MANF 437 - Contracts and Vendor Relations

Credits: 3
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 22
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Participate in vendor screening and selection. Apply sound supply chain principles to the validation of vendor relations and ultimately, to the final negotiations of contracts with manufacturing suppliers.

Prerequisite: BASPD Director permission.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Validate vendor core competencies through direct evaluation of vendor processes and capabilities.
Inspect appropriate vendor financials and physical facility through direct visits as needed.
Select the appropriate supply chain partnerships based on core competencies as they apply to manufacturing needs within the Production Lab.
Negotiate production contracts to mutual satisfaction.

Course Contents

Vendor research.
Vendor meetings.
Financial analysis.
Facilities inspection.
Risk analysis.
Capacity analysis.
Contract negotiation.

Instructional Units: 3.5