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1、BMA5271 - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Created: July 22, 2008Module CodeBMA5271Module TitleSUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTSemesterSemester 1, 2008/2009Modular Credit(s)4DepartmentDecision SciencesTeaching StaffAdjunct Professor SHEILA WANGbizwangsnus.edu.sgLecturer Aims & Objectives | Prerequisites | Schedule |
2、Synopsis | Assessment | Text & Readings |WorkloadAIMS & OBJECTIVESSupply Chain Management has been identified in todays corporations as the new competitive edge. What is a Supply Chain? Why is it important to the success of corporations? How do cross functional organizations operate effectively in a
3、 supply chain? What are the supply chain successes and challenges in various worldwide corporations and why? These are some of the examples of discussions this course will address to help participants make effective management decisions.The objectives in this course is to allow the student to: Incre
4、ase ones knowledge in the subject of supply chain management with an integrated approach dealing with the various components which make up the spectrum of supply chain management. Develop a solid knowledge required for systematic analysis of corporations supply chain networks and management. Through
5、 learning the analytical tools and pragmatic case studies to enable one to apply the acquired supply chain management knowledge in real life corporate practices. Enhance ones thinking process and problem analysis approach in dealing with supply chain management issues and the optimization of a suppl
6、y chain process. Increase ones value contribution in the subject of supply chain management through acquiring an understanding and application of the various components of supply chain management and the value creation of good supply chain management.Through discussions of theories and business case
7、 studies, this course aims at providing participants the necessary knowledge to build a solid understanding on the topic of Supply Chain Management and to make effective decisions in Supply Chain Management. PREREQUISITESPrerequisites: BMA5002 Analytics for ManagersStudents should also have a basic
8、knowledge of quality management. This course will involve case studies. Students are expected to be prepared with pre-class case readings and be prepared in class discussions.SCHEDULESession 1 Aug 15: Course Overview and Administrative Items. Introduction to Supply Chain Management After Class Readi
9、ng: Chapter 1Session 2 Aug 22: Introduction to Supply Chain Management(continued)/ Inventory Management and Risk Pooling After Class Reading: Chapter 2 Session 3Aug 29: Network Planning/ The Value of Information After Class Reading: Chapter 3, 5 Case Due: Meditech Surgical (Group TBD)Session 4 Sept
10、5: IBM i2 Supply Chain Management Lab (class meet in Engineering Bldg)Session5 Sept 12: Supply Chain Contracts/ Supply Chain Integration After Class Reading: Chapter4, 6 Case Due: TBD (Group TBD)Session 6 Sep 19:Industry Speakers Panel “World-class Strategic Procurement” by a select panel of compani
11、esSept 26: NUS recess weekSession 7 Oct 3: Distribution Strategies/ Strategic Alliances/ Procurement and Outsourcing Strategies After Class Reading: Chapter 7, 8, 9 Case Due: TBD (Group TBD)Session 8 Oct 10: Coordinated Product and Supply Chain Design After Class Reading: Chapter 11 Case Due: TBD (G
12、roup TBD)Session 9 Oct 17: Customer Value /Smart Pricing After Class Reading: Chapter12, 13 Case Due: TBD (Group TBD) Session 10 Oct 24: Information Technology and Business Processes/ Technology Standards After Class Reading: Chapter 14, 15.Case Due: TBD (Group TBD)Session 12 Nov 7:GroupTerm Project
13、 Due Session 13 Nov 14: GroupTerm Project Due (continued)Nov 21:Reading Week, No ClassDec 3 (Wed):Final Exam SYNOPSISGlobalization and fierce business competition have directed companies to look for new competitive edge.Supply Chain Management the management of a network of activities required in fu
14、lfilling a customers request; such networked business elements include manufacturing locations, sourcing and procurement, logistics, inventory, distribution, and information management, is this new found corporate competitive edge.To compete effectively in todays business environment, items are prod
15、uced at one or more factories utilizing the optimal production method, and sometimes outsourced.Logistics systems, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution must be efficient to meet customer delivery requirements.Information systems have evolved to integrate all functions interactions while proving, in some corporations, a new paradigm in conducting and winning business.Consequently, to reduce overall cost while meeting customer commitments require all these various business elements to int
