Logistics Logistics curriculum provides comprehensive coverage of the basic principles of purchasing, materials management, inventory planning and control, transportation and distribution, and customer service. Students are also taught methods and techniques for the logistical support of a system, e.g., a fleet of aircraft, a line of related products, or an atomic energy plant. The undergraduate logistics degree prepares students for a wide range of careers in purchasing, contract administration, inventory management, warehousing, distribution, transportation management, logistics planning, and other related fields. Every attempt is made in scheduling logistics courses to accommodate both the traditional day student and the working professional who seeks a degree in logistics through night classes. PROGRAM: LOGISTICS BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • College of Business and Economics Requirements (See College of Business and Economics section of the catalog). Specific Logistics Requirements (44 credit hours): Log 205 (4), 230 (4), 272 (4), 433 (4), 441 (4), 444 (4), 445 (4), 450 (4), 461 (4), 473 (4), 477 (4); Beas 325 (4) or both Engl 210 (3) and Commun HU102 (3). LOGISTICS COURSES-LOG 110. Oral and Written Communications (5) Provides information about the nature of effective oral and written communications. Involves the student in activities to improve listening, reading, writing, and speaking. 205. Introduction to Logistics (4) Survey course of methods and strategies of business logistics including physical supply and physical distribution. Topics include materials management, transportation, inventory, warehousing, distribution channels, customer service, logistics strategies, and more. 230. Defense Procurement Management (4) An overview of procurement activity within the federal government. Subject matter will include the organization of a defense procurement agency, the procurement cycle, regulatory considerations and trends and non-market characteristics of the defense industry. 272. Distribution and Traffic Management (4) A study of the industrial traffic department and the application of transportation management principles to the reduction of transportation costs. This course will include the study of regulations, freight classification, tariffs, routing, and freight claims. 276. Packaging Administration and Technology (4) A survey of package development, testing, graphics, materials and machinery, and the management relationships between packaging, production, storage, security, and transportation from the industrial-military viewpoint. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. See College of Business and Economics Registration Restrictions before registering for courses numbered 301 and above. 422. Production Planning and Cost Analysis (4) A survey of production processes, process analysis, planning and scheduling and the analysis of production costs through break even, make-or-buy, total annual costs, and return on investment. Prerequisite: Log 205. 431. Government Contracts and the Legal Environment (4) A study of basic principles and laws regarding contract methods and types, contract disputes and remedies applicable to government contracts. Emphasis is placed upon understanding legal environments and systems, public policies and ethical problems unique to government contract law. Prerequisite: Log 230. 433. Contract Administration and Performance Evaluation (4) Information relative to administering government contracts is provided including contract management and contract administration. Prerequisite: Log 230. 441. Inventory and Systems Manager Concepts (4) An introduction to the theory of systems and how it is applied in the private industry and military environments. Prerequisite: Log 205. 444. Configuration Management & Provisioning (4) The principles and processes needed to manage the evolving design of a system and maintain the configuration baselines and identifying and acquiring the supply support necessary to operate and maintain the equipment. Prerequisite: Log 205 or instructor approval. 445. Engineering and Systems Logistics (4) This course rigorously treats the process of providing logistic support to a system, e.g., a fleet of aircraft or an atomic energy plant. Students are taught that logistic support, including spare parts, repair parts, repair capability, maintainability factors, and reliability factors, must be considered in the design of a system, and that acquisition, operating, and support costs must be considered in total for good decision making. All dimensions of logistics, including reliability and maintainability, in the system life cycle are considered. 450. Computer Applications to Logistics Models (4) This course concentrates on the use of computer software to aid in the solution and interpretation of logistics models. Emphasis is placed on problem identification, problem setup, computer solution, and interpretations of solution results. A significant portion of the course deals with sensitivity analysis as applied to logistics models. Prerequisites: Quant 260; Log 205. 455. International Logistics (4) A study of international logistics program management through a comprehensive treatment of the National Security Assistance program and processes as they relate to logistics support planning, organization, implementation, and control. Prerequisite: Log 205. 461. Quality Control Concepts and Techniques (4) An overview of the total quality control function including organization, management, process control, and product reliability. Prerequisites: Math 105; Log 205. 473. Purchasing Management (4) Policies and methods in industrial purchasing including supplier capability analysis, source selection, competitive bidding, cost analysis and negotiation, contract types, and supplier management. Special emphasis is given to purchasing operations in an MRP or JIT environment and to developing long-term strategic alliances with quality suppliers. Prerequisites: Log 205 or permission of instructor. 477. Logistics Strategy & Policy (4) A comprehensive course which focuses upon the management of logistics activities and the application of logistics policies within the context of corporate strategic planning, implementation and control of logistics systems adopted and applied within commercial-industrial and governmental environments. Prerequisite: Senior standing. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-2) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. 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