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.
Trang 1DEREE COLLEGE SYLLABUS FOR:
LM 2020 INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT – LEVEL 4
US CREDITS: 3/0/3
UK CREDITS: 15
(New, Spring 2015)
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:
1 Describe the nature, scope and structure of the logistics and supply chain operations
2 Explain the strategic and operational planning involved in creating and running a high value supply chain
3 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:
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
ASSESSMENT:
Trang 2In-class, 1-hour, "diagnostic" test -
formative
0% Essay-type
questions Midterm Examination (1-hour) -
summative
40% Essay-type
questions Final Examination (2-hour) -
summative
60% Essay-type
questions The formative test aims to prepare students for the summative assessments
The Midterm Examination tests Learning Outcome 1
The Final Examination tests Learning Outcomes 2 and 3
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
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
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
Trang 3 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)
Trang 4Supply Chain Digital Supply Chain Intelligence Supplymanagement.com
INDICATIVE CONTENT: 1 Logistics and Supply Chains
2 Development of Logistics
3 Logistics Strategy
4 Integrated Supply Chains
5 Global Logistics
6 Locating Facilities
7 Capacity Management
8 Flows of materials
9 Procurement
10 Inventory Management
11 Warehousing
12 Transport