Course Syllabus

 

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

(BASTLM PROGRAM)

Syllabus Winter Quarter 2016 Lake Washington Institute of Technology

 

Course ID:	TLM 415	Credits	5
Class Time:	6:00 – 8:15 PM Thursdays	Class Location:	Redmond campus R-204
Instructor Name:	Michael Anderson	Office Hours:	On line Canvas/Email on Sundays 3 to 5:30 PM. Email at any time.
Phone:		Location:	Redmond Campus; Room  124
E-Mail Address:	michael.anderson@lwtech.edu maanders77@aol.com	Web Resource:	http://lwtech.instructure.com

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

TLM 415 acquaints students with the supply chain with emphasis on supply sources, distribution, production planning, information systems, customer service, inventory management, warehouse management, supply chain relationships and challenges facing managers today.

Students completing this course will be able to understand supply chain management concepts and strategies that help businesses become more responsive in today's changing markets and provide a key source of competitive advantage. 

Products typically begin at a raw material stage then move through various inbound logistics channels to production facilities where they are converted into something useful.  Finished products then move through various points of distribution activity, and finally arrive on a retail shelf or some other location, ultimately to land in the hands of some final user or customer.  Many exchanges are typically involved, and at each exchange point demand and customer requirements must be anticipated and satisfied.  To accomplish this, raw materials, parts, supplies, and products must be repeatedly handled, stored, and moved.  Planning and coordinating these processes and activities is what Supply Chain Management is all about. Transportation, facility location, materials handling, packaging, inventory control, customer service, and information processing are a few of the activities involved.

A key purpose is to acquaint you with logistics as an industry and career possibility and to help prepare you for any business career because you will inevitably interface with logistics in one way or another.

 

PREREQUISITE(S):

TLM 301 and admission to the BASTLM program or instructor permission.

 

STUDENT OUTCOMES/COMPETENCIES

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

• Apply supply chain management concepts and strategies
• Describe warehouse, inventory, procurement, materials handling, transportation management issues.
• Understand performance measurement along all areas of the supply chain.
• Understand strategic logistics and reverse logistics.
• Identify and apply basic management tools to resolve real world problems in supply chain management.
• Identify future challenges in supply chain management and apply critical thought and analysis to propose potential solutions.

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION

Lecture,  homework assignments, class participation and discussions

 

REQUIRED TEXT/CURRICULUM MATERIALS9^th EditionISBN: 0-538-47918-3

• Cengage Learning Publishers
• “SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT” by Coyle, Langley, Novack, Gibson
• Lecture, homework assignments, class participation and discussions.

 

GRADING

Final Test	20%
Research Presentation	40%
Assignments- Cases- CANVAS	20%
Discussion Responses  - CANVAS	20%

 

The final test will be administered in the classroom and is not open book.

Attendance and active participation in discussions is expected.

CANVAS Asssignments/Discussions will be posted within 48 hours after the class meets weekly - by Saturday at noon.

Case Assignments will be assigned from the book in CANVAS.  Seven cases assigned only six used for the final grade.

The topic of the research presentation will be presented during the first class session.  In weeks 9 and 10 presentations will be made  - a few each session. Power Point should be used.

This is an upper level class where you are all expected to be in leadership and management positions in the future. We need to learn to present thoughts and ideas on paper and in front of others – supervisors, board of directors, stake holders, subordinate employees, etc. I know it can be hard to get up in front of an audience and speak. The only way to get comfortable at it is to actually do it.

Please make sure you have references listed appropriately for material drawn from various sources. I recommend you consult with the " Writing/Learning Center/Lab" to seek guidance on paper writing. Please feel free to discuss with me any issues regarding your topics and presentation.

Tentative Schedule

Class date	Chapters	Assignment For Grade
1/7/2016	1-Supply Chain Management
	2- Role of Logistics in Supply Chains	Case- Canvas
	3- Global Dimensions of Suplly Chains
1/14/2016	4- Supply Chain Relationships
	5- Supply Chain Performance Measurements	Case- Canvas
	6- Supply Chain Technology
1/21/2016	7 - Demand Management	Case- Canvas
1/28/2016	No class
2/4/2016	Complete Chapter 7; 8- Order Management	Case- Canvas
2/11/2016	9- Managing Inventories	Case- Canvas
2/18/2016	10- Transportation;11- Distribution	Case- Canvas
2/25/2016	12- Network Analysis; 13- Sourcing Materials and Services	Case- Canvas
3/3/2016	14- Operations- Producing Goods and Services	Presentation
	Presentations
3/10/2016	15- Supply Chain Sustainability	Presentation
	Presentations
3/17/2016	Final test	Test

  

A minimum grade of 2.0 is required for technical courses, general education requirements, progression in a sequence of classes, to satisfy a prerequisite, and to meet graduation requirements.

