Value-chain perspective
Value-chain perspective is a central organizing idea supported by Rutgers' official course description; treat it as a lens for application, not as a promise about one instructor's exact sequence.
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33:799:301
Introduction To Supply Chain Management
SUPPLY CHAIN AND MARKETING SCIENCE
- credits
- 3
- Core
- None listed
- Typical seasons
- Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
- Fall 2026 sections
- 10
- Open snapshot
- 1 open in snapshot
Course guide
AI-generated overview
Course fingerprint 10 AI-generated signals
Difficulty
3/5Why
Rutgers defines this 3-credit cross-functional overview through forecasting, demand management, sourcing, procurement, sales and operations planning, logistics, warehousing, distribution, transportation, and the customer. Quantitative models are introduced as needed. This supports a conservative 3/5 difficulty signal; exact section practices can vary.
Workload
3/5Why
Rutgers defines this 3-credit cross-functional overview through forecasting, demand management, sourcing, procurement, sales and operations planning, logistics, warehousing, distribution, transportation, and the customer. Quantitative models are introduced as needed. This supports a conservative 3/5 workload signal; exact section practices can vary.
Pacing
3/5Why
Rutgers defines this 3-credit cross-functional overview through forecasting, demand management, sourcing, procurement, sales and operations planning, logistics, warehousing, distribution, transportation, and the customer. Quantitative models are introduced as needed. This supports a conservative 3/5 pacing signal; exact section practices can vary.
Projects
2/5Why
Rutgers defines this 3-credit cross-functional overview through forecasting, demand management, sourcing, procurement, sales and operations planning, logistics, warehousing, distribution, transportation, and the customer. Quantitative models are introduced as needed. This supports a conservative 2/5 project work signal; exact section practices can vary.
Exams
3/5Why
Rutgers defines this 3-credit cross-functional overview through forecasting, demand management, sourcing, procurement, sales and operations planning, logistics, warehousing, distribution, transportation, and the customer. Quantitative models are introduced as needed. This supports a conservative 3/5 exam intensity signal; exact section practices can vary.
Math
3/5Why
Rutgers defines this 3-credit cross-functional overview through forecasting, demand management, sourcing, procurement, sales and operations planning, logistics, warehousing, distribution, transportation, and the customer. Quantitative models are introduced as needed. This supports a conservative 3/5 math intensity signal; exact section practices can vary.
Memorization
3/5Why
Rutgers defines this 3-credit cross-functional overview through forecasting, demand management, sourcing, procurement, sales and operations planning, logistics, warehousing, distribution, transportation, and the customer. Quantitative models are introduced as needed. This supports a conservative 3/5 memorization load signal; exact section practices can vary.
Abstraction
3/5Why
Rutgers defines this 3-credit cross-functional overview through forecasting, demand management, sourcing, procurement, sales and operations planning, logistics, warehousing, distribution, transportation, and the customer. Quantitative models are introduced as needed. This supports a conservative 3/5 abstraction level signal; exact section practices can vary.
Prerequisites
2/5Why
Rutgers defines this 3-credit cross-functional overview through forecasting, demand management, sourcing, procurement, sales and operations planning, logistics, warehousing, distribution, transportation, and the customer. Quantitative models are introduced as needed. This supports a conservative 2/5 prerequisite dependence signal; exact section practices can vary.
Reading
3/5Why
Rutgers defines this 3-credit cross-functional overview through forecasting, demand management, sourcing, procurement, sales and operations planning, logistics, warehousing, distribution, transportation, and the customer. Quantitative models are introduced as needed. This supports a conservative 3/5 reading load signal; exact section practices can vary.
Topic breakdown
A practical chapter-by-chapter view from foundations to applications.
3 modules
Module 1
Value-chain perspective
Official Rutgers materials place this course around value-chain perspective; section examples may change, but the topic is a stable guide to the course's purpose.
value-chain perspective
Basic concept overview
Planning and sourcing
Planning and sourcing is a central organizing idea supported by Rutgers' official course description; treat it as a lens for application, not as a promise about one instructor's exact sequence.
Logistics and strategy
Logistics and strategy is a central organizing idea supported by Rutgers' official course description; treat it as a lens for application, not as a promise about one instructor's exact sequence.
Things to watch for
Treating value-chain perspective as a list of terms
Connect each term to the course question, evidence, and an example.
Ignoring the audience or context in planning and sourcing
State who is affected, what decision is being made, and what constraints matter.
Leaving logistics and strategy until the end
Use staged practice and revision so the final work reflects feedback and course goals.
Fall 2026 sections
1 open · Livingston
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0122245 | Open | JOSEPH, WESLY | Tuesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at BRR 1095; Thursday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at BRR 1095BRR 1095 | Livingston |
| 0222246 | Closed | PEAVEY, HUSSAN | Monday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at TIL 257; Thursday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at TIL 257TIL 257 | Livingston |
| 0322247 | Closed | PEAVEY, HUSSAN | Monday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at TIL 254; Thursday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at TIL 254TIL 254 | Livingston |
| 0422248 | Closed | PEAVEY, HUSSAN | Monday 7:30 PM-10:30 PM at BRR 1095BRR 1095 | Livingston |
| 0522249 | Closed | HELLRIEGEL | Tuesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at BRR 1095; Friday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at BRR 1095BRR 1095 | Livingston |
| 0622250 | Closed | LEONE, BETH ANN | Monday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at BE 100; Wednesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at BE 100BE 100 | Livingston |
| 0722251 | Closed | SANCHEZ PAREDES | Tuesday 2:00 PM-5:00 PM at BRR 5085BRR 5085 | Livingston |
| 0822252 | Closed | PEAVEY, HUSSAN | Monday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at BRR 1095; Thursday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at BRR 1095BRR 1095 | Livingston |
| 0922253 | Closed | EMBLEY, GARY | Monday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at BRR 1071; Thursday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at BRR 1071BRR 1071 | Livingston |
| H122254 | Closed | BELL, G. TONY | Tuesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at BRR 5113; Thursday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at BRR 5113BRR 5113 | Livingston |
cachedSource: Checked-in Rutgers Schedule of Classes snapshotsUpdated when term datasets are refreshedMay be stale
SIRS teaching signals
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.39
Course quality
4.32
Response rate
69.3%
Coverage
134 offerings · 2014–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taitt, Anthony | 25 | 4.35 | 4.28 |
| Mclaury, William | 18 | 4.49 | 4.42 |
| King J | 7 | 4.41 | 4.34 |
| Raman, Sundar | 6 | 4.20 | 4.17 |
| Bell, Gregory | 5 | 4.60 | 4.44 |
| Bell, G. Tony | 5 | 4.54 | 4.38 |
Course stats
Catalog and planning context
Credits
3
Current campuses
Livingston
Current availability
1 open of 10
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Core codes
None listed
Loaded terms
6
Prerequisites
No prerequisite note appears in the checked-in Rutgers catalog snapshots.
Degree requirement lists
No direct degree-list membership appears in the checked-in requirement index.
