TL 723 Advanced Supply Chain Planning (3 credits)
On-line (#20153)
SPRING 2016
Instructor and contact information
Dr. Joseph G. Szmerekovsky
Phone: 231-8128
Office 350 Barry Hall
E-mail: Joseph.Szmerekovsky@ndsu.edu
Office Hours: Th 10:30am-1:30pm
Text: Course materials are available through blackboard or library electronic
holdings.
Course Description:
This course builds on the theories and tools developed in TL711. By understanding
both current capabilities and the evolving needs of an organization, the appropriate
modifications to the organization’s supply chain can be identified.
Objectives: To expand knowledge to include elements of both the internal and
external supply chains and the interaction necessary between them.
To develop the ability to distinguish which components of a particular
supply chain are critical to the effective operation of that supply
chain.
To appreciate the challenges associated with making and
implementing operations decisions in a supply chain.
Exams:
There will be three exams. Exams are expected to be a combination of problems
and essay questions. You are responsible for any material covered through
assigned readings and materials on blackboard. Exams are open book and open
note. Exams will be available through blackboard beginning at 12:01am on the day
the exam is scheduled and will remain open to be completed until 11:59pm on the
day the exam is scheduled. No work on an exam will be accepted before or after
these times. Exams will cover all of the course material listed in the schedule prior
to the exam date.
Reaction Papers:
Two reaction papers (800-1000 words each) are to be completed throughout the
semester. In general, these will be written to describe how newly acquired
information could be used to address a problem that was previously faced.
Reaction papers must discuss a reaction to course content, but the specific course
content of each reaction paper may be chosen by the student. For example, you
may decide to write a reaction paper regarding inventory. Your paper might
describe a situation in which the inventory policy you observed seemed to be
irrational. Now, with your new understanding of inventory theory, you can not only
explain how the previous policy might have evolved, but can also suggest
improvements which would be consistent with the environment in which it is
operating. Note that your assessment can be either positive or negative.
After submission and review by the instructor reaction papers will receive a grade
of pass or fail. If a reaction paper receives a grade of pass the student may be
requested to make changes to the paper to address minor issues. Once these
changes are complete the student will receive 25 points for the reaction paper and
the paper will be made available on blackboard for the entire class to read. If a
reaction paper receives a grade of fail the student will be given feedback on why
the grade of fail was assigned and will be given one chance to revise the reaction
paper to earn a grade of pass. A reaction paper which receives two grades of fail
will result in a final grade of fail (0 points) for the reaction paper.
Reaction papers may be submitted at anytime during the semester prior to the
second to last week of classes. Each student is required to submit two reaction
papers over the course of the semester. No more than two reaction papers will be
accepted from any one student. A reaction paper may be on any topic covered in
the course materials and may be a reaction to another student’s reaction paper
which has been made available through blackboard.
Grading Policy:
Grades will be assigned using the following scale:
Percentage
>=90
>=80 and <90
>=70 and <80
>=60 and <70
<60
Letter Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Possible points will be awarded as follows:
Exams (3):
Reaction Papers:
300 points (100 each)
50 points
Total:
350 points
Prerequisites: TL 711 or MGMT 751
Special Needs: Any students with disabilities or other special needs, who need
special accommodations in this course are invited to share these concerns or
requests with the instructor and contact the Disability Services Office as soon as
possible.
Academic Honesty: The academic community is operated on the basis of
honesty, integrity, and fair play. NDSU Policy 335: Code of Academic
Responsibility and Conduct applies to cases in which cheating, plagiarism, or
other academic misconduct have occurred in an instructional context. Students
found guilty of academic misconduct are subject to penalties, up to and possibly
including suspension and/or expulsion. Student academic misconduct records
are maintained by the Office of Registration and Records. Informational
resources about academic honesty for students and instructional staff members
can be found at www.ndsu.edu/academichonesty.
Attendance: According to NDSU Policy 333, attendance in classes is
expected. Only the course instructor can excuse a student from course
responsibilities.
Students with Disability: If you are a person with a disability and anticipate
needing any type of accommodation in order to participate in this class, please
inform the instructor at the beginning of the semester. Efforts will be made to
accommodate students with disabilities.
