Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Delivery
- Synchronous Online: Learning occurs online and in real time, using technology such as web-conferencing software for synchronous interaction. Live sessions will be recorded and made available in the event scheduling conflicts prevent students from attending a given live session.
Course Prerequisites
Students must complete SCM 5502: Supply Chain Management before enrolling in this course.
Course Materials
- Harvard Business Review Course Pack: Global Supply Chain Management ($55.85). Please purchase the coursepack from the Harvard website.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
- Demonstrate competency in core subject matter across all stages of the supply chain with a specific focus on:
- foundational areas of supply chain management: (1) Supply Management, (2) Operations Management, and (3) Logistics.
- supply chain risk and resilience
- social, environmental, and financial performance (3BL)
- technology and digital transformation
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Holistically assess the significance of integral aspects of the supply chain, including:
- connections between consumer/customer demand and supply chain design
- integration of product/process/service development
- supply chain visibility
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Exhibit the critical thinking and management skills to support supply-chain decisions, with a specific focus on:
- analytics and analysis
- human resource management
- process development and improvement
- systems-thinking
- Demonstrate professional communication skills (oral and written) for decision-making and problem-solving in supply chain situations.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) Alignment
| CLO | Description | PLO |
|---|---|---|
| A | Identify and evaluate global business challenges | 1 & 3 |
| B | Analyze how to conduct business in global settings, with a particular focus on the ways cultural diversity affects managing global supply chains | 1 & 2 |
| C | Evaluate effective strategies for analyzing, communicating, and making informed decisions about global supply management | 1, 2, 3 & 4 |
| D | Identify and evaluate potential ethical business issues | 3 |
| E | Recognize environmental issues in global supply chains | 2 |
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Participation in weekly Live Sessions and in-class activities or completion of make-up assignments. (4 @ 5 pts each) | 20 |
| Case Analysis Presentations | Type of presentation will vary depending upon if it is for classroom discussion or out of class assignment. | 40 |
| Assignments | INCOTERMS Negotiation and Quota Action (2 @ 10 pts each); IFF Selection and Jesop Tools (2 @ 15 pts each) | 50 |
| Discussions | One discussion will be used to highlight a clothing item's global supply chain. | 10 |
| Harvard Simulation Game Performance | Completion of Simulation Game tasks to get the highest profit and positive board votes. | 20 |
| Harvard Simulation Game Presentation | Presentation of decisions made during the game. | 10 |
| Greek Olive Oil Case | Project milestones and final presentation | 30 |
| Future of Global Supply Chains | Written document and PPT presentation to class | 20 |
| Total | 200 pts |
Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90–100% | A |
| 80–89% | B |
| 70–79% | C |
| 60–69% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Course Components
In-Class Activities
Students are expected to contribute in a meaningful manner and attend the weekly Live Sessions. This will be accomplished with completed in-class exercises. As it is recognized that work or travel schedules may occasionally prevent live attendance, alternate make-up methods are available.
Case Analysis Presentations
Case analysis will often be used to enhance a given session's topic matter. These cases will be prepared and submitted prior to the class session.
Discussions
An opening discussion will be used to assess your understanding of global supply chains. As the class progresses you should refer back to your initial post and assess whether or not you agree with it or would change it based on what you have learned in the class.
Assignments
There are two exercises designed to focus attention on very specific areas of the global supply chain. For this class, we will look at INCOTERMS and quotas. Additionally, there are two in-depth assignments - IFF Selection and Jesop Tools - which will require a broader investigation into global supply chains.
Harvard Simulation Game
Individuals will participate in the Harvard Global Supply Chain Simulation Game during Week 4. Following the conclusion of the game, you will create a presentation analyzing your game decisions.
"Greek Olive Oil" Case
This case will be used in the second half of the course to reinforce earlier topics and develop a total cost analysis for a global supply chain. This project will be completed using three separate milestones that build upon each other.
Future of Global Supply Chains
This team assignment concludes the course by asking students to research and reflect upon the global supply chain issues/challenges most likely to face you in the coming decade. Teams will provide short live presentations in addition to submitting a written document.
Course Policies
Communication
Email is the best/fastest way to reach me. To help me answer any questions as quickly as possible, please include SCM 5562 in your email subject. I will respond to your emails within 24 hours.
I facilitate my class in an informal fashion that encourages interaction and engagement. I prefer to be addressed by my first name, Steve. We will use Canvas extensively for interactions between you and me, as well as interactions with your peers. Please express your thoughts freely in the spirit of open engagement and learning.
Feedback
Timely feedback is a critical element of this course. I will try to provide feedback on your assignments as quickly as possible (no later than a week from the due date).
Group Work
Students will have the opportunity to self-select their teams. Students opting to not submit a team will be randomly assigned to a team by the course instructor.
Every team member will receive the same grade as the team assignment grade. The expectation is that all team members will contribute relatively equally to the team’s efforts. If not, team members may raise concerns with the course instructor. If the concerns are warranted, the instructor reserves the right to adjust a group member’s individual grade.
Free-Rider Policy: Teams may vote out a non-participating team member. Contact the course instructor for instructions for voting out a non-participating team member. Any "ousted" team member will be given the opportunity to complete the assignments on their own.
Late Policy
Our course is organized around the timely completion of assignments each week/module. You should complete each assignment by the due date. If you miss this deadline, I will still accept assignments with a 20% penalty for each late day.
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.
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University Academic Policies and Student Support
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Course Summary:
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