SCHM 2301 — Supply Chain and Operations Management
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: fall, spring, summertypical days: T/FBostonOakland, CAOnlineOnlineTraditional
Focuses on the integrative management of business activities intrinsic to the smooth flow of goods or services, information, and financial transactions across firms from raw materials to the end customer. This collaborative approach creates competitive advantages for all members of a supply chain. Emphasizes the responsibilities of managers regarding decisions concerning the design, operation, and control of supply chains and operations. Considers customers, globalization, corporate strategy, resources, sustainability, ethics, and diversity. Topics covered include customer-centric management; supply chain and operations strategies; process structure and control; and supply, inventory, and quality management. Emphasizes the key role of information technology, logistics network design, supply chain relationships, and process evolution.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer B 2023 | 2 | 52 | 80 | 65% | 14.0 |
| Fall 2023 | 16 | 518 | 535 | 97% | 1.1 |
| Spring 2024 | 12 | 447 | 480 | 93% | 2.8 |
| Summer A 2024 | 3 | 76 | 120 | 63% | 14.7 |
| Summer B 2024 | 2 | 45 | 80 | 56% | 17.5 |
| Fall 2024 | 14 | 568 | 586 | 97% | 1.3 |
| Spring 2025 | 13 | 521 | 540 | 96% | 1.5 |
| Summer A 2025 | 3 | 113 | 120 | 94% | 2.3 |
| Summer B 2025 | 2 | 43 | 82 | 52% | 19.5 |
| Fall 2025 | 15 | 625 | 626 | 100% | 0.1 |
| Spring 2026 | 16 | 643 | 661 | 97% | 1.1 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 17% · T 53% · W 24% · Th 8% · F 53%
Common patterns: TF (39% of sections), async (14% of sections), WF (13% of sections), T (12% of sections), MW (6% of sections), MR (6% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Michael Power (26% of students) · reviews
- Keivan Sadeghzadeh (14% of students) · reviews
- John Lowrey (13% of students) · reviews
- Cuneyt Eroglu (10% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Michael Power (27% of students) · reviews
- William Forbes (15% of students) · reviews
- Cuneyt Eroglu (10% of students) · reviews
- Enio Velazco (10% of students) · reviews
Summer A
- Nizar Zaarour (41% of students) · reviews
- Michael Power (40% of students) · reviews
- William Forbes (19% of students) · reviews
Summer B
- Ahmed Huq (74% of students) · reviews
- Nizar Zaarour (26% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
CIVE 4767, CIVE 4768, SCHM 3301, SCHM 3305, SCHM 3310
Courses that list SCHM 2301 in their prerequisites.
Links
Official catalog (SCHM course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All SCHM courses · Plan it at numap.app