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LSCM 4530-001, E-Logistics in Supply Chain Management Spring 2020, MW 11 am-12:20 pm, BLB 155

Department of Marketing, Logistics, & Operations Management (Updated Jan 8, 2020. Check with instructor for the latest version)

Instructor Dr. Ila Manuj

Office Phone

BLB 336G 940-565-3131

Preferred email Alternative e-mail

Via Canvas at https://canvas.unt.edu/ E-mail through Canvas is the best way to reach me If there is a problem with Canvas, email me at ila.manuj@unt.edu

Office hours

Mon, Wed: 10 – 10:45 am, 12:30 – 1:45 pm Other days and times: by appointment only

Student assistant Student assistant e-mail

Will be announced via Canvas Via Canvas at https://Canvas.unt.edu/

CATALOG DESCRIPTION Comprehensive inquiry in the role of e-commerce and logistics relationships. Special attention is afforded to resource and technology interdependencies, exchange governance mechanisms and relationship management benchmarking. Emphasis is given to tools for creating value in the supply chain.

COURSE MATERIALS

Text-book: There is no text-book for this course. Most reading materials are available through UNT’s library or distributed in class by the instructor.

Canvas: Course materials, assignments, and outside readings will be available within Canvas or through the UNT online library services. Students can access Canvas or UNT Library using the Internet. The site is password protected. You can learn more about Canvas by reviewing the on-line student manuals. Go to https://canvas.unt.edu/ or http://www.library.unt.edu/and login using your EUID and AMS password. You are expected to log in to Canvas at least once in every 24 hours. Important announcements are delivered to you via Canvas e-mail and/or announcements.

Outside Readings: Outside readings may be assigned for class sessions as determined by the instructor. Topical issues will be provided from current business readings and sources.

Internet Software: You will need the Internet access and a web browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer. Course materials and assignments will be distributed via the Internet using Canvas. You will be responsible for accessing Canvas to obtain all course materials. Adobe Acrobat Reader will be required to read some of these materials. Acrobat Reader is available free from www.adobe.com.

Class PowerPoint Presentations: Copies of the PowerPoint slides used during the in-class lectures will not be handed out in class. You should download the files from the class web site, and then print the slides ahead of time. You may find this useful to follow along while in class, and/or to review the slides for exam preparation. Class presentations are available in several formats such as PPT, PDF, SWF, and Adobe Captivate on Canvas.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES

Over the last decade, we have witnessed a major shift in business towards globalization. Global supply chains are a source of competitive advantage. The global configurations of firms provide access to cheap labor and raw materials, subsidized financing opportunities, larger product markets, arbitrage opportunities, and incentives offered by host governments to attract foreign capital. These benefits are available to firms today because of unprecedented transnational mobility of capital, information, people, products, and services; tremendous leaps in information and communications technology; and increased opportunities and willingness of businesses to engage in e-commerce. Look at the example below:

Victor Fung describes a typical order for a supply chain managed by his Hong Kong-based company, Li & Fung. A European retailer ordered garments from his company. Decisions regarding styles and colors were not initially determined; however, anticipated demand was communicated up and down the chain. The firm purchased yarn in Korea. A supplier wove and dyed the fabric in Taiwan. Zippers, buttons, and the fabric were transferred to Thailand for sewing, and the garments were in the European retail outlets in five weeks from the start of production. The transaction is both financially and logistically complex involving over half a dozen countries and currencies.

While it is easy to buy a good or service from any part of the global within a few minutes using the Internet, the products cannot be shipped using the Internet. We still need to rely on transportation and distribution of goods using traditional modes. This course focuses on the application of different technologies to support logistics operations in supply chains. At the end of this course, you should be able to:

▪ Explain the role of information and technology in supply chain integration. ▪ Describe information and technology applications in the areas of purchasing and supply, customer

relationship, distribution, and reverse logistics, particularly in the context of Internet-enabled supply chains.

▪ Apply problem-solving skills using MS Excel, and SC Guru software to supply chain and logistics problems.

