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Joe Mankin is a supply chain management professional and currently serves as the Director of Supply Management for Norman Regional Health System in Norman, Oklahoma. Before his current role at NRHS, Joe worked for HealthTrust Purchasing Group out of Nashville, Tennessee, as an Executive Director of Supply Chain embedded in the Mercy Healthcare System based out of St. Louis, Missouri. HealthTrust is one of the largest Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO) with over 1600 hospitals in their portfolio and 45 billion dollars of purchasing power.
In addition to providing supply chain oversight to all Mercy Health locations within the State of Oklahoma, Joe was also instrumental in system-wide performance initiatives involving automation, strategic development, and more. Joe is experienced in all aspects of supply operations, materials management, purchasing, production planning, inventory management, new product development, logistics, applied business systems & integrated business process management and especially enjoys projects that include process improvement, data analytics, acquisitions, site assessments, new construction and consultative services. Before his role as Executive Director of Supply Chain, Joe served as an Executive Director of Supply Chain with Mercy's GPO, Resource Optimization and Innovation (ROi), based out of Springfield, MO.
Joe is a board-certified healthcare executive with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) based out of Chicago, Illinois, and the current President of the Oklahoma Chapter, Sooner Healthcare Executives. He is recognized by the Association for Health Care Resources & Materials Management (AHRMM) of the American Hospital Association as a Certified Materials Resource Professional (CMRP). In addition to many professional accomplishments, Joe holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master of Science in Human Resources, an MBA with a concentration in healthcare, and is completing his Doctor of Education in Administration and Leadership. He has been an instructor with Price College of Business and Gene Rainbolt Graduate School of Business for over five years. He appreciates the opportunity to bring his practical experience into the classroom.
Course Details
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Course Prerequisites
SCM 5502, or concurrent enrollment
Course Materials
- Purchasing and Supply Chain Management by R. Monczka, R. Handfield, L. Giunipero., and J. Patterson (7th ed., 2021)
- Purchasing Must Become Supply Management by Peter Kraljic (Harvard Business Review article)
- What Is The Kraljic Matrix?
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Points | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Session Participation | Participation and/or make-up responses for Live Sessions. | 8 @ 15 pts each | 20% |
| End-of-Chapter Questions | Answers to end-of-chapter questions from the textbook. | 6 @ 10 pts each | 10% |
| Current Events Summaries | Post summaries of SCM news stories relevant to current events to the discussion board, then read and reply to others' posts. | 6 @ 10 pts each | 10% |
| CA Checkpoints | Complete process work on different parts of your Case Analysis Project with your team. | 6 @ 10 pts each | 10% |
| Case Analysis Project Report & Presentation | Group analysis of a supply chain management case, creation of a professional report, and video presentation. | 150 pts | 25% |
| Final Exam | Short answer and multiple-choice questions on production and operations management concepts. | 150 pts | 25% |
| Total | 600 pts | 100% |
Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90–100% | A |
| 80–89% | B |
| 70–79% | C |
| 60–69% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Course Components
Live Session Participation
I expect you to attend our Live Sessions each week to participate in our discussions and activities. You earn course participation points by attending the Live Session, which will cover exciting and important content relevant to this course. If you do not attend a Live Session for the week, then you can complete a make-up activity to receive participation points for that week.
Current Events Summary Discussion
As part of production and operations management, skillful managers always stay abreast with current events to identify trends and changes that may impact their inventory, transportation, or warehousing plans. This current event summary is an exercise that encourages a habit of keeping up with current events and discussing them with others. Throughout the semester, you will post and participate in current events discussions in most modules.
End-of-Chapter Questions
Each week, you'll answer end-of-chapter questions from our textbook. These questions will help you apply your knowledge from your reading and prepare for our Live Session discussion and activities.
Case Analysis Project Checkpoints
Our course will explore multiple cases for sourcing and supply chain management situations. You will work with a small group (3-4 people) to analyze a specific case and offer solutions. You will produce parts of your report in process-based checkpoints throughout our course.
