OPS 470 - Purchasing and Materials Management

Credits: 3

Prerequisite: OPS 370 and admission to Cameron School of Business. This course provides an in-depth study of the concepts, methods, and responsibilities of the purchasing function for manufacturing and service organizations. Topics include the organization role of purchasing, strategic sourcing, contract and pricing practices, negotiation, quality assurance and reliability, inventory management, lean purchasing, make-or-buy decisions, and the acquisition of transportation and other services.

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