Supply Chain Management (SCM)

SYLLABUS

BANA 6730, Supply Chain Management, Fall 2017

Section 1, Call #35008, Meets Wednesday, 6:30pm to 9:15pm

Instructor: Michael D. Harper, Ph.D.

Course Description: BANA 6730, Supply Chain Management

Introduces the design, analysis, management, and control of supply chains. Because of continuing advances in globalization, sustainability, and information technology, course emphasis will include integration of processes and systems, relationship management of upstream and downstream players, and strategies that incorporate current and future trends. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits.

Schedule:

Semester active from
August 23, 2017 to December 13, 2017 / Assignments
Due Saturday by 11:59pm
No Late Assignments
# / Wednesday
Date / Wednesday
Topic / Saturday
Date / Homework
Report
1 / Aug 23 / Introduction & Syllabus / Aug 26
2 / Aug 30 / Report 1. SCOR / Sep 2
3 / Sep 6 / Topic 1. Inventory / Sep 9 / Report 1
4 / Sep 13 / Topic 2. Logistics / Sep 16 / Homework 1
5 / Sep 20 / Report 2. Analytics / Sep 23 / Homework 2
6 / Sep 27 / Topic 3. Relationships / Sep 30 / Report 2
7 / Oct 4 / Report 3. Global / Oct 7 / Homework 3
8 / Oct 11 / Report 4. Reverse / Oct 14 / Report 3
9 / Oct 18 / Exam#1 over Topics 1,2,3 / Oct 21
10 / Oct 25 / Topic 4. Information / Oct 28 / Report 4
11 / Nov 1 / Topic 5. Integration / Nov 4 / Homework 4
12 / Nov 8 / Topic 6. Customer / Nov 11 / Homework 5
13 / Nov 15 / Report 5. Green / Nov 18 / Homework 6
14 / Nov 22 / No Class / Nov 25
15 / Nov 29 / Report 6. Advanced Analytics / Dec 2 / Report 5
16 / Dec 6 / Exam#2 over Topics 4,5,6 / Dec 9 / Report 6
17 / Dec 13* / Group Project Presentations

End of Course:

End of the course is December 13, 2017. Nothing considered after the end of the course.
*Individual project reports due by 11:59pm, Wednesday, December 13, 2017. No late submissions.

Grading:

Percentage / Grade / Description / Grade Measures
90 to 100 / A / Excellent / 6 Homework Assignments @ 20 = 120 points
80 to 89 / B / Good / 6 Reports @ 20 = 120 points
70 to 79 / C / Competent / 2 Exams @ 80 = 160 points
60 to 69 / D / Below Average / 1 Project @ 80 = 80 points
0 to 59 / F / Failing / Total Points = 480 points
No +/- grades. / No Curves. No Extra Credit.
Rounding conventions used ( ≥0.5 rounded to 1.0 & <0.5 rounded to 0.0)
The policies and procedures in this syllabus apply to every student.
Each student is responsible to know and comply with all policies and procedures.

Course Material.

Required. Designing and Managing the Supply Chain, D. Simchi-Levi, P. Kaminsky, E. Simchi-Levi, 3rd Edition, 2008, McGraw-Hill/Irwin, ISBN: 9780072982398.
Required: Canvas. Download assignments from Canvas. Submit assignments through Canvas. All grades will be posted on Canvas.
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Brief Listing of Session Topics & Reports. Chapters out of Simchi-Levi Text.