Case Analysis Project (Report and Presentation)
Your final project will be a Case Review and Presentation that you will deliver during our final Live Session.
Final Exam
At the end of our course, you'll be tested on textbook content through short answer and multiple-choice questions. Your End-of-Chapter Questions assignment will prepare you to answer questions on the Final Exam.
Course Policies
Communication
Please contact me through Canvas messenger or by email. I typically respond to messages within 24 hours Monday-Friday. I do not check emails over the weekend.
Feel free to call me Joe. I see myself as the facilitator of your learning because you are responsible for how much you learn by how much you engage with your peers. No question is silly or unimportant, so please speak up and share your perspective. I expect our class to be actively engaged with each other.
Feedback
You can expect feedback and grades on activities and assignments within one week of the deadline. Please allow 24 hours after grades have been posted to discuss assignment feedback.
Late Policy
This course is designed so that each assignment completes one part of a larger assignment. Missing one assignment will significantly impact your ability to succeed at the next assignment.
Assignments not turned in by the due date and time will be reduced by one letter grade for the first 24 hours. If the assignment still isn’t submitted 24 hours later, you will receive a 0. If you know you will need extra time to complete an assignment, communicate with me at least 24 hours in advance to negotiate an alternative deadline. Otherwise, you will not receive any credit for your work.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found) by the student, except where words written by someone else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Land Acknowledgement
Long before the University of Oklahoma was established, the land on which the University now resides was the traditional home of the “Hasinais” Caddo Nation and “Kirikirʔi:s” Wichita & Affiliated Tribes.
We acknowledge this territory once also served as a hunting ground, trade exchange point, and migration route for the Apache, Comanche, Kiowa and Osage nations. Today, 39 tribal nations dwell in the state of Oklahoma as a result of settler and colonial policies that were designed to assimilate Native people.
The University of Oklahoma recognizes the historical connection our university has with its indigenous community. We acknowledge, honor and respect the diverse Indigenous peoples connected to this land. We fully recognize, support and advocate for the sovereign rights of all of Oklahoma’s 39 tribal nations. This acknowledgment is aligned with our university’s core value of creating a diverse and inclusive community. It is an institutional responsibility to recognize and acknowledge the people, culture and history that make up our entire OU Community.
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Student Handbook
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Student Support Services
OU offers a variety of services to support students. For more information, please refer to the Student Support Module in your Orientation course.
Online Library
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Copyright Statement and Privacy Information
Sessions of this course may be recorded or live-streamed. These recordings are the intellectual property of the individual faculty member and may not be shared or reproduced without the explicit, written consent of the faculty member. In addition, privacy rights of others such as students, guest lecturers, and providers of copyrighted material displayed in the recording may be of concern. Students may not share any course recordings with individuals not enrolled in the class or upload them to any other online environment.
Academic Integrity
As a member of the OU community, it is your responsibility to protect your educational investment by knowing and following the rules. The Student Code is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and is contained in the Student's Guide to Academic Integrity.
Academic honesty is incredibly important within this course. Cheating is strictly prohibited at the University of Oklahoma, because it devalues the degree you are working hard to get. Should you know of someone else engaging in academic misconduct, please report it to your instructor or directly to the Office of Academic Integrity. Your instructor has a professional obligation to report academic misconduct.
In addition to the course conduct policies outlined by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook.
Religious Observance
It is the policy of the University to excuse the absences of students that result from religious observances and to reschedule examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays, without penalty. [See Faculty Handbook 3.15.2].
Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities
The Accessibility and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is committed to supporting students with disabilities to ensure that they are able to enjoy equal access to all components of their education. This includes your academics, housing, and community events. Please review OU's Accessibility Policy.
