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THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
DEPARTMENT OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
COURSE OUTLINE
SCM 3360 - SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS
Fall 2014
Alok Dua
376 Drake Centre
Phone: 474 8104
e-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: M/W 10-11 am or by appointment.
Objectives of the Course
The objectives of this course are to introduce you to the analysis of typical supply chain problems,
with emphasis on the kind of trade-offs that supply chain managers must make. In the course, we will
examine various aspects of supply chains, from procurement and supply, through transportation and
storage along the supply chain, to delivery of the product to the consumer or final user.
Course Material
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Paul R. Murphy, Jr. and A.Michael Knemeyer, 2014. Contemporary Logistics – 11th
Edition. Pearson
Methods of Instruction
Case Studies. requires active student participation.
Each of the teaching case studies for this course is based on the chapters of the book in which a
decision must be made in light of a number of tradeoffs and alternatives. For days in which we do a
case discussion, class time will be devoted to discussing the situation, the managerial and technical
implications of various options, and action to be taken to implement preferred options. There is no
one right answer to a case but there are definitely approaches that address the issues and recognize
the tradeoffs involved. Thus, the lack of a single correct answer does not imply that all suggestions
are equally valid.
For each case discussion, you have been assigned some "Questions for Consideration." These
questions are for guidance only, to help you focus on certain aspects of a particular case. At a
minimum, you should be prepared to address each question in class.
Overall, putting yourself in the position of the decision maker, the real issue is what should be done
and why? That is, as the decision maker, how do you plan to resolve the situation?
Other Methods may include, exercises, Lectures, mini-tests, site visits, and student presentations.
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Performance Evaluation
Class participation
Mini Tests (Total of three tests 10% each)
Class presentation
Summaries
Final examination content based
15%
30%
7.5%
7.5%
40%
Participation. (Rough guideline for class average score in participation is 62% - 68%) Participation
is very important. We expect you to be prepared for each and every class and to participate by
making a "substantive contribution" in a fair number of classes during the term.
In general, a substantive contribution helps push the understanding of the class forward. Examples
include, but are not limited to, being involved in a discussion of assigned material, arguing your
point of view during a case discussion, asking a relevant question, suggesting an alternate
viewpoint, or redirecting our attention to something else in need of discussion.
Thus, you do not have to be a top participant in each class, nor do you have to have the "right
answer" when you do participate. Please do not hesitate to speak simply because you think your
ideas might be challenged; this is the place for such challenges. The participation grade is intended
to be a stimulant to discussion, not a deterrent.
Although we expect you to attend every class, attendance is not the same as participation. On very
rare and exceptional occasions, you may be unprepared for a class and do not wish to be called
upon. If so, you should let your instructor know before class (preferably by voicemail or e-mail),
but please attend. You do not have to explain why you are unprepared; your instructor will simply
expect more from you on other days.
We judge participation for each session on a scale of 0 to 4, where 4 indicates a substantive
contribution for the day and 0 indicates no contribution. An average contribution, such as building
on points made by others, is worth 1.
At the end of the course, overall participation will be determined by assigning grades to the best and
worst participators and scaling others accordingly. Note: This makes it possible for everyone to do
well in participation.
Case summary: As you will be preparing for all the cases before coming to the class as an
added incentive you will be provided ¾ mark for each summary submitted prior to the start
of the discussion in the class. This summary need only be 1 page hand written notes. You have
to submit only 10 out of 13 summaries
Mini-Test. Mini-test is multiple-choice test, based on assigned study material. Mini-test will be
administered, first individually (75%) and then as a group exercise (25%). As it is important to master
the course content, but scarce class time is best spent on other activities, I want you to "get ahead"
so that you can make more informed contributions to other class activities. The mini-test procedure
is a good, well-developed and well-tested method for doing this. The approach serves two purposes.
First, it encourages you to be prepared to do your fair share in upcoming sessions. Second, it should
raise your group's level of understanding of the assigned study material - beyond the level of any
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individual group member. More detail about the mini-test requirements and procedures will be
specified in a separate handout.
Content-Based Final Exam. (Comprehensive) This exam will be designed to test your knowledge
of the assigned readings and text material. They may consist of various types of questions (e.g., case
scenario, essay style, short answer, multiple-choice, problems). The nature of exam will be made
clear in class, as we approach exam time. However, for exams, note that the only electronic device
allowed will be a calculator and the only other material allowed will be an English-language
dictionary. Any other items require your instructor's permission well before the exam.
Also, please note the following statement from the University of Manitoba, Undergraduate
Calendar, Academic Schedule:
Students are reminded that they must remain available until all examination and test
obligations have been fulfilled.
Other Information and Requirements
Attendance. We start on time and we expect you to attend each and every session. On those very
rare and exceptional occasions when you cannot attend, let your instructor know in advance (by
voicemail or e-mail). You do not have to explain why you are not attending; your instructor will
simply expect your contribution on other days.
Class Seating and Name Cards. Please choose a permanent seat at the beginning of our second
session. As well, bring your name cards to each session. I need to objectively grade you for your
class participation; this arrangement will help me do so.
Study Groups. During the first week, you should form study groups of five or six people. The
purpose of these groups is to help you learn by discussing each case or session with others prior to
class. As well, I may periodically ask you to perform other group tasks. Please submit lists of study
group members at the beginning of our third session. Anyone not in a group will then be assigned
arbitrarily to one.