Introduction. Chapter 1.
Lecture. Syllabus. Overview of Supply Chain Management (SCM). Introduction to SCM course.
Topic1. Inventory.
Lecture. Inventory. Chapter 2 & Demand Risk Pooling & Forecasting
Topic2. Logistics.
Lecture. Logistics. Chapter 7 & Inventory Risk Pooling
Topic 3. Relationships. Chapters 4,8,9.
Lecture. Alliances. Chapter 4 & Contracts
Lecture. Alliances. Chapter 8 & 3PL,RSP,DI
Lecture. Outsourcing. Chapter 9 & E-Procurement
Topic 4. Information. Chapters 5,14.
Lecture. Information Analysis. Chapter 5 & The Bullwhip Effect
Lecture. Information Technology. Chapter 14 & Strategy-Design-Operation (Risk & Security)
Topic 5. Integration. Chapters 6,11
Lecture. Network Strategy. Chapter 6 & PUSH-PULL Strategies
Lecture. Network Design. Chapter 11 & Design for Logistics
Topic 6. Customer. Chapters 12,13.
Lecture. Customer Value. Chapters 12 & Dimensions of Customer Value
Lecture. Customer Pricing. Chapters 13 & Price Differentiation & Smart Pricing
Report 1. SCOR.
Lecture. SCOR Model. Sections 12.3 & 14.2
Report 2. Supply Chain Analytics.
Lecture. CSF & KPI
Report 3. Global Supply Chain Management.
Lecture. Global. Chapter 10 & Risk Management
Report 4. Reverse Supply Chain Management.
Lecture. Section 6.5.5
Report 5. Green Supply Chain Management.
Lecture. The Lean Sustainable Supply Chain
Report 6. Supply Chain Advanced Analytics.
Lecture.

General Policies:

Grades based solely on grade measure performance. Grades are not negotiated. No +/- grades.
The rounding convention used in this course is: a number, X, with a value 1.5≤X<2.5 is rounded to 2.0 if rounding to the unit digit. This rounding convention will be used for grades, homework, and exams.
Never round during calculations. Only round presentations.
No Curves. No Extra Credit. No Adds. No drops after last exam date. No Incomplete Grades.
Homework questions and Report assignments will be available on Canvas.
Submit Homework answers through Canvas by 11:59pm on the due date.
Upload Report assignment only as a PDF through Canvas by 11:59pm on the due date.
No Homework assignment submitted by the due date and time has a grade of zero.
No late Homework assignments accepted.
Exams are in class. Exam grades and exam answers posted on Canvas. Exams returned.
Absence at an exam will result in a zero.
Make-up exam may be taken and the grade will replace a zero.
Make-up exams must be scheduled with me before the end of the course.
Make-up exams are not subject to review. Make-up exams are not returned.
Exams and Make-up exams may be taken only once.
Grades on assignments and exams are posted on Canvas during the course.
Course grade not posted on Canvas but reported to the registrar.
The policies and procedures in this syllabus will be followed in this course and apply to every student.
Each student is responsible to know and comply with all policies and procedures.

Course Design.

There will be Homework assignments submitted through Canvas. There will be Report Assignments submitted through Canvas uploaded as a PDF. Throughout the course there will be in-class exams. There will be a project at the end of the course. In addition to lectures, learning resources are available to the student to aid in understanding the material and working the assignments which include online material posted on Canvas, videos found at the website [MDHarper.com], textbook required readings, and student discussions on Canvas.
The Homework assignment for a topic will be opened at least one week before the assignment is due. Homework assignments are designed to be an introduction to the supply chain management material covered in this course. Before the class period during the week the Homework is due, the learning resources should be fully utilized and the Homework questions should be worked. At the beginning of the class period of the week the Homework is due, unanswered questions about the material, upon which the Homework questions are based, will be addressed only after the Homework questions have been worked by the class before coming to class. Questions will be on understanding the material and not the answers to the questions.
The Report assignment for a topic will be opened at least one week before the assignment is due. The Report assignment is designed to provide the class an opportunity to research an important area within supply chain management. Before the class period during the week the Report assignment is due, the learning resources should be fully utilized and the Report assignment should be worked. At the beginning of the class period of the week the Report assignment is due, discussion to support the research for the Report assignment will be opened only after the Report assignment has been completed by the class before coming to class. Discussions will be on aspects of the material and not a specific answer to the assignment.

Prerequisites.

Although there are no prerequisites for this course, this business analytics course will rely on material from operations management, mathematics, and statistics. Knowledge of Excel is a benefit.

Course Structure.

