MSU Programs > Integrated Supply Chain Management > Supply Chain Management I

Course Overview

Instructor: David Frayer, Ph.D.

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Course Objectives 

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After successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

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• Discuss supply chain management and its role for the firm, the supply chain, and the economy

• Compare and contrast the supply chain differences for various industries

• Identify the differences between supply chain and value chain

• Evaluate the functions, activities, and processes involved in supply chain management with a specific focus on procurement, manufacturing, planning, and globalization.

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Students will meet the course objectives through the following actions:

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• Attending live lectures 

• Completing learning content pages, which includes

  • Watching videos

  • Reading text and studying charts and tables

  • Listening to audio

• Posting to the discussion board

• Completing case study assignment

• Completing eight exams

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Course Requirements

• Internet connection (DSL, LAN, or cable connection desirable)

• Access to Canvas

• Microphone

• Read content, watch videos, listen to audio, and complete assignments

• Microsoft Excel

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Course Structure

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The content will be delivered in Canvas with a variety of media components. Students will need to play video, audio, and download Excel. They will also need to access video conference links for live lectures.

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Course Outline

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Module 1: Introduction to Supply Chain Management​ 

• What is Supply Chain Management?​

• Industry-Based Supply Chain

• Integrated Supply Chain Management

• Supply Chain Management Processes and Activities​

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Module 2: Supply Chain Value and Processes​​

• Supply Chain Management Views​

• Supply Chain Value- Adds

• Introduction to Supply Chain Strategy

• Supply Chain Processes and Theory of Constraints

• Supply Chain Information Technology

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Module 3: Customer Service Overview​​

• Customer Fulfillment Cycles​

• Customer Service, Part 1

• Customer Service, Part 2

• The Role of Service in Supply Chain Strategy

• Channels of Distribution

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Module 4: Business Models and Sourcing Overview

• The Role of Customer Service in Supply Chain Strategy and Comparing Anticipatory and Response-Based Supply Chains

• Purchasing vs. Procurement

• Procurement Strategies

• Building Deep Supplier Relationships

• The Role of Supplier Innovation in Supply Chain Performance

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Module 5: Manufacturing and Integrated Planning

• Manufacturing Strategy, Part 1

• Manufacturing Strategy, Part 2

• Manufacturing Flexibility

• Total Integrated Planning

• Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Process and Integrated Planning, Part 1

• Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Process and Integrated Planning, Part 2

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Module 6: Forecasting and Woodmere Case

• Forecasting

• Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment

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Module 7: Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Overview

• Advanced Planning and Scheduling: Concepts and Framework

• Advanced Planning and Scheduling: Demand and Supply Planning

• Advanced Planning and Scheduling: Demonstration and Benefits

• Advanced Planning and Scheduling: Management Considerations

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Module 8: Supply Chain Globalization

• Supply Chain Globalization: Rationale and Key Strategies

• Supply Chain Globalization: Requirements and Key Challenges

• Supply Chain Globalization: Potential Hidden Costs

• Supply Chain Globalization: Global Trade Management

• Supply Chain Globalization: How Product and Market Characteristics
  Influence Firm Strategies

• Global Benefits and Challenges

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