▪ Complete sales and distribution, and purchasing exercises using SAP ERP package. ▪ Critique evolving technologies such as wireless applications and RFID and be able to assess the

appropriateness of such technologies for a given situation or a problem.

COURSE FORMAT

The course is delivered in a blended format which incorporates both in-class and self-study lectures. The course will be conducted by a combination of lectures, in-class discussions and activities, case studies, individual readings, guest lectures, quizzes, and one project. Every session is important. Lectures are designed to introduce or explain some of the principles being discussed. The lecture will cover the assigned topic but will not necessarily present the material as covered in the text or readings. You must read all assigned readings. You must be prepared to discuss and/or apply assigned readings.

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COMMUNICATION WITHIN THE COURSE

How to reach the instructor?

The best way to reach me is through E-mail (messages tab) via Canvas is the best way to reach me. If Canvas is not working, you may e-mail me at ila.manuj@unt.edu. Unless you want to specifically direct the e-mail only to me, I strongly recommend that you copy the student academic assistant for this course, on all your e-mails.

How to get to know your classmates?

A Class Introduction forum exists as a discussion board under Discussions tab in Canvas. I encourage you to introduce yourself during the first week of the course. This can include things like why you are taking this course, your major, where you are from, etc. I look forward to hearing from you!

My expectation is that you will conduct yourself professionally and respect the diversity of opinions among your classmates. When communicating with your classmates, please be courteous and use professional language— threats and harassment will not be tolerated.

How soon will you receive a response from the instructor or the student academic assistant to e-mails or to questions posed on the discussion board?

Typically, the instructor and/or the student academic assistant will reply to your e-mail within two business days. Active discussion boards will be monitored by the student academic assistant on every business day and frequently by the instructor.

How soon will I receive feedback from the instructor or the student academic assistant on course evaluation items such as quizzes and assignments?

Typically, feedback on all assignments is available within one week. If the instructor is behind schedule on grading an assignment, she will keep you informed.

What student support services and academic services are available to the students? Links to Academic Support Services, such as Office of Disability Accommodation, Counseling and Testing Services, UNT Libraries, Online Tutoring, UNT Writing Lab and Math Tutor Lab can be located within Canvas on the "Academic Support" tab. Other resources available to you are as follows:

UNT Portal: http://my.unt.edu

UNT Canvas Student Resources: Technical Support: http://www.unt.edu/helpdesk/

UNT Library Information for Off-Campus Users:

http://www.library.unt.edu/services/facilities-and-systems/campus-access

UNT Computing and Information Technology Center:

http://citc.unt.edu/services-solutions/students

UNT Academic Resources for Students: http://www.unt.edu/academics.htm

Computer Labs: General access computer lab information can be located at:

http://www.gacl.unt.edu/

CoB computer labs information is available at: http://cob.unt.edu/lab/

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GRADING

Grading will be based on your performance on the following evaluation instruments:

Evaluated Element Points Percent

A. Resume 30 3%

B. Syllabus quiz* (35 pts) and Other quizzes (3 x 25 pts each)** 110 11%

C. Assignments** (5 X 150 pts each) 750 75%

D. Professional development 30 3%

E. Attendance (20 sessions @ 4 pts each) 80 8%

Total^ 1000 100%

* Attempting syllabus quiz at least once before the deadline mentioned in the schedule on pages 11-14 is mandatory to pass the course **No quizzes or assignments will be dropped ^ Minimum to pass the course is 500 Points.

Note: Students will not be allowed to resubmit or retake assignments or any other graded material.

Letter grades will be assigned according to the combination of both “absolute” points earned and performance “relative” to other students as follows. First, the total points earned will be compared to an absolute scale and a grade determined as per table below. Then, class standing (rank) will be determined based on total points earned, and a grade determined based on relative ranking as per the table below. The final grade will be no lower than the higher of the two grades (absolute or relative).

