BMGT471F

Prerequisite: BMGT372. Prepares students for a career in Intermodal/Logistics/and Supply Chain Management. Designed to enhance student analytical skills in tackling issues of direct relevance to the operating efficiency and profitability of individual firms. Student will have direct exchanges with executive leaders in this field through participation in national conferences and in-class visits. Students will participate in a national student case competition that focuses on a critical issue facing the industry leaders. Under the direction of the instructor, students conduct academic research on key topics that represent real-world consulting engagements designed to address critical issues faced by the individual companies and result in research-based solutions to these current challenges. Restricted to Supply Chain Management Fellows (FPLT).