel models; establishing sales plans; incentivizing and motivating the sales force; and evaluating, monitoring, and managing the effectiveness of the sales force.  Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

IET 34350 Business To Business Sales Management

Business To Business Sales Management

The course provides students with financial tools needed by managers in technical and service fields. Topics include financial statement analysis, using common-sized statements and financial ratios; the strategic profit model; total cost of ownership; pricing for profitability; margin management; cash flow cycles; and budgeting. A corporate financial analysis project is typically required.  Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

IET 41400 Financial Analysis For Technology Systems

Financial Analysis For Technology Systems

A study of enterprise operations and management, demand forecasting, capacity analysis, research and development, production, personnel, and sales. Examples of the procedures necessary to provide a product or service are included. The course focuses on the tools necessary to solve problems, such as decision analysis, linear programming, transportation modeling, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and forecasting models. Field trips may be required and industry-sponsored research projects are typically completed. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

IET 43530 Operations Planning And Management

Operations Planning And Management

This course takes a systematic approach to design of facilities and material handling systems for effective and lean production of goods and services. An array of qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques are introduced and utilized, emphasizing lean principles, waste reduction, and overall efficiency of operations. Flow analysis and optimization tools, including computer simulation, are introduced. Strong emphasis is placed on a comprehensive semester-long team project as an integral component of this course. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

IET 43540 Facilities Planning And Material Handling

Facilities Planning And Material Handling

Introduction to statistical design of experiments. The course examines the difference between single, multivariate, and factorial experimental designs. Concepts of optimization and response surface methodologies are introduced. The course focuses on interpreting and communicating experimental results. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

IET 43630 Design Of Experiments

Design Of Experiments

A study of the Lean Six Sigma quality and process improvement methodology, using the define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC) process. The course addresses advanced topics in statistical quality; introduces quality management concepts as they pertain to the Lean Six Sigma methodology; and provides preparation for the Green Belt Certification exam.  Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

IET 43640 Lean Six Sigma

Lean Six Sigma

A study of the various aspects of logistics. The development, implementation, and control of physical transportation systems, product distribution, warehousing, and inventory policy models will be emphasized. A working knowledge of third and fourth-party logistics and transportation strategies will be analyzed. The impact of logistics and transportation in the global environment will be discussed.

IET 44275 Global Transportation And Logistics Management

Global Transportation And Logistics Management

A course designed to build upon previous courses with subjects related to managing a distribution enterprise. Modules in sales management, financial analysis, strategic planning, logistics, purchasing, and the legalities of distributor and manufacturer relationships will be combined with case studies to provide students with practice in establishing policy and making decisions from the manager's point of view. Field trips may be required. Typically offered Fall Spring.

IET 44500 Strategic Supply Chain Management

Strategic Supply Chain Management

An introduction to measurement strategies in industrial, technical, and human resource development environments. The evaluation of measurement outcomes will be the primary focus of the course. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

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