This course will look at how supply chain management can be used effectively to improve financial performance. It will look at management trade-offs between long-term and short-term supply chain decisions. It will also look how companies improve their cash flow using better inventory management and supply chain financing. Participants will also form teams to play a supply chain simulation game. It requires teams to make annual supply chain management decisions that will impact revenue growth, cut costs, and/or manage risks of the company, taking into consideration management trade-offs and both short-term and long-term profitability, with an overall strategic plan.