LM 2020 introduction to logistics and supply chain management – Level 4 present catalog description; learning outcomes; method of teaching and learning; indicative reading list; communication requirements.
DEREE COLLEGE SYLLABUS FOR: LM 2020 INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT – LEVEL US CREDITS: 3/0/3 UK CREDITS: 15 (New, Spring 2015) PREREQUISITES: None CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Overview of the logistics and supply chain industry The logistics and supply chain context, importance of logistics and supply chain management to value offered, economic impact of logistics and supply chain industry, functions and operations, basic principles RATIONALE: The module focuses on the theories and practice of logistics and supply chain management By taking this module students acquire an understanding of the context of logistics and supply chain management, as well as knowledge of the theory and tools of modern logistics and of related management processes and functions within the industry and its different segments Students will also acquire an understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the context of logistics and supply chain management at the local, national and international levels LEARNING OUTCOMES: As a result of taking this module, the student should be able to: Describe the nature, scope and structure of the logistics and supply chain operations Explain the strategic and operational planning involved in creating and running a high value supply chain Identify the dynamic implications involved in managing critical functions of logistics and supply chain management METHOD OF TEACHING AND LEARNING: In congruence with the teaching and learning strategy of the college, the following tools are used: ASSESSMENT: Classes consist of lectures, discussions, collaborative in-class small projects and specialized video presentations Throughout the lectures students develop knowledge and understanding related to the subject content Discussions and collaborative in-class small projects reinforce students’ cognitive and key transferable skills Specialized video presentations familiarize students with professional skills and further develop their cognitive skills Office Hours: Students are encouraged to make full use of the office hours of their instructor in order to consult and discuss issues related to the course's content Use of blackboard site, where instructors post lecture notes, assignments instructions, timely announcements, as well as additional resources In-class, 1-hour, "diagnostic" test formative Midterm Examination (1-hour) summative Final Examination (2-hour) summative 0% 40% 60% Essay-type questions Essay-type questions Essay-type questions The formative test aims to prepare students for the summative assessments The Midterm Examination tests Learning Outcome The Final Examination tests Learning Outcomes and INDICATIVE READING LIST: REQUIRED MATERIAL: Waters, D Logistics: An Introduction to Supply Chain Management, Palgrave: Macmillan, latest edition RECOMMENDED READING: BOOKS Arnold, J.R.T., Chapman, S.N., and Clive, L.M (2010), Introduction to Materials Management, 7th ed., Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 0131376705, ISBN-13: 978-0131376700 Christopher, M (2007) Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Pearson Education Limited Harrison, A & van Hoek, R (2008) Logistics Management and Strategy, 3rd, ed., Prentice Hall Hugos M (2011) Essentials of Supply Chain Management, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons Min H (2015), Essentials of Supply Chain Management, The: New Business Concepts and Applications, Pearson, ISBN-10: 0134036239 | ISBN-13: 9780134036236 Sanders N (2012) Supply Cain Management: A Global Perspective, John Wiley and Sons Wisner J., Tan K-C & Leong G K (2009) Principles of Supply Chain Management, 2nd ed., Cengage ARTICLES Corominas, A (2013) Supply chains: what they are and the new problems they raise International Journal of Production Research, 51(23/24), 6828-6835 Lichocik, G., & Sadowski, A (2013) Efficiency of supply chain management Strategic and operational approach Logforum, 9(2), 119-125 Arzu Akyuz, G., & Erman Erkan, T (2010) Supply chain performance measurement: A literature review International Journal of Production Research, 48(17), 5137-5155 Randall, W S., Wittmann, C., Nowicki, D R., & Pohlen, T L (2014) Service-dominant logic and supply chain management: are we there yet? International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, 44(1/2), 113-131 Glatzel, C., Großpietsch, J., & Silva, I (2011) Is your top team undermining your supply chain? Mckinsey Quarterly, (1), 72-77 Christopher, M., & Ryals, L J (2014) The Supply Chain Becomes the Demand Chain Journal of Business Logistics, 35(1), 29-35 JOURNALS Business Process Management Journal Harvard Business Review International Journal of Logistics Management International Journal of Operations and Production Management International Journal of Physical Distribution and Material Flow International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management International Journal of Service Industry Management Journal of Business Logistics Logistics Today Strategic Management Journal COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS: Assignments presented in Word Use of appropriate terminology SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: Blackboard, MS Office, search engines WWW RESOURCES: Students are expected to use the internet at their own discretion to select information on the module Useful sources include: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Institute for Supply Management (ISM) International Federation of Purchasing & Supply Management (IFPSM) Logistics Management Logistics Quarterly Logistics Viewpoints Material Handling Management MM&D Packaging News Procurement Insights SCM Resource Centre Supply Chain & Logistics Association Canada (SCL) Supply Chain Council (SCC) Supply Chain Digital Supply Chain Intelligence Supplymanagement.com INDICATIVE CONTENT: 10 11 12 Logistics and Supply Chains Development of Logistics Logistics Strategy Integrated Supply Chains Global Logistics Locating Facilities Capacity Management Flows of materials Procurement Inventory Management Warehousing Transport ... Chain & Logistics Association Canada (SCL) Supply Chain Council (SCC) Supply Chain Digital Supply Chain Intelligence Supplymanagement.com INDICATIVE CONTENT: 10 11 12 Logistics and Supply Chains... Purchasing & Supply Management (IFPSM) Logistics Management Logistics Quarterly Logistics Viewpoints Material Handling Management MM&D Packaging News Procurement Insights SCM Resource Centre Supply Chain. .. S.N., and Clive, L.M (2010), Introduction to Materials Management, 7th ed., Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 0131376705, ISBN-13: 978-0131376700 Christopher, M (2007) Logistics and Supply Chain Management,