3 hrs., 3 credits.,

This course provides a general knowledge of Supply Chain Management and the associated functions necessary for delivery of goods and services to customers. The course will focus on what employees and managers must do to ensure an effective supply chain exists in their organization. Students will be introduced to the following topics: overview of SCM functions such as order processing, transportation, warehousing, purchasing and inventory, E-Commerce, information flow and customer service.

PCC MISSION AND OUTCOMES: Polk Community College is quality-driven educational institution providing degree, career, and lifelong learning programs within an environment of excellence and commitment to student success. As such, PCC’s A.S. Degree Program Outcomes address competence in career areas. A primary focus of this course is competence related to the following Program Outcome(s): Effectively use knowledge and skills in inventory and materials management, purchasing and supply strategies, negotiation strategies and logistics and physical distribution.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Supply Chain Management: A Logistics Perspective, 8th Edition; J. Coyle, E Bardi & C Langley, Jr; 8^th ed; South Western/Cengage Learning

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Include, but are not limited to, lecture, in class group assignments, case analysis, out of class research, term reports and student oral presentations.

WRITING REQUIREMENT (THE GORDON RULE): The "Gordon Rule", State Rule 6A-10.30, requires A.A. students to complete six semester hours of English and six semester hours of additional courses in which the student must demonstrate college-level writing skills through multiple assignments.  Because PCC uses a "Writing Across the Curriculum" approach to meeting the writing requirement, in addition to the required composition courses, any of the required social sciences and humanities courses will fulfill the writing requirement.

This is not a Gordon rule writing course, but it may include writing assignments as part of course requirements.

WITHDRAWAL: Students may officially withdraw from course(s) during any given term provided the appropriate policy and procedure is followed. Following the conclusion of the Drop/Add period, the student may officially withdraw without penalty from any credit course provided the appropriate forms are submitted to Student Services no later than the deadline published in the term schedule booklet. (The published deadline reflects the 70% point in the course based upon the course’s scheduled duration.) It is the student’s responsibility to submit these withdrawal forms. Failure to do so may result in an "F" in the course. By State rule students are not allowed to withdraw from the third course attempt. If students stop attending class after the deadline, or any time during the third attempt, a grade other than a "W" is assigned and posted. Students cannot use course withdrawal to avoid academic dishonesty penalties. Students who have been penalized for academic dishonesty in a course are not eligible to withdraw from the course.

REPEATING A COURSE: Under the Forgiveness Policy, a student is allowed three attempts in any one college credit course: one initial enrollment and two repeats. A course cannot be repeated unless the previously earned grade is a "D," "F," or "W." (See college catalog for details.) You are not allowed to withdraw from your third course attempt. If you stop attending class, a grade other than a "W" is assigned and posted.

PCC STANDARDS: Students are responsible for their own work. It is assumed that each student is honest and will abide by that standard. However, in the event there is an indication or suspicion that there has been a case of cheating/plagiarism, the situation will be dealt with in accordance with published college policy. Copies of this policy are available in Student Services offices

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESS/USE POLICY: All individuals who use information technology provided by Polk Community College (this includes, but is not limited to, telephones, computers, the PCC local area and wide area networks, and the Internet) must use these resources for academic purposes only. Use of these resources is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use can result in revocation or suspension of this privilege.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you are a student with a disability and will need special accommodations or auxiliary aids under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact the Coordinator of Academic Advising in Student Services on the Lakeland Campus (863) 297-1000 Ext. 6107 or the Winter Haven Campus (863) 297-1000 Ext. 5227.