Kevin Sweeney
Associate Professor
Department of Management
Saunders College of Business
585-475-2103
Office Location
Kevin Sweeney
Associate Professor
Department of Management
Saunders College of Business
585-475-2103
Currently Teaching
DECS-445
Managing Supplier Relations
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the subject of managing supplier relations and purchasing activities. Topics covered include supplier selection, vendor pricing, materials quality control, value analysis, make-or-buy, speculation and hedging, and international sourcing as well as the legal and ethical constraints faced by purchasing practitioners.
INTB-315
Exporting and Global Sourcing
3 Credits
The practice of international business is detailed-oriented and complex as cross-border trade and investment is subject to various market forces and government regulations. In this course students will study the issues of compliance, risk assessment, sources of international information, logistical complexities and intermediaries, and international payments and financing. The course will develop students with the necessary knowledge base and skills to become successful in the practice of cross border transactions.