MGT 6420 - Supply Chain Purchasing

(3 credits)

Strategic issues in purchasing. Topics covered include: distinction between cost and price; study of relationships with suppliers, negotiations and commodity strategies. Supplier evaluation techniques will also be discussed. This course will be helpful to both procurement and sales professionals.

Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (MKT 5600 and POM 5210) or their equivalents.

Comments: Formerly MGT 642.

Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.