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INTM 432
Vendor/Customer Relations
Relations with customers and vendors
constitute a critical aspect of
company profitability. The course
pursues such topics as appropriate
involvement of customers and vendors
in product development, as well
as price and contract negotiations.
Prerequisite: INTM 404. (3-0-3) (C)
INTM 434
Industrial Futures
This course allows a futuristic view of
industrial establishments of interest
to the student and MT staff, who must
work to develop individual or group
project. Prerequisite: Completion of
five 300-level INTM courses. (3-0-3)
(C)
INTM 441
Supply Chain Management
This course covers the full range of
activities involved in the supply
chain. This includes management
tools for optimizing of supply chains,
relationships with other parts of the
organization, in-house versus third
party approaches, and suitable performance
measurements. Topics covered
include: Warehouse
Management Systems (WMS),
Transportation Management
Systems (TMS), Advanced Planning
and Scheduling Systems (APS), as
well as cost benefit analysis to determine
the most appropriate approach.
Prerequisite: INTM 340. (3-0-3) (C)
INTM 442
Warehousing and Distribution
This course covers warehouse layout
and usage based on product requirements
such as refrigeration, hazardous
material, staging area, and
value added activities. Processes covered
include receiving, put-away,
replenishment, picking and packing.
The requirement for multiple trailer/rail
car loading and unloading is
considered as well as equipment
needed for loading, unloading, and
storage. Computer systems for managing
the operations are reviewed.
Emphasis is on material handling
from warehouse arrival through
warehouse departure. Prerequisite:
INTM 340. (3-0-3) (C)
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INTM 443
Purchasing
Purchasing responsibilities, processes,
and procedures are included.
Topics covered include: supplier selection
and administration, qualification
of new suppliers, preparing purchase
orders, negotiating price and delivery,
strategic customer/vendor relationships,
and resolution of problems. All
aspects of Supplier Relation
Management (SRM) are covered.
Prerequisite: INTM 340. (3-0-3) (C)
INTM 444
Export/Import Management
Internationalization of industry
requires special expertise and knowledge,
which must be taken into consideration
throughout all interactions
with overseas companies either
as customers or suppliers. Topics covered
include custom clearance, bonded
shipping, international shipping
options, import financing and letters
of credit, customer regulations,
insurance, import duties and trade
restrictions, exchange rates, and
dealing with different cultures.
Prerequisite: INTM 340. (3-0-3) (C)
INTM 477
Entrepreneurship in Industry
This course is available to all students
interested in manufacturing
and the activities that support manufacturing
including logistics, business,
facilities and engineering. The
emphasis will be on the role of entrepreneurship
in existing manufacturing
and related industries as well as
in start-up companies. Since manufacturing
and related industrial
activities represent over 30% of the
economy, the economic future of the
nation depends on the health of this
sector. The objective of this course is
to provide the skills to the students
to introduce innovation and entrepreneurship
in manufacturing and the
industry that supports it. (3-0-3)
IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 2006–2008
Interprofessional Projects
IPRO 497
Interprofessional Project (IPRO)
The interprofessional project (IPRO)
course develops the knowledge and
skills of students in teamwork, leadership,
and project management
while working in multidisciplinary
teams on open-ended problem solving
projects involving technical, ethical,
environmental, economic, public policy,
and legal issues. Students also
gain experience in a wide range of
communication methods and choose
from a range of IPRO project experiences
that apply one or more
methodologies associated with
research, design, process improvement,
service learning, entrepreneurship
and international engagement.
IPRO project experiences are a
proven way to enhance a student's
resume and credentials in recruiting.
IPRO project team sections typically
have 12 members, but may range
from 5 to 20 depending on the scope
of the project. Students on a team
may range from sophomore to graduate
level and represent a variety of
disciplines and professional programs
that can broadly contribute to
a project effort. Specific rules governing
a student’s selection of IPRO
course sections may apply in certain
degree programs. Some projects may
carry humanities or social sciences
credit. Students should review the
detailed IPRO Project listings at
http://ipro.iit.edu and consult their
academic adviser before enrolling in
an IPRO course section. (1-6-3) (C)
Information Technology and
Management
ITM 300
Communication in the Workplace
Review, analyze and practice verbal
and written communication formats
found in the workplace. Emphasis on
developing skills in technical writing
and oral presentations using electronic
and traditional media. Credit
not granted for both ITM 300 and
COM 421; INTM 301 may be substituted
for this course. (3-0-3) (C)