MBA - Supply Chain University of Canada West

Program Description

The Specialization in Supply Chain Management combines current digital technology, hands-on experience with Canadian industries, and a strong focus on sustainability and ethical practices. The Specialization differentiates itself from other offerings in BC through courses that address current technological advances and business practices following the Covid-19 Pandemic, collaborations with Canadian supply chain leaders, and dedicated resources for international students to excel in the Canadian job market, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of both global and local supply chain challenges and opportunities. Development of this specialization was supported by a consultant’s report that documented the need for more MBAs with supply chain management expertise. Three courses: OPMT 621 – Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Management (SCM) evaluates the importance of the concepts and principles of SCM to allow students to discover the components of SCM, such as procurement, production, inventory management and distribution. Learn how to analyze and optimize these components to create an efficient and effective supply chain. The course also covers the role of technology in supply chain management, including the use of software systems to manage inventory and track shipments. Topics include supplier selection, demand forecasting, strategic sourcing, sustainability, digital technologies and SCM resilience. Students will assess the fundamentals of SCM to discover and compare the various current trends and issues affecting the industry. Prerequisite: Completion of 15 credits including OPMT 620. OPMT 622 – Logistics and Supply Chain Management Logistics and Transportation is a field of study that focuses on the management of the flow of goods and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. In this course, students will learn to appraise different transportation modes, assess distribution requirement planning methods, 3rd party logistics, warehousing and distribution. Students will appraise the strategic and operational decisions that are involved in managing transportation and logistics systems, as well as the technologies and tools used to support these activities. Additionally, students will evaluate emerging trends and issues in the industry, such as sustainability, global logistics and e-commerce logistics. Prerequisite: Completion of 24 credits including OPMT 620. OPMT 623 – Procurement and Inventory Management Inventory management and procurement are essential functions for all organizations, as they optimize the total cost of ownership for products and services. Students will evaluate procurement processes to explain the importance of both strategic and tactical purchasing activities for organizations. Inventory management is crucial in enabling organizations to make informed stocking decisions. Students will determine how it encompasses management of finished products, cost accounting, and significant manufacturing expenses to ensure smooth flow of goods and services. The key areas within this domain include supplier selection, inventory and order management, quality assurance, supply risk management, auctions, and contract management. Students will elaborate the uses of quantitative techniques to develop valuable insights for analysis and decision-making. Students undertaking this subject are expected to formulate and solve “real-world” problems, analyzing the outcomes from the perspective of a procurement manager. Prerequisite: Completion of 24 credits including OPMT 620.

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