Describe the origins of supply chain management and a supply chain manager's role.
Describe the use of supply chain management to gain a competitive advantage over competitors/rivals.
Develop an understanding of how theory and research are applied to work settings to deal with the issues/problems associated with supply chain management.
Describe how supply chain management techniques, processes, and systems can be used to achieve sustainable average results in organizations.
Describe how strategic, tactical, and operational decisions are made in supply chain management.