This is “higher of the two grades” policy is subject to a minimum of 500 points to pass the course and at least one attempt at the syllabus quiz before the deadline. However, earning 500 points does not entitle you to pass the course (see last row of grading examples table for one such instance).

Grade Absolute Relative Relative Rank Band

A 90 to 100 Top 20% 1-20%

B 80-89 Next 40% 21-60%

C 70-79 Next 20% 61-80%

D 60-69 Next 10% 81-90%

F Below 60 Bottom 10% 91-100%

Minimum to pass the course is 500 points

A few examples (assuming 100 students in class and everyone attempted the mandatory syllabus quiz)

are provided in the grading examples table below:

Absolute Percentage

Absolute Grade

Relative Rank (Relative Rank Band)

Relative Grade

Course Grade (Higher of the two)

90 A 10 (Within 1- 20%) A A

88 B 15 (Within 1- 20%) A A

78 C 55 (Within 21-60%) B B

82 B 25 (Within 21-60%) B B

49 F 85 (Within 81-90%) D F

51 F 95 (Bottom 10%) F F

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Please see the detailed schedule on pages 11-14 for opening/closing dates for each evaluation item.

A. RESUME

Time to start thinking about graduation! Got your resume ready? You should! In order to assist you in preparing for your (eventual) job search, the logistics faculty would like to ensure that your resume is ready. Your assignment is to create and submit a resume. Important things to note are as follows:

i. Required for credit: Submit your resume no later than the deadline

mentioned in the schedule on pages 11-14 via Resume Assignment in Canvas. Late

submissions will result in zero points.

ii. Follow the guidelines, available on our course website in Canvas, when submitting your

resumé (including naming and formatting guidelines).

iii. If you join the course after the deadline, you will have 48 hours to make-up this exercise from

the time you add the course. Let the instructor know on the day you join the course.

iv. Optional: To be visible to employers you must submit your resume via Eagle Careers powered

by Handshake at http://studentaffairs.unt.edu/career-center/eagle-careers. If you don’t

already have one, you will need to create a profile. A couple tips when uploading to

Handshake:

a. If you are looking for job/internship, under “Personal Goals”, select “I want a job” or “I

want an internship”.

b. If you want recruiters to have visibility to your resumes, under “Other” dropdown, select

“Has Public Resume”.

B. SYLLABUS QUIZZES AND OTHER QUIZZES

The course has one syllabus quiz and three other online quizzes.

Syllabus quiz: A quiz based on the syllabus will be available within the first few days of the semester and is typically available for 1-2 weeks. Please see the schedule at the end for exact dates. You have unlimited attempts. At least one attempt before the quiz closes is mandatory to pass the course. Your highest score will be retained.

Quizzes: The course includes three quizzes taken through the “Quizzes” tab of the Canvas course website. The quizzes will cover assigned readings, homework, exercises and all material covered in class including lectures, articles, and discussions. Quizzes may include a combination of true-false, multiple-choice, fill in blanks, number problems, and short answer type questions.

Quizzes are individual evaluation items. Collaboration on quizzes is not allowed and will be treated as academic dishonesty.

Please see pages 15 for details on the quizzes and assignments.

C. ASSIGNMENTS

The course has five assignments. Each assignment has a separate module that can be viewed from the Home or Modules tab. Assignments may include a combination of true-false, multiple-choice, fill in blanks, number problems, and short answer type questions.

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Assignments are individual evaluation items. Collaboration on assignments is not allowed and will be treated as academic dishonesty.

Please see pages 15 for details on the quizzes and assignments.

D. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The UNT Professional Program in Logistics is very proud of its close relationship with industry and our emphasis on professionalism. This semester the Logistics Executive Lecture Series has planned several sessions allowing students to meet and actively interchange with logistics executives and several on-boarding sessions to cover soft skills that help set UNT students apart from other applicants in the marketplace for jobs and promotions. All sessions will be held on Fridays from Noon to 1 PM. Here are the links to the event pages:

Onboarding Program: https://cob.unt.edu/logistics-center/onboarding-program

Executive Lecture Series: https://cob.unt.edu/logistics-center/executive-lecture/speakers

You need to follow all of the following policies to earn professional development credit: Attendance at the same event to fulfill a requirement for another course or program will not be counted. You will not receive credit if you have not RSVP’d. If you RSVP and fail to attend, points will be deducted from your final grade. You may not make up these points by attending another presentation. If you RSVP'd and can't attend, please email Ms. Chris Peavy (Chris.Peavy@unt.edu) and copy me (ila.manuj@unt.edu) at least 24 hours before the event. Students must RSVP online on the event webpages to attend each event (whether or not for credit as we have limited space). The form allows students to indicate which class they would like to receive credit for attending, and to reselect which class they would like credit for IF the change is made BEFORE the session is attended. Students must arrive on time and swipe their student IDs upon entry and exit at each event. After each event, a report is sent to participating faculty indicating which students attended as well as stayed through the entire session.

Allow at least two weeks after the event for your score to be updated.

E. ATTENDANCE

Attendance will be recorded for each in-class session. There are 24 class

sessions. Each class is worth 4 points. The total for attendance is 80 points. You

need to attend 20 sessions (out of 24) for full attendance credit. That is, you

may miss up to four class session without any loss in points. If you miss any

additional in-class session, you will need to provide documented proof of a university-approved

excuse (e.g. medical condition, family emergency, etc.) and may need to complete additional

assignment to get credit for a missed class.

EXTRA CREDIT: No extra credit will be available unless it is offered to the entire class. Any extra

credit opportunities will be announced in class or via Canvas email at least 24 hours in advance.

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MISSING AN EXAM, QUIZ, OR OTHER GRADED ASSIGNMENT

Quizzes, or other graded assignments (except exams) cannot be made up. If you must miss an exam due to unavoidable circumstances, you must contact me in advance. If the circumstances merit, I will schedule a make-up exam. These situations will occur on an exception basis and must be justified on extraordinary circumstances.

In order to be considered for the makeup of an in-class exam, you must notify me before the day of the in-class exam in two of the following four ways: e-mail, in-person, or phone call/voice message. Failure to provide prior notification will result in a failing grade for the exam. Exceptions will only be made in very extreme cases. Documentation may be required to schedule a make-up exam.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS

Written requirements consist of submission of the resume, and essay/short answer responses to exam and quiz questions, and synthesis of articles project.

ORAL COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS

Students are required to participate in class discussions and present cases/projects. Discussion will address outside readings, text material, and lectures. Students are expected to provide well-reasoned and concise discussions or arguments.

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Students will be required to make extensive use of computing and information technology capabilities. The class will require the use of software for Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Students will need to access Canvas via the Internet. We may also be performing analyses using Excel. Students will be required to use Adobe Acrobat Reader to view course materials.

INTERNATIONAL COVERAGE

International aspects of supply chain management will be addressed throughout the class. Most chapters of the text provide an international aspect of the issues in supply chain management and the problems faced when attempting to coordinate supply chain activities on a global basis.

FINAL GRADES

In keeping with university policy and privacy acts, grades will not be given out over the telephone. Grades are not allowed to be given out by the department staff. Do not call or stop by the department office to ask for your grade. You may check your grade on-line

using Canvas, or schedule an appointment to receive your final grade and a review of your performance.

GRADE APPEALS, WITHDRAWALS, & INCOMPLETES

Please refer to the UNT Undergraduate Catalog for policies governing these actions. If you have any questions, please contact me for clarification. I use an incomplete only for extraordinary circumstances. An incomplete grade will not be used simply to provide more time to complete the course requirements.

If you disagree with how any assignment or examination was graded, you must submit a written appeal by email or letter before the start of the next class period. The email or letter must clearly state the rationale for the appeal and provide evidence to support your position. Appeals that do not provide supporting rationale and specific reference(s) to course materials will be returned without consideration.

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Refer to the UNT academic calendar for the last day to drop for an automatic W without the instructor’s and for the last day to drop the course with instructor’s written consent and a grade of W or WF.