This course contains lectures, reading material, online videos, homework, report assignments, exams, and a project. Course grade is based solely on student’s performance in the grade measures of homework assignments, report assignments, exams, and project. Grades are not negotiated. No curves. No extra credit. In calculating course grades, normal rounding conventions are used.
The rounding convention used in this course: a number, X, with a value 1.5≤X<2.5 is rounded to 2.0 if rounding to the unit digit. This rounding convention will be used for calculations in this course and especially related to grades, assignments and exams.
Assignments consist of homework assignments, report assignments, and a project. All assignments submitted through Canvas. No late homework assignments are accepted. No work is accepted after the end of the course. Answers to homework assignments posted on Canvas after the due date. Exams given in class and returned after graded. Assignments and exam grades posted on Canvas. Course grade will not be posted on Canvas but reported to the registrar.
In taking this course, each student is responsible to know and adhere to the policies and procedures in the syllabus.

Course Management.

This is not an online course. Class attendance is required. Each student is responsible for the content of each class in the course as well as the required material which includes required readings and online videos.
Respectful behavior before, during, and after class sessions is expected which includes refraining from talking during lectures, arriving late, leaving early, use of cell phones, conducting work during lectures, asking inappropriate questions during lectures, or disrupting the learning process during lectures. Respectful behavior is expected during exams which includes refraining from carrying on a conversation with other students or me, listening to music, use of cell phones, or disrupting the exam time for other students.
Collaboration is encouraged. However, each student is responsible to submit work based on their understanding and ability. Collaboration is not required. Lack of collaboration or failure to attend class does not eliminate a student’s responsibility to submit assignments when due. Collaboration can include study groups utilizing external and internal sources. Although groups are not formally organized in this course, study groups organized by the students are encouraged. The only exception to collaboration is exams. No collaboration is allowed on exams.

Communication and Office Hours.

I will be available before and after each class period for students to ask specific questions.
I will have office hours from 3:30pm to 4:30pm on Monday and Wednesday in my office #4205 in the Business School Building 4th floor. No appointment is required or made. I will meet with students on a first come first served basis. During office hours, I will not respond to requests such as grading assignments, working your homework for you or with you, giving lectures, or giving out answers to assignments. Office hours are not the only source of help for understanding the material. I expect a student to utilize the multiple sources available in this course in addition to office hours. Respect the time a student has during office hours and do not interrupt. I do not conduct office hours or answer questions about the material between exams or between final exams.
Discussions are provided on Canvas for students to discuss course material. Use the Canvas discussions for asking questions about the course material, answering questions about the course material, organizing study groups, making announcements about study groups, and other communications helpful for learning.
Email should only be used for necessary communication with me that does not include material already stated in the syllabus, announcements made in Canvas, or questions about the material that could be asked through the discussion provided in Canvas. Since accessing the original source is more effective in communications, I will direct you to appropriate sources if necessary. Any student email to me must only be to the email address [ ] and must contain “BANA 6730, Section #” in the subject area. If this address is not used, I may not receive the email or read the email. I will read and respond to emails Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights after 9pm that have been correctly sent before 9pm.
In summary, I am available in various manners Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I am available before and after class to answer questions in person. I am not available other times in person or by email.

Homework Assignments.

Homework assignments will be assigned and graded. Homework assignments will be available on Canvas and submitted through Canvas. No late homework assignments are accepted. Answers to homework assignments posted on Canvas after the due date.
Homework assignments are designed to be an introduction to the supply chain management material covered in this course. Homework assignments can include a combination of multiple choice questions, discussion questions, or requests. Homework questions will be posted on Canvas at appropriate times during the course. Submit answers to homework assignments through Canvas. Carefully follow this procedure. Download the questions from Canvas which will be in a Word file. Obtain answers for all the questions. Only when all the answers are ready to submit, submit all the answers only once through Canvas. Each student is responsible to submit answers through Canvas correctly, completely, and on time. Answers may be submitted only once. Assignments submitted will be accepted as an entire assignment and graded as an entire assignment. Once you begin submission, you have only 60 minutes to submit all the answers only if all the answers are submitted on or before the due date and time. The due date and time are strictly enforced by Canvas. Canvas will not allow submission after the due date and time even during the 60-minute time window. The entire homework assignment must be submitted on or before the due date and time indicated. No late homework assignments are accepted. Homework assignments not submitted have a grade of zero. The answers to the homework assignments will be posted online after the due date. No partial credit.
Never round during calculations, only round presentations. The rounding convention used: a number, X, with a value 1.5≤X<2.5 is rounded to 2.0 if rounding to the unit digit.
Any grading errors on homework assignments should be resolved as soon as possible. No corrections to graded material will be made after the end of the course.
Collaboration is encouraged to aid in learning the material but not required. Although collaboration is encouraged, students are expected to perform their own work. The homework assignments are intended to be an introduction to the material and not a complete coverage of the material.

