The objective of this course is to introduce concepts and methods regarding the planning, design and operation of Supply Chains. Particular emphasis is placed on the strategic role of Supply Chain Management in the Global Business Environment. The course covers issues related to: i) the Emerging SCM trends in the Global Business Environment, ii) the design of a Global Supply Chain Network, iii) the modeling of SCM decisions, iv) the Supply Chain performance assessment, v) Modeling Distribution and Transportation Systems Decisions, and vi) International Logistics.