Logistics

LG 300 Defense Sector Logistics (back to previous page)
Prerequisites: EAS 345 and CS 107 or equivalent. Introduction to logistics as practiced in the defense industry, the military, and multi-national corporations operating foreign installations. Overview of logistics, elements, nomenclature, techniques, management, and computer support. Survey of regulations, standards, and logistics products. Identification of logistics and its place in defense-related systems. 3 credit hours.

LG 310 Introduction to Logistics Support Analysis (back to previous page)
Prerequisite: LG 300. Definition and description of logistics support analysis with reference to MIL-STD-1388-lA and derivative requirements. Survey of integrated logistics support theory and practice and the role of LSA. The role of a logistics support analysis plan, its method of construction, and its use in real systems. 3 credit hours.

LG 320 Reliability and Maintainability Fundamentals (back to previous page)
Prerequisite: LG 300. Basic description and analysis of the concepts of reliability and maintainability in large high-technology systems. Introduction to quantitative techniques and quality assurance. Strategies for optimizing effectiveness and in-service support. 3 credit hours.

LG 410 Life Cycle Concepts (back to previous page)
Prerequisite: LG 320. Introduction to life cycle concepts in product design, quality engineering, field support, maintenance, training, and end-use disposal. Techniques of life cycle costing and the construction of life cycle forecasts. Product and system warranties, and their interface with logistics support. 3 credit hours.

LG 440 Data Management in Logistics Systems (back to previous page)
Prerequisite: LG 310. Review of the role of data collection, analysis, and report generation in logistics systems management. Uses of computer-aided management information systems, technical data acquisition, and software support in logistics organization. Requirements for documentation, data renewal, and the generation of integrated logistics support plans and reports. 3 credit hours.

LG 450-459 Special Topics (back to previous page)
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of logistics. 3 credit hours.

LG 490 Logistics Seminar (back to previous page)
Upon completion of LG 300, LG 310, LG 320, LG 410, and LG 440 students pursuing the certificate in logistics will be required to take this capstone seminar. Each student will develop an experiential case study in conjunction with a faculty advisor. This case study will draw on material learned in prerequisite courses and the student’s work experience. Each student will be required to present the case study for critique by colleagues and industrial engineering faculty. 1 credit hour.

Logistics - Graduate Courses


LG 660 Logistics Technology and Management (back to previous page)
Survey of modern logistics activities in both the commercial and military sectors. Theory of integrated logistics systems with applications to include customer-supplier relationships, inventory management, just-in-time and related procurement disciplines, spares and customer field support, transportation, warehousing, and physical distribution management. Quantitative and e-commerce tools are described in the context of corporate enterprise resource planning and logistics management.

LG 663 Logistics in Acquisition and Manufacturing (back to previous page)
Managing logistics processes in purchasing, acquisition and manufacturing. Optimizing logistics in complex, worldwide supply chains; in distribution systems designed for multiproduct, multiplant organizations; and in single-plant systems producing for the end customer. Designing customer support strategies and multimodal transportation interfaces.

LG 664 Patents and Licensing in the Acquisition Process (back to previous page)
Supply chain management, purchasing, and product or service acquisition require a knowledge of patent law, licensing, and related international agreements. Current practice in patent law is described, together with ramifications for various industries including telecommunications and contract manufacturing.

LG 665 Integrated Logistics Support Analysis (back to previous page)
Concepts of integrated logistics support in both the commercial and military sectors including logistics specialities, customer support, documentation needs, internet applications, and system management on a worldwide basis. Introduction to reliability, maintainability, life cycle cost analysis, test and support capability, and warranty management.

LG 669 Life Cycle Cost Analysis (back to previous page)
Theory and application of life cycle cost analysis applicable to both military and commercial decision support processes. Techniques for forecasting costs in future scenarios including economies of scale, upgrading, recycling, customer relationship support, training, and salvage and exit strategies. Application to new product development. Effectiveness over expected lifetime versus total life cycle cost.

LG 670 Selected Topics (back to previous page)
A study of contemporary issues in logistics keyed to student and instructor interests. May be taken more than once.

LG 690 Research Project (back to previous page)
Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours or permission of the instructor. Independent study under the supervision of an adviser.

LG 695 Independent Study I (back to previous page)
A planned program of individual study under the supervision of a member of the faculty.

LG 696 Independent Study II (back to previous page)
A continuation of Independent Study I.

LG 698 Thesis I (back to previous page)
Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours. Periodic meetings and discussion of the individual student's progress in the preparation of a thesis.

LG 699 Thesis II (back to previous page)
A continuation of Thesis I.