Study of supply chain management as corporate strategy within a globally competitive environment.  Theories of strategy and the principles of financial accounting are used to evaluate various supply chain systems. Logistical processes within supply chains are also assessed in terms of their structure and efficiency.

Study of theories, information systems and practices used to share information and knowledge within the community of practitioners operating in a global supply chain. Challenges and opportunities associated with applying information technology to supply chain systems are evaluated.

Study of the logistical activities of international business. Sourcing, manufacturing, marketing and transportation are assessed in a cross-border, cross-cultural context. The impacts of import-export practices, foreign direct investment, and trade policy on supply chain management are determined and evaluated.

Study of the human factors involved in effective supply chain management. Techniques for motivation, human resource management, evaluation of organizational culture.

Study of the tools needed to measure and sell the value created by logistics throughout the supply chain.  An evaluation of factors of complexity and their impact on the creation of this value. Physical valuation will be determined through the techniques of supply chain modeling and computer-based simulation. Financial valuation will be determined through activity-based cost accounting and capital budgeting techniques.