Course Outline (Subject to Change)
The schedule below indicates the expected pace at which students are expected
to complete the course material. Each week is represented by the date of the
Wednesday of the week. This is of particular relevance for exams which will be
made available only on the specific date indicated. Exams will cover all of the
course material listed in the schedule prior to the exam date. Material for each
article will be posted the Wednesday prior to the first date of the topic on the
schedule. This material will include a study guide highlighting learning outcomes
for each article and indicating relevant practice problems with solutions.
Day
13-Jan
20-Jan
27-Jan
3-Feb
10-Feb
17-Feb
24-Feb
2-Mar
9-Mar
16-Mar
23-Mar
30-Mar
6-Apr
13-Apr
20-Apr
27-Apr
4-May
11-May
Articles To Complete
[9]
[15]
[13]
[1]
[6]
Exam #1
[7] and [16]
[4]
[14]
Spring Break
[3]
Exam #2
[10] and [12]
[11]
[5]
All Reaction Papers Due; [2]
[8]
Exam #3
Reading List
[1] Amaral, J., Billington, C.A., Tsay, A.A. 2006. “Safeguarding the Promise of
Production Outsourcing”. Interfaces 36(3) 220-233.
[2] Cheung, K.L., Lee, H.L. 2001. “The Inventory Benefit of Shipment Coordination and
Stock Rebalancing in a Supply Chain”. Management Science 48(2) 300-306.
[3] Choi, K. S., Dai, J. G., Song, J.-S. 2004. “On measuring supplier performance under
vendor-managed-inventory programs in capacitated supply chains”. Manufacturing and
Service Operations Management 6(1) 53-72.
[4] Chopra, S., Reinhardt, D., Mohan, U. 2007. “The Importance of Decoupling
Recurrent and Disruption Risks in a Supply Chain”. Naval Research Logistics 54 544555.
[5] Dror, M., Smith, K.R., Yano, C.A. 2009. “Deux Chemicals Inc. goes Just-In-Time”.
Interfaces 39(6) 503-515.
[6] Gorman, M.F., Hoff, J., Kinion, R. 2009. “ASP, The Art and Science of Practice:
Tales from the Front: Case Studies indicate the Potential Pitfalls of Misapplication of
Lean Improvement Programs”. Interfaces 39(6) 540-548.
[7] Kok, T., Janssen, F., Doremalen, J., Wachem. E., Clerkx, M., Peeters, W. 2005.
“Phillips Electronics Synchronizes Its Supply Chain to End the Bullwhip Effect”.
Interfaces 35(1) 37-48.
[8] Laval, C., Feyhl, M., Kakorous, S. 2005. “Hewlett-Packard Combined OR and Expert
Knowledge to Design Its Supply Chains”. Interfaces 35(3) 238-247.
[9] Lee, H. L. 2004. “The Triple-A Supply Chain”. Harvard Business Review 82(10) 102112.
[10] Linton, J. D., Klassen, R., Jayaraman, V. 2007. “Sustainable Supply Chains: an
introduction”. Journal of Operations Management 25 1075-1082.
[11] Manary, M.P., Willems, S.P. 2008. “Setting Safety-Stock Targets at Intel in the
Presence of Forecast Bias”. Interfaces 38(2) 112-122.
[12] Matos, S., Hall, J. 2007. “Integrating Sustainable Development In the Supply Chain:
the case of life cycle assessment in oil and gas and agricultural biotechnology”. Journal
of Operations Management 25 1083-1102.
[13] Petersen, K.J., Handfield, R.B., Ragatz, G. L. 2005. “Supplier Integration into New
Product Development: coordinating product, process, and supply chain design”. Journal
of Operations Management 23 371-388.
[14] Sheffi, Y. 2001. “Supply chain management under the threat of international
terrorism”. International Journal of Logistics Management 12(2) 1-11.
[15] Yeo, K. T., Ning, J. H. 2006. “Managing uncertainty in major equipment
procurement in engineering projects”. European Journal of Operational Research 171
123-134.
[16] Zhao, X., Huo, B., Flynn, B.B., Yeung, J.H.Y. 2008. “The Impact of Power and
Relationship Commitment on the Integration Between Manufacturers and Customers in a
Supply Chain”. Journal of Operations Management 26 368-388.