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462 Course Descriptions/HumanitiesHumanitiesphilosophy.tamu.edu(HUMA)685. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 6. Directed studies in specific problem areas in the humanities. May berepeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.Industrial Distributionetidweb.tamu.edu(IDIS)The Dwight Look College of Engineering offers a web-based, graduate program leading to thedegree of Master of Industrial Distribution (MID). Enrollment in MID classes is restricted to studentswho have been admitted to the MID program. The program of study has been designed for individualswith interest and/or background in industrial and high technology channels. See page 123 of thiscatalog for details on MID.611. Current Issues in Industrial Distribution. (3-0). Credit 3. Contemporary issues and trends affectingparticipants in the industrial distribution industry; opportunities and challenges for leaders identifiedand explored from the perspective of industrial distributors, manufacturers and end users. Prerequisite:Enrollment in the MID program.614. Industrial Distributor Networks. (3-0). Credit 3. Industrial distributor’s network channel in distributioncenters, warehouse management systems, hot-shot and standard truck fleets, forecasting andpurchasing strategies for technical products; an examination of the integration of the field and insidesales force into distributor network strategy. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MID program.621. Industrial Distributor Processes I. (3-0). Credit 3. Industrial distributor processes with an emphasison assessing the value added effectiveness of specific industrial distributor initiatives. Prerequisite:IDIS 644.622. Industrial Distributor Processes II. (3-0). Credit 3. Continuation of IDIS 621. Prerequisite:IDIS 621.624. Strategic Relationships for Industrial Distributors. (3-0). Credit 3. Issues related to establishingand maintaining a beneficial relationship between distributors and manufacturers; developing effectivebuyer-seller relationships in the industrial distribution sector. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MIDprogram.634. Quality Concepts in Industrial Distribution. (3-0). Credit 3. Concepts, issues and techniques usedto plan, analyze, control, and improve the quality of industrial distribution products and processes forincreased consumer satisfaction. Prerequisite: IDIS 655.644. Industrial Distributor Information and Technology Management. (3-0). Credit 3. Industrial distributor’suse of information systems to manage operations; combination of information systems andautomation to achieve increased cross docking drop ships and automated tracking of industrial distributoroperations metrics. Prerequisite: IDIS 614.655. Global Distribution. (3-0). Credit 3. Issues in global distribution on a small to large scale; emphasison competitive global business strategies, cultural and exchange issues, distribution practices of othercountries, global distribution networks, and transportation issues across the globe; an optional one weekinternational trip to solidify foundation in international distribution concepts and strategies. Prerequisite:IDIS 611.664. Distribution Profitability Analysis. (3-0). Credit 3. Integrating advanced financial and accountinganalysis useful to distribution executives in assessing the financial performance of distribution operations.Concepts and techniques in using financial statements and industrial distribution industry studiesto manage cash flow, debt, working capital risk, capital budgeting, credit, receivables, inventory, personneland profitability. Prerequisite: IDIS 624.674. Industrial Distribution Enterprise. (3-0). Credit 3. Explore changing environment of industrial distributionfrom globalization effects, environmental conditions, industrial distribution culture and organizationalfactors; focus on building, achieving and sustaining a competitive advantage. Prerequisite:IDIS 664.