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Introduction | Required
Core Courses | Popular Electives
MLOG students are required to take the following core courses. Students
must also enroll in two seminars and complete a thesis.
| ESD.260 |
Logistics Systems |
Fall |
| ESD.261 |
Case Studies in Logistics & Supply Chain
Management |
Spring |
| ESD.262 |
Supply Chain Context |
(IAP) |
| ESD.264 |
Database, Internet, & Systems Integration Technologies |
Fall |
| ESD.803 |
Know Thyself Leadership Skill Building Workshop |
Fall |
| 15.521 |
Management Accounting and Control |
Spring |
| 15.871(4) |
System Dynamics |
Fall or Spring |
| ESD.263 |
Thesis Seminar |
Fall |
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MLOG Thesis |
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ESD.260J Logistics Systems (Fall)
Introduction to demand forecasting and inventory theory and control with
emphasis on supply chain management. Analysis of tradeoffs between transportation
and inventory costs. Routing and scheduling with inventory considerations,
distribution networks design and carrier networks design, optimization
of carrier operations with emphasis on truck and rail networks. Integration
of carrier and shipper perspectives in system models. Logistics system
performance metrics and the impact of logistics activities on an enterprise's
financial performance. (Y.
Sheffi, C.
Caplice) (Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
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ESD.261J Case Studies in Logistics
and Supply Chain Management (Spring)
A combination of lectures and cases covering the strategic, management,
and operating issues in contemporary logistics and integrated supply chain
management. Includes: logistics strategy; supply restructuring and change
management; and distribution, customer service, and inventory policy.
(J.
Byrnes) (Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
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ESD.262 Supply Chain Context (IAP)
Leadership and management are taught within the supply chain context. Industry speakers, workshops, and exercises are used to teach how supply chain professionals can better work within a team environment. Lean management skills are stressed. Course is taught jointly with the Zaragoza Logistics Center(C. Caplice, J. Goentzel)
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ESD.263 Thesis Seminar (Fall)
The thesis process, technical writing, and presentation skills. This seminar
will organize the students into groups working on parallel topics and
make sure that each student's project is launched. (Y.
Sheffi, C.
Caplice)
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ESD.264 Database, Internet, &
Systems Integration Technologies (Fall)
Survey of information technology covering database modeling, design, and
implementation with an emphasis on relational databases and SQL. Internet
technologies: http, html, XML, SOAP, security. Brief introduction to components
and middleware. Introduction to design and implementation of multi-tier
architectures, benchmarks, and performance. Data networking protocols
and technologies. Students complete project that covers requirements/design,
data model, database implementation, web site, and system architecture.
(G. Kocur)
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ESD.272 Logistics Facilities &
Operations
Exploration of the technological and managerial issues involved in the
design and operation of distribution and logistics physical facilities
and associated information technology in an enterprise wise supply chain.
Includes day-long site visits to logistics operations in the local area,
as well as day-long software tutorials on commercial-grade software packages
used in the design of logistics networks. The curriculum also includes
lectures and case studies from faculty and professional logistics consultants
focusing on the design and operation of efficient logistics facilities.
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ESD.803 Know Thyself Leasdership Skill Building
Workshop
This class consists of discussions, self-assessment instruments,
role-playing exercises, and case studies that help to enhance the
students’ ability to manage and lead in challenging times. More
specifically, the objectives are to: increase awareness of their
strengths and weaknesses as a leader; provide a battery of instruments
and surveys that will help them understand the way they
operate in an organizational setting; and offer strategies and tips on
how to leverage their strengths and work on areas in need of development. (S. Saar)
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15.521 Management Accounting and Control
This course examines management accounting and related analytical
methodologies for decision making and control in profit directed
organizations. It covers product costing, budgetary control
systems, and performance evaluation systems for planning, coordinating,
and monitoring the performance of a business; defines principles
of measurement; develops framework for assessing
behavioral dimensions of control systems; and examines the impact
of different managerial styles on motivation and performance in an
organization. (J. Weber)
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15.871(4) System Dynamics for Business
Policy (Fall or Spring)
Why do so many business strategies fail? Introduction to system dynamics
modeling applied to corporate strategy. Uses a mixture of simulation models,
role-playing games, and case studies to develop principles for successful
management of complex strategies in a dynamic world. Case studies of successful
strategy design using system dynamics. Considers strategic issues such
as business cycles, market growth and stagnation, the diffusion of new
technologies, the misuse of forecasts, and the rationality of managerial
decision making. (J. Sterman)
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