 

GPA	POINTS		GPA	POINTS
4.0	95-100		2.8	83-83.9
3.9	94-94.9		2.7	82-82.9
3.8	93-93.9		2.6	81-81.9
3.7	92-92.9		2.5	80-80.9
3.6	91-91.9		2.4	79-79.9
3.5	90-90.9		2.3	78-78.9
3.4	89-89.9		2.2	77-77.9
3.3	88-88.9		2.1	76-76.9
3.2	87-87.9		2.0	75-75.9
3.1	86-86.9		1.5-1.9	70-74.9
3.0	85-85.9		1.0-1.4	65-69.9
2.9	84-84.9		0.0	0-64.9

 

COURSE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

 Assignments, exam/test make-ups, late work and outside study time

1. The student is expected to take the final examination March 17.
2. A student's absence on the day of the exam and an email explanation does not guarantee that the student will    be allowed to take a make-up exam. Only genuine/verified excuses are acceptable.

 Attendance, participation, and tardiness

1. This is a participatory class and each student’s presence in the class is essential.
2. It is the student’s responsibility to call or email the instructor if he/she is going to be absent from class. The College is committed to academic integrity in all its practices. The faculty value intellectual integrity and a high standard of academic conduct. Activities that violate academic integrity undermine the quality and diminish the value of educational achievement.      Refer to Student Handbook for all - Students Rights and Responsibilities -and information on disciplinary actions for violations. Cell Phones, iPods, texting, and Pagers: Use of cell phones, audible pagers or texting is not allowed inside the classroom. 

 Academic Integrity:

The College is committed to academic integrity in all its practices. The faculty value intellectual integrity and a high standard of academic conduct. Activities that violate academic integrity undermine the quality and diminish the value of educational achievement.

Cheating on papers, tests, or other academic works is a violation of College rules. No student shall engage in behavior that, in the judgment of the instructor of the class, may be construed as cheating. This may include, but is not limited to, plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty such as the acquisition without permission of tests or other academic materials and/or distribution of these materials and other academic work. This includes students who aid and abet as well as those who attempt such behaviors.

 Refer to Student Handbook for all - Students Rights and Responsibilities -and information on disciplinary actions for violations.

Computer use, phone, texting, etc. 

Cell Phones, iPods, texting, and Pagers: Use of cell phones, audible pagers or texting is not allowed inside the classroom.

Computer Use: Users are limited to applications listed on screen menus. They are not allowed to play games, use chat rooms, or use e-mail unless part of instruction. They are not allowed to install programs, alter system configurations, defaults, system settings, system files, program files, data files, desktop configuration.

Equal Opportunity Information

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity college and is committed to principles of diversity.  The college accepts students without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran.

Campus Security

Your safety and security are taken seriously at the college.  The campus hires security personnel and off-duty police officers.  All incidents of confirmed or suspected crimes are reported. If you require assistance or would like to report an incident, please dial 425-739-8224. 

 

SUPPORT SERVICES FOR LEARNING

Disability Services

By law, students with disabilities are entitled academic adjustments and auxiliary aids and services that provide them equal access to all programs, courses, events and facilities of the college. The office of Disability Support Services is available to help determine appropriate methods of adaptation and adjustment.  Students requesting academic adjustments related to disability should contact Disability Support Services (DSS) in W207 in person or by phone (425) 739-8204. Students who have already requested services through DSS for academic adjustments in this class should talk with the instructor as soon as possible to arrange for accommodations. 

Computer Lab - Hours are posted on the entrance to the Library; computer facilities are available on the Redmond Campus as well.

Peer Tutoring - Peer tutoring is available for students who are having difficulty in a class. If you would like to request a tutor, please contact the coordinator in the Academic Skills Center to obtain and complete the appropriate paperwork. If you have any general questions about tutoring, please contact at tutor@lwtech.edu

Writing Center - Informational handouts, special grammar practice software, and writing tutorials are available in the Writing Center. There is no fee associated with the use of Writing Center computers or printers. Hours vary by quarter and are posted on the entrance.

Bookstore:  http://www.lwtech.edu/Student_Life/Bookstore.xml (Links to an external site.)

Library-Learning Commons:  http://lwtechlearningcommons.com/ (Links to an external site.)

A librarian will be available to students at certain times at Redmond campus. His hours will be notified shortly. Both the required text books are placed on "Reserve" by the library. Please talk with your instructor if you wish to access these.

 

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Evacuation procedures—posted in each classroom

School closures – Please check http://www.schoolreport.org/ (Links to an external site.) in case of inclement weather

Campus Security Phone: 425-739-8224, Room E145

For Emergency Dial 9-911

 

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