Report Assignments.

Report assignments consisting of responses to questions or requests will be required during the course. Instructions for the content and composition of each report will be posted online throughout the course.
Submit report assignments through Canvas as a PDF file. Each report assignment may be submitted only once. Each submission will be considered as a complete submission. Report assignments not submitted on the day they are due have a grade of zero. Although the report assignments are due on a date and time, late report assignments may be submitted before the end of the course to replace the zero with a 10% deduction. No report assignment will be accepted after the end of the course. Purpose of the due date is for class discussion during the class period after the report assignments are due.
The length of the report assignments should be approximately two pages and follow the general guideline of “succinct but adequate”. The length must be enough to adequately present your work. Length will be considered a negative if content is not significant.
Collaboration is encouraged but each student is required to submit only original material. Collaboration does not include copying from another student or allowing a student to copy from you.

Exams.

Exams designed for evaluation will be in-class, open-book, multiple-choice, and timed. No collaboration is allowed. Exams not taken have a grade of zero. If an exam is not taken, a make-up exam may be scheduled to be taken before the end of the course to replace the zero with the grade earned. An exam may be taken only once and must be taken before the end of the course. No work is accepted after the end of the course.

Team Projects.

Small teams will be formed by students to select and conduct independent research on a project topic based on material from this course. Topics are selected from a list that I will provide on the website [MDHarper.com]. Each team will research one topic but each member of the team will research an individual aspect of the topic. The deliverables will include an individual project report by each student and a team presentation consisting of each student’s results. The project grade for each student will be 10% on the presentation and 90% on the individual project report.
The originally composed individual project report shall demonstrate the student’s knowledge of the research and an ability to effectively communicate the knowledge appropriate to a business professional. Each individual project report must be unique. The length of the individual project report should be more than two pages and follow the guideline of “succinct but adequate”. The length must be enough to adequately present your work. Length less than two pages will be considered a negative. Length greater than two pages will be considered a negative if content is not significant.
Submit the completed individual project report through Canvas on or before the due date and time. Each individual project report may only be submitted once, may only be submitted as a complete report, and must be submitted by the due date and time. An individual project report not submitted has a grade of zero. No late individual project reports accepted. Each student is required to submit original material for their individual project report. Although collaboration is encouraged to conduct research, collaboration does not include copying from another student or allowing a student to copy from you on individual work that is submitted.
Submit your individual project report through Canvas as a PDF file. Do not use a cover page but use the title below on the first page where the student supplies the information in italics.
{Project title of Student’s Individual Report}
Individual Project Report Submitted as partial fulfillment of requirements for
Supply Chain Management Course at University of Colorado Denver
By
{student’s name}
On {date}
As part of the team project
{Name of Team Project}
{Content}
The team project presentations are presentations on a topic consisting of a summary of each person’s research. The primary purpose of the team project presentations is to inform your colleagues on the research finding from each person on the team. Each person on the team is required to present a summary of their research. Each person on the team will be limited to approximately two minutes of presentation time. For each individual project presentation, do not read your individual project report or cover detail in your individual project report but present a general overview and significant findings that will be of interest to your colleagues. Consider each team presentation as a formal production beginning with PowerPoint slides and moving smoothly between each presenter. The team presentation could incorporate other media, possibly including but not limited to, pictures, Word, Excel, or video. Each project team may be as creative as they wish in their presentation. Only one submission of presentation material is necessary through Canvas for each team.

End of the course. The last day of class represents the end of the course. Nothing will be considered after the end of the course. All make-up exams must be scheduled and taken before the end of the course.