SCM 220 - Supply Chain Purchasing

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course covers the skills and knowledge needed within the purchasing department. The class explains how purchasing fits into the overall structure of an organization and its importance in maintaining efficiency. It will demonstrate how local and foreign economies, environmental factors and material shortages can affect the availability and pricing of goods. A key aspect of the purchasing function is negotiating with vendors and other businesses to source goods and services. This course demonstrates skills for successful negotiation. Students gain an understanding of human behavior and principles of verbal and non-verbal communication. This class reviews the laws and regulations that relate to purchasing. Because the purchasing department makes many legally binding agreements with vendors, contract law is emphasized.

Prerequisites: SCM 100 or consent of Department.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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