This course is an introduction to the supply chain concept and explores the management of supply chains to improve an organization's overall supply efficiency. Further, it develops an understanding of key drivers of supply chain performance and their inter-relationships with strategy and other functions of the company such as marketing, manufacturing and accounting. Other concepts included are the definitions of
supply chains, identification procedures, an overview of methods, processes, and systems used in the operation of supply chains, and the applications of methods, processes, and systems to improve supply chain performance.


This course provides the students with an understanding of the primary relationship of technology to the strategic position of the firm. First, it emphasizes the importance and role of technology in determining the organization’s competitive advantage and its distinctive competence. Second is the drive for acquiring new technology, management of innovation and technology development in organizations. This will be done by conscious design of the organization upon selection of appropriate technology in line with its focused business strategy.