2362: Introduction to Logistics Technology (formerly
DIST 1362)
Cr. 3. (3-0). Functions, processes and objectives of the logistics operation.
Industrial distributor and its relationship to other channel members.
2380: Distribution Channels (formerly DIST 3380)
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: LOGT 2362 or consent of
instructor. Organization and operations of distribution channels. Vendor evaluation,
value analysis, complex pricing, promotional strategies, and execution issues.
3381: Industrial and Consumer Sales (formerly DIST
3381)
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: junior standing or consent of instructor. Analysis
of consumer bases, product knowledge and applications, benefits selling, competition
analysis, and strategies and methods appropriate to inside/outside sales.
3383: Industrial Direct Response (formerly DIST
3383)
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: LOGT 3381. Development of
vendor-customer direct solicitation and order and reorder response systems.
Telemarketing, direct mail, and catalog/direct mail as part of closed loop direct
response system. Interactive system design.
3384: Logistics Technology and Processes (formerly
DIST 3384)
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: LOGT 2362, and either junior
standing or consent of instructor. Capacity allocation, facility and flow design,
retrieval mechanisms, and inventory control systems; impacts on service and
cost performance.
3385: Transportation Economics and Policy (formerly
DIST 3385)
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: LOGT 2362 and ECON
2304. Cost structures and service capabilities of the major modes of transportation.
History and effects of regulatory policies of carriers and shippers.
3387: Procurement (formerly DIST 3387)
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: LOGT 2362. Purchasing functions:
vendor analysis, negotiations, value analysis, systems contracts, public purchasing,
organization, personnel, policies, competitive bids and ancillary functions.
3389: Transportation Law
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: LOGT 2380 and ITEC
2360. Regulatory and procedural requirements pertaining to domestic and
international freight transportation.
4198: Special Problems
Cr. 1 - 3 per semester. Prerequisite: approval of chair. Individual projects under faculty sponsorship.
4298: Special Problems
Cr. 1 - 3 per semester. Prerequisite: approval of chair. Individual projects under faculty sponsorship.
4312: Inventory and Materials Handling (formerly
DIST 4312)
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: LOGT 3384 and 3387
or consent of instructor. Recognition and utilization of mechanical and automated
handling systems, tools, and techniques required for the movement and storage
of materials within a logistics operation.
4375: Global Supply Chain (formerly DIST 4375)
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: LOGT 3384 or 3385.
Relationships among international trade specialists, global distribution channels,
and governments using international documentation, terms of trade, financial,
and legal resources.
4380: Quality Systems (formerly DIST 4380)
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: LOGT 2362 and TMTH
3360. Quality techniques and systems with an emphasis on statistical analysis.
4387: Global Sourcing (formerly DIST 4387)
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: LOGT 3387 or consent of
instructor. Advanced analysis of purchasing functions. Materials and information
processes among global organizations.
4389: Practicum in Logistics Technology (formerly
DIST 4389)
Cr. 3. Prerequisite: second semester LOGT senior standing or consent of instructor.
Team approach to research-oriented problems in the field of logistics technology.
4390: Current Issues in Logistics Technology
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: Senior standing as LOGT major. Current issues and
topics of significance to logistics technology.
4396: Internship in Logistics Technology
Cr. 3. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
4397: Selected Topics in Logistics Technology
Cr. 3 per semester. (3-0). Prerequisite: approval of chair. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
4398: Special Problems
Cr. 1 - 3 per semester. (3-0). Prerequisite: approval of chair. Individual projects under faculty sponsorship.
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