Institute of Management Studies

Week

Issue

Contents

Objectives

Activity

1

Supply Chain Management:

An Overview

What Forces Are Driving the Rate of Change, Globalization, Technology, The Empowered Consumer, Development of The SC concept, Major issues such as SC networks, complexity and inventory

To discuss major change driver in economy, understand rationale for development of SCM, analyze the benefits that can accrue from effective supply chain practices.

Read 'Pakistani Logistics Scenario' and 'Information Carried by the Product RFID' Given Below

Discussion on  Malt-O-Meal Company : Going National,  Transforming Supply Chain IT into “Business Technology”

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Week (1)

2

Role of Logistics in Supply Chains

What is logistics and its value-added roles? Logistics interface with Manufacturing, Marketing & Operations. Short and Long run techniques of logistics System Analysis

To understand importance of logistics, how logistics contribute to the vitality of economy. Explain logistics system from various perspectives and its value-added roles. Relationships between logistics and functional departments

 Senco Electronics Company

Working as a chief executive which alternative would you chose?

Case (2) Peanut Plantation

Highlight the role of logistics department in introduction of new product.

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3

Global Dimensions of Supply Chains

Global Markets and Strategy, SC Security, NAFTA, Asian Emergence, Global Transportation options of Ocean, Air, Motor and Rail. Strategic channel intermediaries, Storage and Packaging facilities.

Understand the three major phases of globalization; understand nature of global markets and competitive strategy and to discuss global transportation options and strategic intermediaries

Red Fish, Blue Fish and LLP:

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 Week (3)

4

Supply Chain Relationships

Model for developing  and implementing successful supply chain relationships; Third-Party-Logistics-Industry Overview, Types of 3PL Providers,  Logistics and Outsourcing activities

Understand types of SC relationships and their importance; SCOR process model of plan, source, make and deliver;

Define what is meant by Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and know what types of firms provide 3PL services

Third Party Logistics Services (3PL) and Forth-Party (4PL) Logistics services

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Week (4)

5

SC Performance measurement and Financial Analysis

Dimensions of SC Performance metrics, developing SC metrics,. The Supply Chain-Finance Connection; Financial Impact of Supply Chain Decisions

Understand the scope and importance of supply chain performance measurement; Characteristics of good performance; to understand the financial impacts of supply chain service failures

CPDW Central PA Distribution and Warehouse; and DVD4Less.com

(metrics)

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 Week (5)

6

Supply Chain Technology—Managing Information

Role of information technology in Supply Chain, requirements, capabilities and Challenges; Framework for Managing Supply Chain information and Supply Chain technology Implementation, RFID, Barcodes

Appreciate the overall importance and role of information to SCM; Key ingredients of an integrated Supply Chain and to recognize the role of emerging technologies for improving supply chain information management.

Information carried by the Product

(The use of track and Trace Mechanisms via Barcode and Radio frequency identification

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 Week (6)

7

Demand Measurement and Customer Service

Scan-Based Trading and distribution; Outbound-to-customer logistics system, CPFR Collaborative planning, forecasting and Replenishment

To understand critical importance of outbound-to-customer logistics system; appreciate the growing need for effective demand management; know the types of forecasting methods and to understand the difference between logistics and marketing channels

Walton Seed Company

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 Week (7)

8

The Transportation System

Role of Transportation in logistics and relationships, The Carrier Selection Decision, Legal Classification of Carriers, Containerization, International Shipments, Intermodal Transportation, Indirect and special carriers, Freight Forwarders

Explain economic role of transportation, basic modes of transportation, Transit time, reliability, capability, accessibility and security; Compare the advantages and disadvantages of using common, regulated and contract carriers; To discuss Intermodal transportation (piggyback)

Double D Trucking Case Study

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Week (8)

9

Transportation Management

Mastering the Art of Advance Planning, Proactive Management

Strategy, Reducing the Number of Carriers, Contracting with carriers; Documentation—Domestic Bill of Lading, Freight Bill, F.O.B Terms of Sale and Cost Value Distance and Weight of Shipment.

To define proactive transportation management, 5 transportation management strategies, Distinguish among the transportation documents, Compare domestic terms of sale with international Incoterms (International Commercial Terms)

Specialty Metals Company

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10

Inventory Decision Making

Fundamental approaches to managing inventory,  Techniques; Fixed Order quantity Approach, Inventory Cycles, Uncertainty Demand and Lead Times, The Just-in-Time Approach, Materials Requirement Planning and Distribution Resource Planning

Understand the fundamental differences among approaches to inventory management, To understand the rationale behind EOQ, To understand the alternative approaches to inventory management such as JIT, MRP, and DRP

Beierlein Distributors

Nittany Fans

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Week 10

11

Warehousing Decisions

The Nature, Types and Importance of Warehousing, Role of warehousing in Logistics System, Basic Warehousing Decisions, Warehouse Layout and Design. Materials Handling, The Role of Packaging

Discuss the strategic value adding role of warehousing in logistics system, Major principles of warehouse  layout and design, Explain the cross functional role of packaging in a company and to discuss the role of packaging in logistics system

Vanity Products

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  Week (11)

12

Network Design &  Facility Location

Strategic Importance of Logistics Network Design, Changing Customer service requirements, Logistics Network Design Steps

How to redesign a logistics network, structure an effective process for logistics network design, locational alternatives, Apply the simple (Grid) of center-of-gravity approach to facility location

Fireside Tire Company

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     Week No (12)

13

Procurement and Supply Management

Inbound Logistics Along The Supply Chain, Materials Management, Procurement, Electronic Procurement, its advantages and disadvantages; Types of E-commerce Models

Understand the role of and nature of procurement in supply chain context, explain the different types of inbound systems, discuss the major materials management activities, understand the procurement process and explain the criteria for vendor selection

Durable Vinly Siding Corp.

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Week No (13)

14

Operations—Producing

Operations-Producing Goods and Services,  Role of Production Operations in SCM, Operations Strategy and Planning, Production Execution Designs, Production Metrics (Total cost, cycle time, quality and safety)

Discuss the strategic value adding role of operations in SCM, Tradeoffs and challenges in production operations, Understand the primary production strategies and types of planning, production process layouts, and the role of productivity and quality metrics

Team HDX

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Readings

Week (14)

15

Managing Reverse Flows in Supply Chains

Importance and Magnitude of Reverse Flows, Reverse Logistics System versus Closed Loops, Customer returns, economic value, environmental challenges

Understand the reverse flows in SC, Reasons for early reverse logistics system, Appreciate the difference between reverse logistics systems and closed loop supply chains

R-E-V-R-S-E-Spells

Headache Relief

Fitness Retreads, LLP

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16

Strategic Challenges and Change for Supply Chains

7 Principles of Supply Chain Management, SC Strategies, Differentiation Strategies, Differentiation Strategies, Time-Based Strategies, Reducing Cycle Time, Time-Reduction Logistics Initiatives; technology based strategies, Relationship Based Strategies, Global Strategies.

Understand the future strategic challenges for SC, Identify key principles of supply chain success, Understand how SC can help grow revenues as well as contain costs, Understand several major types of supply chain strategies; differentiation, financial, technology based, relationship based and global

Peerless Products, Inc.

South Face

ZingPC

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Week 16