The student will focus on the study of the latest Supply Chain Management strategies, tactics and developments. In an ever more technical world the data and cybersecurity will be reviewed on a broader context. The student will synthesize the growing effect of Supply Chain Management on current operations, international relationships and effects on the field, and where there are areas of improvements or failings. The faculty will directly support and mentor the exploration phase of the planning. This first class is overviewing the bigger picture as the research scope is being formed. (6)