IDIS 240
- Introduction to Industrial Distribution. [ Course
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IDIS 300 - Industrial Electricity. [ Course
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IDIS 303 - Mechanical Power Transmission [ Course
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IDIS 340 - Manufacturer Distributor Relations.
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IDIS 343 - Distribution Logistics. [ Course
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IDIS 344 - Distributor Information and Control
Systems. [ Course
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IDIS 364 - Distributor Operations and Financial
Management. [ Course
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IDIS 400 - Industrial Automation. [ Course
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IDIS 403 - Fluid Power Technologies. [ Course
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IDIS 420 - Electronics Distribution Networks.
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IDIS 424 - Purchasing Applications in Distribution. [ Course
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IDIS 430 - Selling Distribution Solutions. [ Course
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IDIS 434 - The Quality Process for Distributors.
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IDIS 444 - Distributor Customer Base Management.
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IDIS
240 - Introduction to Industrial Distribution. (2-0) Credit 2.
I,II
Definition, history, types
of industrial distribution; range of products; line of distribution;
function of and services provided by distributors; distributor operational
and financial analyses; measures of organizational effectiveness;
employment and advancement opportunities in the field of industrial
distribution.
IDIS
300 - Industrial Electricity. (2-3) Credit 3. I, II
Industrial applications
of electrical theory, codes, circuitry, wiring devices, motors and
controllers, switch gear and solid state controls. Prerequisites:
PHYS 202; upper-level status.
IDIS
303 - Mechanical Power Transmission. (3-3) Credis 4.
Overview of the engineering concepts
of mechanical power and the components within a system to provide
transmission of that power into useful work; experimental application
of the related theory as it relates to the industrial distributor;
“real world” knowledge learned for application in industry. Prerequisites:
admitted to major degree sequence (upper-level) in industrial distribution.
IDIS
340 - Manufacturer Distributor Relations. (3-0) Credit 3. I,II
Case histories, current
approaches and procedures for attaining and maintaining optimum manufacturer
distributor relations: communication, policy, training, distributor
calls, check list, distributor selection, danger signals, evaluation
and advisory councils. Prerequisite: IDIS 240; upper-level classification.
IDIS
343 - Distribution Logistics. (3-0) Credit 3. I,II
Study of concepts, issues,
and techniques used to plan, analyze, and control the logistics network;
examination of three key logistical decision making area: inventories,
facilities, and transportation; particular interest will be the study
of techniques and technologies for managing and optimizing the logistical
(supply) chain. Prerequisites: STAT 303; junior of senior classification.
IDIS
344 - Distributor
Information and Control Systems. (3-3) Credit 3. I,II
Industrial distribution
systems including hardware and software operations; inventory management,
vendor evaluation; physical distribution systems; use of bar codes,
radio frequency, and other automated date entry techniques; purchasing
operations. Prerequisites: IDIS 144 or 242; IDIS 343 or 414 or registration
therein.
IDIS
364 - Distributor Operations and Financial Management. (3-0) Credit
3. I,II
Assessment of firm performance
utilizing financial statement analysis and industry studies; methods
for planning, implementing and monitoring profitability from distributor
operations; procedures for controlling cash flow; credit, receivables,
inventory, personnel and productivity; and related financial operations.
Prerequisites: IDIS 144 and IDIS 240, ACCT 209 and ACCT 210; upper-level
classification.
IDIS
400 - Industrial Automation. (2-3) Credit 3. I, II, S
Industrial applications
of electronic devices-instrumentation; AC and DC drives; local area
networks; cell and are controllers and advanced applications of programmable
controllers. Prerequisite: ENTC 330; upper-level status.
IDIS
403 - Fluid Power Technologies
Overview of the engineering concepts
of hydraulics and pneumatic power and its concepts within a system
to provide transmission of that power into useful work; experimental
application of the related theory as it relates to the industrial
distributor; “real world” knowledge learned for applications in industry.
Prerequisistes: IDIS 303, IDIS 300; upper-level.
IDIS
420 – Electronic Distribution
Neworks. (3-0) Credit 3. I, II
Study of concepts, issues, and techniques
used to plan, analyze and control industrial/electronic distribution
networks; interdisciplinary approach combining team projects, individual
research, case study analysis, life cycle costing, value analysis;
case studies and procurement modeling for distributors. Prerequisites:
IDIS 343 and 344 or registration therin; upper-level.
IDIS
424 - Purchasing Applications in Distribution. (3-0) Credit 3.
I,II
Applications of purchasing
systems, specifically for the distribution industry; emphasis on supplier
relations, strategic purchase planning, supplier evaluation, global
purchasing techniques, cost analysis, life cycle costing, value analysis;
case studies and procurement modeling for distributors. Prerequisites:
IDIS 340 and IDIS 344 or registration therein.
IDIS
430 - Sales Engineering. (3-2) Credit 4.
Sales and sales management techniques for analyzing distribution challenges
and providing solutions through effective communication; establishing
credibility, effective questioning techniques, developing solutions,
presenting solutions, anticipating objections and gaining a commitment,
plus techniques for building, developing and compensating an effective
sales organization. Prerequisites: IDIS 340; junior or senior classification.
IDIS
434 - The Quality Process for Distributors. (3-0) Credit 3. I,II
Application of the "Deming"
principles specifically for distributors, including customer needs
analysis, research and data collection methodology, employee involvement
techniques, team building, leadership, communications, statistical
methods, data analysis; solutions to quality problems for distributors.
Prerequisite: IDIS 424; must be taken the last semester before graduation;
upper-level status.
IDIS
444 - Leadership in Technology. (3-0) Credit 3. I,II
Managing change in a dynamic environment
in industrial distribution including key success factors involved
in firm profitability, issues of a strategic nature; negotiation process;
ethical behavior in achieving economic and social performance. Prerequisites:
IDIS 430; must be taken the last semester before graduation.
IDIS
481 – Seminar –
Internship Preparation. (1-0) Credit 1. II
Develop an understanding of the distribution
industry and its opportunities; prepare students for summer internship;
provide students with the opportunities to network with industry and
companies that will be hiring summer interns. Prerequisite: minimum
of 60 credit hours completed.
IDIS
484 – Professional Internship. (2-0) Credit 2. S
Independent study and on-the-job supervised
experience related to a professional area of interest in industrial
distribution. Prerequisite: IDIS 481
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