SCM.250 · Analytical Methods for Supply Chain Management

Get Ready for the SCM Analytical Exam. 

SCMtutor is your study partner for the mathematical-programming part of SCM.250. Formulate Gurobi optimization models out loud and ask questions grounded in the course materials, so you walk into the exam confident with linear, integer, and mixed-integer modeling.

Exam dates

  • Residential students: August 31st, 2026
  • Blended students: September 9th, 2026
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