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Industrial Distribution

(faculty, see Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution)

(IDIS)

The Dwight Look College of Engineering offers a web-based, executive graduate program leading to the degree of Master of Industrial Distribution (MID). Enrollment in MID classes is restricted to students who have been admitted to the MID program. The program of study has been designed for individuals with interest and/or background in industrial and high technology channels. See page 84 of this catalog for details on MID.

611. Current Issues in Industrial Distribution. (3-0). Credit 3.

Contemporary issues and trends affecting participants in the industrial distribution industry; opportunities and challenges for leaders identified and explored from the perspective of industrial distributors, manufacturers and end users. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MID program.

614. Industrial Distributor Networks. (3-0). Credit 3.

Industrial distributor's network channel in distribution centers, warehouse management systems, hot-shot and standard truck fleets, forecasting and purchasing strategies for technical products; an examination of the integration of the field and inside sales force into distributor network strategy. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MID program.

621. Industrial Distributor Processes I. (3-0). Credit 3.

Industrial distributor processes with an emphasis on assessing the value added effectiveness of specific industrial distributor initiatives. Prerequisite: IDIS 644.

622. Industrial Distributor Processes II. (3-0). Credit 3.

Continuation of IDIS 621. Prerequisite: IDIS 621.

624. Strategic Relationships for Industrial Distributors. (3-0). Credit 3.

Issues related to establishing and maintaining a beneficial relationship between distributors and manufacturers; developing effective buyer-seller relationships in the industrial distribution sector. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MID program.

634. Quality Concepts in Industrial Distribution. (3-0). Credit 3.

Concepts, issues and techniques used to plan, analyze, control, and improve the quality of industrial distribution products and processes for increased consumer satisfaction. Prerequisite: IDIS 655.

644. Industrial Distributor Information and Technology. (3-0). Credit 3.

Industrial distributor's use of information systems to manage operations; combination of information systems and automation to achieve increased cross docking drop ships and automated tracking of industrial distributor operations metrics. Prerequisites: IDIS 614.

655. Global Distribution. (3-0). Credit 3.

Issues in global distribution on a small to large scale; emphasis on competitive global business strategies, cultural and exchange issues, distribution practices of other countries, global distribution networks, and transportation issues across the globe; an optional one week international trip to solidify students' foundation in international distribution concepts and strategies. Prerequisite: IDIS 611.

664 Distribution Profitability Analysis. (3-0). Credit 3.

Integrating advanced financial and accounting analysis useful to distribution executives in assessing the financial performance of distribution operations. Concepts and techniques in using financial statements and industrial distribution industry studies to manage cash flow, debt, working capital risk, capital budgeting, credit, receivables, inventory, personnel and profitability. Prerequisite: IDIS 624.

674. Industrial Distribution Enterprise. (3-0). Credit 3.

Explore changing environment of industrial distribution from globalization effects, environmental conditions, industrial distribution culture and organizational factors; focus on building, achieving and sustaining a competitive advantage. Prerequisite: IDIS 664.

685. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 6.

Individual and group problems dealing with application of industrial distribution theory and practice; foreign and domestic projects of special interest. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the MID program and approval of program director.

689. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4.

Selected topics in an identified area of industrial distribution. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of MID program director.

693. Professional Study. Credit 1 to 6.

Approved professional study project in industrial distribution; preparation of a record of study summarizing the rationale, procedure and results of the completed study. Prerequisite: Approval of MID program director.