Operations Visits. With your study group, you are encouraged to visit one operation in the
Winnipeg area. Your group will be responsible for making all arrangements for the visit (including
choosing a site and lining up contacts). During our second or third session, you will be asked to
sign a release form concerning these site visits.
Presentation Topics: A 8 to 10 minutes presentation has to be given by each group the presentation
topics have to be chosen by student groups and cleared by instructor
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Final grades are based on the student’s weighted mark and performance relative to other
students. The following are the tentative grade cutoffs.
A+
90-100
A
82-91.9
B+
75-81.9
B
70-74.9
C+
65-69.9
C
60-64.9
D
50-59.9
F
0-49.9
These tentative cutoffs are subject to adjustment up or down depending on the relative
performance of the current class compared to prior classes that have taken the course with
the same instructor. The grades may also be compared with other instructors to maintain
overall fairness.
Note: Submission of late assignment is not allowed. No make- up mini test will be held. No
extension will be provided for group presentation. If you have a valid medical certificate for
missing any of the exercises mentioned above your score will be adjusted to the final exam. You
will be allowed to write a Def. final exam if you provide proper medical documentation to the
administrative office.
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Tentative Class Plan and Schedule
Date
Sep 8, 10, 15
Sep 17
Sep 22
Sep 24
Sep 29 ,
Oct 1
Oct 6
Oct 8
Oct 13
Oct 15
Oct 20
Oct 22
Oct 27
Oct 29
Nov 3
Nov 5
Nov 10
Nov 12
Nov 17
Nov 19
Nov 24
Nov 26, Dec1, 3
Topic
Introduction ( Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Inventory cost trade offs,
Economic order quantity, exercise 1 and exercise 1A)
Ch 1, Case 1.1:Kiddieland and Super Gym
Ch 4, Case 4.1: Red Spot Markets Company
(Summary 1 due on both cases)
Ch 3, Case 3.1: Brant Freezer and company (Summary 2 due on case)
Ch 5, Case 5.1: Johnson Toy Company
Ch. 6, Case 6.1: Tempo Ltd (Summary 3 due on both cases)
Mini Test 1 Book Ch 1,2, 3, 4, 5
Ch. 7, Case 7.1: Handy Andy Inc
Ch. 9, Case 9.1: All Indian Logistics Services (Summary 4 due on both cases)
Ch. 8, Case 8.1: Low Nail Company (EOQ) (Summary 5 due on case)
Mini Test 2 Book Ch 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
No Class
Ch. 11, Case 11.1: Let there be light lamp shade (Summary 6 due on case)
Ch. 12, Case 12.1: Truck Company (Summary 7 due on case)
Ch. 13, Case 13.1: Chippy Potato Chip Company
Ch. 14, Case 14.1: N.A.M (Summary 8 due on both cases)
Mini Test 3 Book Ch 11, 12, 13, 14
Exercise 2: trade off Lost sales- Inventory and Lost sales- transportation
(Summary 9 due on exercise)
Exercise 3: Collaboration between mine, Manufacturer and retailer (Summary
10 due on exercise)
Ex 4: transportation Incentives (Summary 11 due on exercise)
Case: Specialty metal company
Ex 5 Variation in demand and variation in lead time separately (Summary 12
due on exercise)
Ex 7 Simultaneous variation in both demand and lead time (Summary 13 due on
exercise)
Presentations
Final Exam is content based and Comprehensive
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Academic Integrity
It is critical to the reputation of the Faculty of Management and of our degrees, that everyone
associated with our faculty behave with the highest academic integrity. As the faculty that helps create business
and government leaders, we have a special obligation to ensure that our ethical standards are beyond reproach.
Any dishonesty in our academic transactions violates this trust. Specifically, acts of academic dishonesty
include, but are not limited to:
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using the exact words of a published or unpublished author without quotation marks and without
referencing the source of these words
duplicating a table, graph or diagram, in whole or in part, without referencing the source
paraphrasing the conceptual framework, research design, interpretation, or any other ideas of another
person, whether written or verbal (e.g., personal communications, ideas from a verbal presentation)
without referencing the source
copying the answers of another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment
providing answers to another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment
taking any unauthorized materials into an examination or term test (crib notes)
impersonating another student or allowing another person to impersonate oneself for the purpose of
submitting academic work or writing any test or examination
stealing or mutilating library materials
accessing test prior to the time and date of the sitting
changing name or answer(s) on a test after that test has been graded and returned
submitting the same paper or portions thereof for more than one assignment, without discussions with
the instructors involved
Group Projects and Group Work
Many courses in the Faculty of Management require group projects. Students should be aware that
group projects are subject to the same rules regarding academic dishonesty. Because of the unique nature of
group projects, all group members should exercise special care to ensure that the group project does not violate
the policy on Academic Integrity. Should a violation occur, group members are jointly accountable unless the
violation can be attributed to a specific individual(s).
Some courses, while not requiring group projects, encourage students to work together in groups (or at
least do not prohibit it) before submitting individual assignments. Students are encouraged to discuss this issue
as it relates to academic integrity with their instructor to avoid violating this policy.
In the Faculty of Management, all suspected cases of academic dishonesty are passed to the Dean's
office in order to ensure consistency of treatment.
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