INTRODUCTION TO SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGENET

TRA 1154  --  Fall, 2008

Kevin Fitzgerald, Ph.D., CPA, CPM                                                 Office Hours:               

Office:  LLC 2265                                                        MWF   7:30A -- 9:00A          

            Phone:  669-2830                                                        MW     12:00P -- 12:30P

            Fax:      297-1034                                                        T            3:00P -- 6:30P          

E-mail:  kfitzgerald@polk.edu                                       R            5:30P -- 6:30P @ Lakeland Airside   

                                                                                                                                    and/or by appointment  

 Section #  14729,  ASL 121,  R 6:30P

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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.

 COURSE OBJECTIVES

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

·        Understand various business functions, processes and supply chain terminology.

·        Describe the basic concepts and approaches that are helpful for analyzing and resolving supply chain problems.

·        Describe how supply chain is related to other key business processes.

·        Identify the key issues and challenges facing a supply chain professional.

·        Determine how to create customer value through logistical decisions.

COURSE CONTENT:           

• Overview of  Supply Chain Management functions
• The Logistical Environment
• Development and Growth of Logistics Systems
• Overview of Transportation Systems
• Introduction to Procurement Strategies
• Forms of inventory
• The Value and Flow of Information
• Supply Chain Strategies
• Customer Value and Supply Chain Management
• The Role of E-commerce in SCM
• Information Technology for SCM
• International Issues in Supply Chain Management

TEXTS:  Supply Chain Management: A Logistics Perspective, 8th Edition; Coyle et al

South Western/Cengage Learning

COURSE REQUIREMENTS & GRADES:

Attendance:  PCC Catalog  2008 – 2009 pg. 41

“Class attendance is a critical part of the teaching-learning process.  Students are expected to arrange their schedules in a manner enabling regular and prompt class attendance.”  

It is the students responsibility to ensure that:

-- examinations are taken at the assigned time, (i.e. – no make-up exams) 

-- if necessary, (which we hope it won’t be) complete appropriate paperwork with                                Student Services to drop course no later than October 30.  

Cheating and Plagiarism:  PCC Catalog 2008 – 2009 pg. 42

Research Paper/Report:

Each student will prepare a research paper/report on a logistics topic/question of their choice.  The report will be presented in a format that acts as a response to a question posed by your boss.  (However, in this instance you are able to select the topic/question you will respond to.)  The report will also demonstrate how all or most of the aspects of the logistics function are affected by your response.

The paper will be graded on the thoroughness of the research of the selected topic, effectiveness and clarity or the written presentation as well as grammar and appearance.  The paper will represent 40% of the final grade and will be due on December 4.

Case Studies:

You will be required to prepare a written response in the same format as that utilized for the research paper/report for 3 case studies.  Your  analysis of the cases should demonstrate (1) a grasp of the major problem in the case, (2)  a grasp of the minor problems in the case, (3) rejected solutions you

considered, (4) recommended solutions and (5) a proposed implementation plan for your recommendations.                        

All of the above should be supported by the reasons for your decisions and should demonstrate a knowledge of applying integrated supply chain management principles to the development of solutions.

Grading Summary  --  (Due dates are shown in the DATES &  ASSIGNMENTS section following.)

Case # 1                                                          10%             Grade Summary                          

Case # 2                                                          20                             >90 = A             

Case # 3                                                          30                    > 80 < 90 = B

                                                                                                            > 70 < 80 = C

            Research Paper/Report                                     40                    > 60 < 70 = D 

                                                                                                                    < 60 = F 

                                                                      100%                                                                              

DATES &  ASSIGNMENTS:

                                                            POLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE

DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

DIVISION PHONE: (863) 297-1010 x. 6245                                        DEAN:  Dr. Marvin Pippert

DIVISION OFFICE: LLC 2278

PCC MISSION AND OUTCOMES : Polk Community College is a 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):  Explain all areas of internal bank operations, in addition to the competitive and regulatory environment in which banks operate. 

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

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

THE GORDON RULE: This is not a Gordon Rule course.

WRITING REQUIREMENT: There is no writing requirement for this course.

STUDENT HELP: The instructor is available for help during posted office hours and by appointment during other non-class hours.   Students are encouraged to seek assistance from the instructor.  Tutorial help is available for some courses in the TLCCs on both campuses.  The schedule for tutors is posted in the TLCCs and available on the PCC website (www.polk.edu).   Students are encouraged to make use of the services of the tutors.

WITHDRAWAL: Students may officially withdraw from a 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 midpoint 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.

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).

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 employ information technology resources 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.