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This is a first course in supply chain management. The course is an overview of supply chain management to include concepts from strategy, production, operations planning, purchasing, logistics, and inventory management. When completed, students will have a general concept of the various topics in supply chain management and some knowledge of the tools used to analyze supply chain problems. An understanding of Algebra and Geometry is assumed.
Faculty Contact Information
M-F 5-9 pm
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the supply chain concept.
- Coordinate the flow of materials so customer service is maintained and the resources of the company are properly used.
- Recognize production planning is the first step in a manufacturing planning, and control system.
- Understand the basic considerations in making and managing a Master Production Schedule (MPS).
Bozarth, Cecil C. and Handfield, Robert B. Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management. 5th Edition: Pearson, 2019.
ASSIGMENT DEADLINES: Due dates/deadlines have been established for each graded assignment. In this course, deadlines are taken very seriously. Please do not wait until the last day to submit assignments or to take exams. In most cases, graded course work and exams can be completed before the deadline dates.
All chapter study questions and examinations do have end dates or close dates. What this means is that after the end date the section is no longer available to you. It is beneficial if you stay on track with the assigned dates which you will see in the syllabus and on each chapter on the computer.
DISCLAIMER: The course schedule and class procedures set forth in the syllabus are subject to modification in the event of extenuating circumstances beyond the instructor’s control. Any changes to the syllabus will be announced in the online course site, and students will be give ample opportunity to adjust accordingly.
Business, Technology & Human Services
Dean, Paul Carlson; 815-802-8858; V105; pcarlson@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8650
DIVERSITY: As your instructor, it is my intent that students from diverse backgrounds and perspectives be well-served by this course and that the diversity which students bring to this class be viewed and used as both a resource and a strength. It is also my intent to assign materials and plan learning activities that are respectful of diversity, be it gender, race, socioeconomic status, culture, linguistic background, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, physical ability, perspective or any other such characteristic. Any suggestions for improving the value of diversity for you personally or for other students or student groups in this course are encouraged and appreciated.
This class will not meet in person. During the first week, you will have time to orient yourself to the course set up, pace of the course, and Canvas. All other course assignments, interactions, testing, and discussion will take place on the course website at http://kcc.instructure.com . On the course site, we will have regular discussion bulletin boards, assignments, and information about outside resources, quizzes, and tests. The instructor will be available via email and on the course bulletin board.
Chats and Discussion Boards: (5 points per week) Participation on the discussion boards is required and strongly recommended for course success and to gain a better understanding of the course material. I expect that each of you will post at least 1+ comments weekly on the relevant chapter. The comment should be professional and should be related to course material. It can be a question, comment, helpful advice, etc. Grading will be based on at least two (or more) meaningful comments for 5 pts or one meaningful comment for 3 pts.
Course Announcements: (Informational) Announcements about the course will be made on the course website. When necessary, a course announcement may be emailed directly to your email on record.
Assignments: (9 assignments – 10 points each) Homework assignments are due each Sunday by midnight. The previous week’s homework will be graded and returned as soon as possible by the next week of class. Homework solutions will be posted in the current chapter materials after the due date. In completing your homework, please use MS Excel and/or MS Word as necessary. The solution for assignment 1 is located in the Chapter 1 folder with the desired format for your assignments. In some cases, completed example problems will be available as a study aid for completion of homework.
Quizzes: (9 quizzes – 10 points each) A quiz will be posted each week for the current chapter. This quiz must be taken on before midnight on Sunday. The quiz will have an expiration date/time and a time limit (30 minutes).
Tests: (2 tests – 50 points each) Tests will be posted per the schedule in this syllabus. Each test will contain different types of questions, from multiple choices and fill in the blank, to short answer. Each test will have a range of times during the week that it will be available to you, and a maximum amount of time to take the test. The first test will cover only chapters 1, 2, 4, and 6. The second test will cover only chapters 7-11.
Case Study: (1 case study – 40 points) A case study will be required to be analyzed and completed by each class participant. The case studies can be found at the end of one of the chapters 6-11. Each student will prepare one (and only one) study from a chapter of the student’s choice. The format of the answer should utilize techniques and skills developed during the course and should answer the questions asked in the study.
Final Exam: (1 Final Exam – 100 points) The final will be accessed and completed in a similar fashion as the tests. The final will be timed and will be open for a set schedule during the week. The final is comprehensive.
Grading:
The grading will follow the guidelines below. There will be no opportunity for “extra credit” or bonus if assignments and deadlines are missed.
9 x Discussion (5 pts ea): 45 points
9 x Homeworks (10 pts ea): 90 points
9 x Quizzes (10 pts ea): 90 points
2 x Tests (50 pts ea): 100 points
1 x Case Study (40 pts): 40 points
1 x Final Exam (100 pts): 100 points
Total Possible: 465 points
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.