STUDENT CONDUCT

Students are expected to act in a professional manner reflecting the norms of conduct reflective of the modern corporate workplace. As a minimum, students need to be familiar with and adhere to all principles as described by the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities (www.unt.edu/cssr). The CSSR posts copies of the Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook on this website. Students are responsible for being knowledgeable of and adhering to the guidelines provided. However, I personally respect you as an individual and look at you as a junior executive in the profession of business. Laptop use is only permitted for taking notes in class and as permitted by the instructor.

Acceptable Student Behavior: Student behavior that interferes with an instructor’s ability to conduct a

class or other students' opportunity to learn is unacceptable and disruptive and will not be tolerated in

any instructional forum at UNT. Students engaging in unacceptable behavior will be directed to leave the

classroom and the instructor may refer the student to the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities

to consider whether the student's conduct violated the Code of Student Conduct. The university's

expectations for student conduct apply to all instructional forums, including university and electronic

classroom, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc. The Code of Student Conduct can be found at

www.unt.edu/csrr.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Cheating, plagiarism, or other inappropriate assistance on examinations, abstracts, or cases will be treated with zero tolerance and will result in a grade of “F” for the course. Any work on the quizzes or assignments is to be treated identically as an in-class test: the work should be entirely yours with ABSOLUTELY NO outside help or assistance. When working on the papers, you must not discuss your work with anyone unless specifically approved by the instructor.

Copying or using material from papers previously submitted by other students (at UNT or other learning institutions) or downloaded from the Internet is plagiarism. If you quote material, you must cite your sources. Large scale “cutting and pasting” from other sources, even if properly footnoted does not meet the criterion of submitting your own work and will result in a failing grade for the course.

The examination instructions are very clear regarding what materials may be used on the exam. If you “preprogram” your calculator, use any materials other than those permitted on the exam, talk with other individuals during the exam, exchange information about an exam with an individual that has not taken the exam, or copy or use material from another individual’s exam, you will receive a failing grade for the course.

According to University policy, if you become aware of any misconduct related to academic integrity, you should inform me or another proper authority such as the department chair or associate dean.

Academic integrity policy is available at http://vpaa.unt.edu/academic-integrity.htm. You are strongly encouraged to review the policy.

Please also see the UNT COB Student Ethics Statement on page 10 of the syllabus.

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ENVIRONMENTAL & ETHICAL ISSUES

The course indirectly addresses the environmental problems posed by supply chain management. Ethical issues are indirectly addressed. Ethical issues are expected to appear in discussions of standards of behavior and business practices in other countries; no value judgment of sovereign national law or practice is implied.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

The College of Business Administration complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations for qualified students with a disability. If you have an established disability as defined in the Act and would like to request accommodation, please see me as soon as possible. I can be contacted at the location and phone number shown in this syllabus. Please note: University policy requires that students notify their instructor within the first week of class than an accommodation will be needed. Please do not hesitate to contact me now or in the future if you have any questions or if I can be of assistance.

STUDENT PERCEPTIONS OF TEACHING

Student Perceptions of Teaching (SPOT) is the student evaluation system for UNT and is a requirement for all organized classes at UNT. This short survey will be made available to you at the end of the semester, providing you a chance to comment on how this class is taught. I am very interested in the feedback I get from students, as I work to continually improve my teaching. I consider the SETE to be an important part of your participation in this class.

The survey is available through a link on my.unt.edu as well as spot.unt.edu.

