MSU Programs > Integrated Supply Chain Management > Supply Chain Management II

Course Overview

Instructor: David J. Closs, PhD

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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 the functions and activities in the supply chain functional areas of inventory management, transportation, warehousing and material handling, and packaging

• Describe the trade-offs related to supply chain design

• Apply supply chain knowledge to the evaluation of supply chain design challenges in case situations

• Discuss the dimensions of supply chain risk management and what firms can do to mitigate it

• Discuss how supply chain executives manage talent

• Review future trends in supply chain management

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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 two case study assignments

• 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

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Course Structure

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

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Course Outline/Schedule

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Module 1: Inventory, Transportation, and Warehousing

• Inventory

• Transportation

• Warehousing

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Module 2: Supply Chain Design

• Packaging and Vehicle Routing​

• Network Design Framework

• Supply Chain Integration

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Module 3: Operational, Financial, and Performance Measurement​​

• Introduction to Performance Measurement

• Financial Considerations

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Module 4: Case Study – Cooper Processing Company

• Introduction to Cooper Processing Company

• Cooper Processing Solution Case Debrief

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Module 5: Case Study – Marks & Spencer

• Introduction to Marks & Spencer

• Marks & Spencer Solution Case Debrief

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Module 6: Supply Chain Risk Management

• Risk Management

• Talent and Services

• Resilience, Resistance, and Recovery

• Sustainability

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Module 7: Supply Chain Outsourcing and Spares

• Logistics Outsourcing

• Spares and Reparables

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Module 8: Supply Chain Organization and Trends

• Organization

• Supply Chain Insomnia

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