If you are experiencing a disability, a mental/medical health condition that has a significant impact on one or more life functions, you can receive accommodations to provide equal access. Possible disabilities include but are not limited to learning disabilities, AD(H)D, mental health, and chronic health. Additionally, we support students with temporary medical conditions (broken wrist, shoulder surgery, etc.) and pregnancy.
To discuss potential accommodations, please contact the ADRC at 730 College Avenue, (phone) 405-325-3852, or adrc@ou.edu.
Title IX Resources
Anyone who has been impacted by gender-based violence, including dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, harassment, and sexual assault, deserves access to resources so that they are supported personally and academically.
The University of Oklahoma is committed to offering resources to those impacted, including: speaking with someone confidentially about your options, medical attention, counseling, reporting, academic support, and safety plans. If you would like to speak with someone confidentially, please contact OU Advocates (available 24/7 at 405-615-0013) or another confidential resource (see "Can I make an anonymous report?").
You may also choose to report gender-based violence and discrimination through other means, including by contacting the Institutional Equity Office (ieo@ou.edu, 405-325-3546) or the police (911).
Because the University of Oklahoma is committed to the safety of you and other students, I, as well as other faculty, Graduate Assistants, and Teaching Assistants, are mandatory reporters. This means that we are obligated to report gender-based violence that has been disclosed to us to the Institutional Equity Office. This includes disclosures that occur in class discussions, writing assignments, discussion boards, emails, and during Student/Office Hours.
For more information, please visit the Institutional Equity Office.
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, modifications will be made where medically necessary and similar in scope to accommodations based on temporary disability. Learn more about the rights of pregnant and parenting students by consulting the FAQ sheets provided by the Institutional Equity Office.
Mental Health Support Services
If you are experiencing any mental health issues that are impacting your academic performance, counseling is available at the University Counseling Center (UCC). The Center is located on the second floor of the Goddard Health Center, at 620 Elm Rm. 201, Norman, OK 73019. To schedule an appointment, call 405-325-2911. For more information, please visit the University Counseling Center.
Final Exam Preparation Period
Pre-finals week will be defined as the seven calendar days before the first day of finals. Faculty may cover new course material throughout this week. For specific provisions of the policy please refer to OU's Final Exam Preparation Period policy.
Required Policies for Students On Campus
Emergency Protocol
During an emergency, there are official university procedures that will maximize your safety.
Severe Weather: If you receive an OU Alert to seek refuge or hear a tornado siren that signals severe weather:
- Look for severe weather refuge location maps located inside most OU buildings near the entrances
- Seek refuge inside a building. Do not leave one building to seek shelter in another building that you deem safer. If outside, get into the nearest building.
- Go to the building’s severe weather refuge location. If you do not know where that is, go to the lowest level possible and seek refuge in an innermost room. Avoid outside doors and windows.
- Get in, Get Down, Cover Up.
- Wait for official notice to resume normal activities.
Additional Weather Safety Information is available through the Department of Campus Safety.
Severe Weather Preparedness Video
Armed Subject/Campus Intruder
If you receive an OU Alert to shelter-in-place due to an active shooter or armed intruder situation or you hear what you perceive to be gunshots:
- Avoid: If you believe you can get out of the area without encountering the armed individual, move quickly towards the nearest building exit, move away from the building, and call 911.
- Deny: If you cannot flee, move to an area that can be locked or barricaded, turn off lights, silence devices, spread out, and formulate a plan of attack if the shooter enters the room.
- Defend: As a last resort fight to defend yourself. For more information, visit:
OU's Emergency Preparedness site
Shots Fire on Campus Procedure
Fire Alarm/General Emergency
If you receive an OU Alert that there is danger inside or near the building, or the fire alarm inside the building activates:
- Leave the building. Do not use the elevators.
- Know at least two building exits
- Assist those that may need help
- Proceed to the emergency assembly area
- Once safely outside, Notify first responders of anyone that may still be inside the building due to mobility issues.
- Wait for official notice before attempting to re-enter the building.
Course Summary:
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