UNT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS STUDENT ETHICS STATEMENT

As a student of the UNT College of Business, I will abide by all applicable policies of the University of North Texas, including the Student Standards of Academic Integrity, the Code of Student Conduct and Discipline and the Computer Use Policy. I understand that I am responsible reviewing the policies as provided by link below before participating in this course. I understand that I may be sanctioned for violations of any of these policies in accordance with procedures as defined in each policy. I will not engage in any acts of academic dishonesty as defined in the Student Standards of Academic Integrity, including but not limited to using another’s thoughts or words without proper attribution (plagiarism) or using works in violation of copyright laws. I agree that all assignments I submit to the instructor and all tests I take shall be performed solely by me, except where my instructor requires participation in a group project in which case I will abide by the specific directives of the instructor regarding group participation. While engaged in on-line coursework, I will respect the privacy of other students taking online courses and the integrity of the computer systems and other users’ data. I will comply with the copyright protection of licensed computer software. I will not intentionally obstruct, disrupt, or interfere with the teaching and learning that occurs on the website dedicated to this course through computer “hacking” or in any other manner.

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I will not use the university information technology system in any manner that violates the UNT nondiscrimination and anti-sexual harassment policies. Further, I will not use the university information technology system to engage in verbal abuse, make threats, intimidate, harass, coerce, stalk or in any other manner which threatens or endangers the health, safety or welfare of any person. Speech protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is not a violation of this provision, though fighting words and statements that reasonably threaten or endanger the health and safety of any person are not protected speech. Student Standards of Academic Integrity http://policy.unt.edu/sites/default/files/untpolicy/pdf/7-Student_Affairs-Academic_Integrity.pdf Code of Student Conduct and Discipline http://conduct.unt.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/code_of_student_conduct.pdf Computer Use Policy http://policy.unt.edu/policy/3-10

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EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES FOR BUSINESS LEADERSHIP BUILDING:

Severe Weather In the event of severe weather, all building occupants should immediately seek shelter in the designated shelter-in-place area in the building. If unable to safely move to the designated shelter-in-place area, seek shelter in a windowless interior room or hallway on the lowest floor of the building. All building occupants should take shelter in rooms 055, 077, 090, and the restrooms on the basement level. In rooms 170, 155, and the restrooms on the first floor. Bomb Threat/Fire In the event of a bomb threat or fire in the building, all building occupants should immediately evacuate the building using the nearest exit. Once outside, proceed to the designated assembly area. If unable to safely move to the designated assembly area, contact on or more members of your department or unit to let them know you are safe and inform them of your whereabouts. Persons with mobility impairments who are unable to safely exit the building should move to a designated area of refuge and await assistance from emergency responders. All building occupants should immediately evacuate the building and proceed to the south side of Crumley Hall in the grassy area, wests of parking lot 24.

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Quizzes, Assignments, and Short Exercises

Quiz Quiz Content Points

Syllabus quiz Syllabus (One attempt before the deadlines is mandatory to continue with the course)

35

Quiz 1 Reading #1: O'Byrne 2011 Reading #2: Fisher 1997 Reading #3: Lee 2004 Reading #4: Porter 2001 Lecture: SC in E-Business Context Lecture: SC Strategy and Technology

25

Quiz 2 Reading #5: Manuj, Mentzer, and Bowers 2007 Reading #6: Lee, Padmanabhan and Whang 1997 Reading #7: Butner 2011 Lecture: Logistics and Supply Chain Information Systems Lecture: Introduction to SAP Lecture: Building Simulation Models

25

Quiz 3 Reading #8: Lighthart 2016 Reading #9: Rabinovich and Knemeyer 2006 Reading #10: Manci 2014 Lecture: Purchasing and supply management Lecture: Generating Return on Technology Investments Lecture: Radio Frequency Identification Technology Lecture: Safety and Security in E-Commerce

25

TOTAL 110

Assignment Assignment Materials Points

Assignment 1 Simulation Models

SC Guru Assignment Materials

150

Assignment 2 SC Complexity

Supplier Complexity Case and Data 150

Assignment 3 TMS

MercuryGate Assignment Materials 150

Assignment 4: ERP SAP Exercise Materials

150

Assignment 5 ROI SRM Sample Problem and Solution, and Assignment Problem

150

TOTAL 750

Short Exercise Topic Points

SE-1 Topics of Interest 10

SE-2 RFID 10

SE-3 SC security 10

TOTAL 30

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List of Readings

1. 7 ways everyone can cut supply chain costs. By: O’Byrne, Rob. CSCMP Supply Chain Quarterly,

Quarter 2, 2011.*

2. What Is the Right Supply Chain for Your Product? By: Fisher, Marshall L. Harvard Business Review,

Mar/Apr97, Vol. 75 Issue 2, p105-116.

