DB8325 Supplier Relationship Management
Learners in this course examine the critical need for organizations to evaluate, select and manage relationships with their suppliers. Many firms operate as globally networked enterprises that seamlessly integrate suppliers, customers and internal operations. In so doing, organizations need to develop world-class supply bases that are cost effective, high quality and resilient to disruptions. These sourcing relationships are complicated by cultural, political and legal differences in various countries. Further, organizations find sourcing as a key place to address the ethical and environmental concerns that many customers demand. Using the scholar-practitioner model, learners also explore supply chain research in the field. For DBA Global Operations and Supply Chain Management learners only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.