new year, new classes

The University of Tennessee has announced its schedule of logistics-related professional courses for the first half of 2006, and the roster includes two brand new programs: "Making Performance-based Logistics Real—The Basics and Beyond" and "Getting Global Sourcing Right."

The first of the new programs, the performance-based logistics course, is designed for logistics managers working with their Defense Department counterparts under performance-based logistics contracts. The second new class, the week-long global sourcing program, is intended for managers and staff from supply chain, purchasing, operations, sourcing process improvement, and other departments interested in learning more about best practices in planning and executing a global sourcing strategy.

Unless otherwise noted, the main contact for information on the classes listed below is Bric Wheeler, (865) 974-8759, bwheeler@utk.edu. Course and registration information for all but the two new programs can be found at http://SupplyChain.utk.edu/TC513. All of the programs take place on the university's campus in Knoxville, Tenn.

The following is the schedule of programs:

• Jan. 16-18: Supply Chain Management Strategy
• Jan. 18-20: Demand Management in the Supply Chain
• Jan. 30-Feb. 2 and June 5-8: Making Performance-based Logistics Real: The Basics and Beyond (for information, visit http://PBL.utk.edu)
• Feb. 6-10: Getting Global Sourcing Right [for information, contact Rhonda Barton; (865) 9741626 or visit http://TheCenter.utk.edu]
• March 13-15: Logistics and Operations in the Supply Chain
• March 15-17: The Lean Enterprise and the Supply Chain
• April 10-12: Supply Chain Resource Management
• April 12-14: Integrative Supply Chain Experience
• April 24-28: Logistics Executive Development Program