3. The Triple-A Supply Chain. By: Lee, Hau L. Harvard Business Review, Oct 2004, Vol. 82, Issue 10,

p102.

4. Strategy and the Internet. By: Porter, Michael E. Harvard Business Review, Mar2001, Vol. 79 Issue 3,

p62-78.

5. Improving the rigor of discrete-event simulation in logistics and supply chain research. By: Manuj,

Ila; Mentzer, John T.; Bowers, Melissa R. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics

Management, 2009, Vol. 39 Issue 3, p172-201.

6. The Bullwhip Effect in Supply Chains. By: Lee, Hau L.; Padmanabhan, V.; Whang, Seungjin. MIT Sloan

Management Review, Spring97, Vol. 38 Issue 3, p93-102.

7. A commanding view. By: Butner, Karen. CSCMP Supply Chain Quarterly, Quarter 3, 2011.*

8. Procurement at Philips: Total transformation on a global scale. By: Lighthart, Pieter. CSCMP Supply

Chain Quarterly, Quarter 1, 2016. *

9. Logistics Service Providers in Internet Supply Chains. By: Rabinovich, Elliot; Knemeyer, A. Michael.

California Management Review, Summer2006, Vol. 48 Issue 4, p84-108, 25p.

10. Seven technology trends shaping the future of material handling. By: Manci, Lew. CSCMP Supply

Chain Quarterly, Quarter 4, 2014.

* These readings are posted as PDFs in Canvas.

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COURSE FRAMEWORK

This chart shows the overall course framework. The major topics and assignments are all aligned to develop a better understanding of how technology

may be leveraged to develop a competitive advantage. The schedule in the syllabus provides detailed information on the components of the course

framework. Broadly, the course aims at creating understanding in four areas. First, understanding the strategic foundations of supply chains. Second,

understanding the components of logistics and supply chain information systems and critical decisions regarding these systems. Third, exploring supply

and demand sides of the supply chains in terms of relationship management across companies and tools for decision-making. Finally, multiple current

topics are explored. The course involves assignments employing an Enterprise Resource Planning software called SAP, a Transportation Management

System called MercuryGate, a simulation modeling software called SC Guru, and two Excel based assignments on Strategic Profit Model and Supplier

Complexity.

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PROPOSED CLASS SCHEDULE DENTON (Updated January 8, 2020. Please check with the instructor for the latest version.)

Note: We will attempt to stay as close to this schedule as possible, however, it may be revised to accommodate class progress, to provide more in-

depth focus or discussion, or to take advantage of guest speakers if the opportunity should arise.

# Date Topic Quiz/Assignment

opening dates a Readings b, deadlines, and important notes Quiz / Assignment due dates

Att # c

1 13-Jan

Mon

Introduction to the course Review the syllabus Inform instructor if you have not taken LSCM 3960 Reading #1: O'Byrne 2011

1

2 15-Jan

Wed

SCM in E-Business Context

Syllabus Quiz e

Resume Review e-terms web-links on Canvas Reading #2: Fisher 1997

2

20-Jan, Mon. MLK Day. University Closed. No Class

3 22-Jan

Wed

SC Strategy and Technology Quiz 1 Reading # 3: Lee 2004

3

4 27-Jan

Mon

Logistics and Supply Chain Information Systems

Reading #4: Porter 2001 Quiz 1 closes at 11:59 pm on this date.

4

5 29-Jan

Wed

Discussion on readings 1, 2, 3, 4 b

5

6 3- Feb

Mon

Building Simulation Models

Introduction to SC Guru Software

Assignment 1 (SC Guru)

Reading #5: Manuj, Mentzer, and Bowers 2007 Lecture: Building simulation models Syllabus quiz due by 11:59 pm on this date. Resume deadline is 11:59 pm on this date.

