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Prerequisites: OPMG 507, OPMG 520 or consent of the instructor. Offered in fall. The objective of the course is to explore the key capabilities that a supply chain must develop to support the business strategy of a firm and the relationship between the desired capabilities and the structure of a supply chain. The course defines supply chain structure in terms of the following drivers of performance: facilities, information, inventory and transportation. The relationship between structure and performance is analyzed using case studies and analytical models. The course will also discuss methodologies for designing and planning a supply chain |