At the end of this course, the students; 1) Enables them to understand the strategic importance of supply chains. 2) Reveals the factors that affect the performance of the supply chain. 3) Introduces analytical methodologies used in the management of supply chains. 4) Understand the importance of supply chain perspective on business performance and will have developed the ability to analyze problems related to supply chain design, planning and coordination.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
Yes(BUS355)
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
No
COURSE DEFINITION
In this course, the concepts used in the design, management and control of supply chains are discussed along with the topics such as inventory management, logistics network design, distribution strategies, information sharing, coordination and decision support tools that have critical importance in the context of supply chain management.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to Supply Chains and Supply Chain Management
2nd Week
Introduction to Supply Chains and Supply Chain Management
3rd Week
System Slack
4th Week
Designing the Supply Chain Network
5th Week
Planning Demand and Supply in a Supply Chain
6th Week
Planning Demand and Supply in a Supply Chain
7th Week
Planning and Managing Inventories
8th Week
Midterm Exam
9th Week
Designing and Planning Transportation Networks
10th Week
Designing and Planning Transportation Networks
11th Week
Managing Cross-Functional Drivers
12th Week
Information Technologies and Supply Chain Coordination
13th Week
Supply Chain Performance Drivers and Performance Measures
14th Week
Case and Article Discussions
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Scott, Webster, 2008. Principles and Tools for Supply Chain Management, McGraw-Hill, Irvin.
Additional Resources: Bozarth, C. C., R. B. Handnfield, 2006. Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management, Prentice-Hall, Inc. Chopra, Sunil and Peter Meindly, 2007. Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning and Operations, 3rd Edition, Pearson. Simchi-Levi, D., P. Kaminsky, E. Simchi-Levi, 2008. Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategiecs and Case Studies, 3rd Ed. McGraw-Hill.