6

7 5-Feb

Wed

Supplier Complexity Assignment Introduction Assignment 2 (Supplier Complexity)

7

8 10-Feb

Mon

SC Guru - I (Group 1)

In-class lab session

8

Color code for rows Color code for text

University closed on days in gray Readings are in bold blue

Optional class row is green Major deadlines are in bold red

Other important items are in black

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# Date Topic Quiz/Assignment opening dates a

Readings b, deadlines, and important notes Quiz / Assignment due dates

Att # c

9 12-Feb

Wed

SC Guru - I (Group 2)

In-class lab session

Reading #6: Lee, Padmanabhan and Whang 1997

8

10 17-Feb

Mon

SC Guru - II (Group 1)

In-class lab session

9

11 19-Feb

Wed

SC Guru - II (Group 2)

In-class lab session

Reading #7: Butner 2011 9

12 24-Feb

Mon

Transportation Management System MercuryGate Assignment Introduction

Assignment 3 (TMS)

10

13 26-Feb

Wed

RFID or guest speaker Quiz 2 Lecture: RFID

11

14 2-Mar

Mon

Instructor in class to answer questions related to the assignment Optional class

Quiz 2 closes at 11:59 pm on this date. SC Guru Assignment (#1) due 11:59 pm on this date

15 4-Mar

Wed

Discussion on readings 5, 6, 7

Spring Break University Closed. No Classes

16 16-Mar

Mon

Instructor in class to answer questions related to Supplier Complexity assignment Optional class

Supplier complexity assignment (#2) due by 11:59 pm on this date

17 18-Mar

Wed

MercuryGate Follow Up Introduction to ERP Systems

Assignment 4 (SAP)

12

18 23-Mar

Mon

SAP –I (Group 2) In-class lab session

13

19 25-Mar

Wed

SAP –I (Group 1)

In-class lab session

13

20 30-Mar

Mon

SAP –II (Group 2) In-class lab session

14

21 1-Apr

Wed

SAP –II (Group 1)

In-class lab session

14

22 6-Apr

Mon

Generating return on technology investments - I

Assignment 5 (SRM)

MercuryGate assignment (#3) due by 11:59 pm on this date

15

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# Date Topic Quiz/Assignment opening dates a

Readings b, deadlines, and important notes Quiz / Assignment due dates

Att # c

23 8-Apr

Wed

Security issues in supply chains or Guest Speaker

Lecture: SC Safety and Security Reading #8: Lighthart 2016 Reading #9: Rabinovich and Knemeyer 2006

16

24 13-Apr

Mon

Instructor in class to help troubleshoot problems

related to SAP Assignment. Optional class d

Reading #10: Manci 2014 SAP assignment (#4) due by 11:59 pm on this date via Canvas

25 15-Apr

Wed

Purchasing and Supply Management or Guest

Speaker

Quiz 3 Lecture: Purchasing and Supply Management

17

26 20-Apr

Mon

Instructor in class to answer questions related to

SRM Assignment.

Quiz 3 closes at 11:59 pm on this date SRM assignment (#5) due by 11:59 pm on this date

27 22-Apr

Wed

Discussion on readings 8, 9, 10 18

28 27-Apr

Mon

Missed Topic - 1 19

29 29-Apr

Wed

Missed Topic - 2

Course wind-up

20

a: An assignment opens latest by this date. Please see page 11 of the syllabus for additional details on the contents of the quizzes and the assignments. Most (not all)

deadlines are on Mondays.

b: Please come prepared to discuss the readings on the reading discussion days. Readings are listed on page 12.

c: Attendance will be recorded for each class period. Optional classes do not count towards attendance grade.

d: Optional class days – instructor in class to discuss specific assignments. You do not need to attend the class. Optional classes do not count towards attendance grade.

e: One attempt at the mandatory syllabus quiz by the deadline is required to pass the course.