BUSML 780
Logistics
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND LOGISTICS
COURSE SYLLABUS
TERM:
Winter 2012
COURSE TITLE:
BUS M&L 780, Logistics Management
COURSE TIME/
PLACE:
Tuesday/Thursday – 5:30 AM to 7:18 AM
CATALOG
DESCRIPTION:
Prerequisites: BUS M&L 650, BUS MGT 330, and BUS MGT 331.
Management of logistics activities and costs including customer service,
inventory, transportation, lot quantity costs, warehousing, and information systems.
INSTRUCTOR:
Matt Schwieterman,
Fisher Hall, Room #356
E-mail: schwieterman_48@fisher.osu.edu
Website: https://carmen.osu.edu
OFFICE HOURS:
Office Hours: By Appointment.
REQUIRED TEXT:
Contemporary Logistics Management, 10th Edition, Murphy and Wood, (Prentice Hall,
2010); ISBN 13 978-0-13-611077-0, Retail $197.35 (OSU Bookstore;
www.ohiostate.bkstore.com), $148.77 (Amazon; www.amazon.com)
COURSE LECTURE
MATERIALS:
Course lecture materials will include PowerPoint slides, industry journal articles, and
text questions. Class materials will be made available on Carmen for downloading prior
to class.
COURSE
OBJECTIVE:
To provide an understanding of the key logistics concepts and the
issues affecting the movement and storage of goods. Particular
emphasis will be placed on providing a broad and general exposure to business logistics.
This will include the development of a basic understanding of the tradeoffs and nuances
of a total cost perspective.
COURSE
FORMAT:
This course will be conducted using a combination of class discussion, lecture,
industry analysis, and text questions. The lectures will cover the assigned text chapter,
including comparison to current trends in the industry. You are expected to attend all
classes and to be prepared to discuss and/or apply assigned readings. Students may be
called upon to discuss assigned topics and concepts. In addition, students are expected
to actively participate in all team projects and papers.
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CLASS POINT TOTAL:
Grades will be based upon performance on the following:
Assignment
Mid-Term Exam
Final Exam
Logistics in Industry Team Written Analysis
Logistics in Industry Team Presentation
Participation
TOTAL
Percentage
30%
35%
15%
10%
10%
100%
ASSIGNMENT
DETAILS:
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1.
Exams. Two exams will be given. The exams will consist of questions drawn from
the readings, lectures, and class assignments. You are responsible for the material
even if it is not emphasized during the lectures. Pre-exam reviews will be held the
week prior to the exam. This review will focus on material which may be included in
the test. Exams will focus on the text chapters contained in the class schedule. Due
to the nature of the course and subject matter, exams may contain some
comprehensive elements. There will be no make up exams except in extraordinary
situations, which require approval before the scheduled exam. All tests will need to
be returned to me at the conclusion of the exam. Following the exam, I will
schedule a class test review and will return graded student tests. Upon completion
of this review, all student tests will need to be returned to me, any test not
returned will be subject to a grade of “0”. Each exam will account for 100 points
towards the final grade.
2.
Logistics in Industry Team Written Analysis. Students will be broken into self
selected teams of 5 to 6 to research an instructor approved company. Student
teams will complete a written analysis of the chosen company’s: 1-company
background, 2-market, 3-market share, 4-key competitors, 5-logistical organization,
& 6-potential opportunities and challenges within the industry. The objective of this
project is to gain an understanding of how companies review their market position
and use logistics to support overall company, industry, and market share objectives.
Teams are free to select any company/industry; no more than 2 teams can select
the same company. The expected deliverable due to the instructor, submitted via
the Carmen dropbox, consists of a soft copy of the team’s analysis in MS Word
format. This is due one day prior to the date of the team’s presentation. Suggested
format of report consist of a 3-8 letter sized, 1.5 spaced, type-written paper using
12 pt Arial or Times New Roman font. The team’s paper will account for 15 percent
of the final grade. A grading template is attached at the end of this document.
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ASSIGNMENT
DETAILS (cont’d):
3.
Logistics in Industry Team Presentation. Student teams will conduct a 20 minute inclass presentation outlining their analysis results of the chosen company and
industry. Teams will use their written analysis as the basis for this project. The
objective of this project is to share the results of their analysis with the class and
sharpen public presentation skills. The expected deliverable due to the instructor,
submitted via the Carmen dropbox, consists of a soft copy of the team’s MS
PowerPoint presentation. This is due one day prior to the date of the team’s
presentation. The team’s presentation will account for 10 percent of the final grade.
A grading template is attached at the end of this document.
4.
Class Participation. Participation will be based on attendance, preparation for class,
appropriate in-class participation during lecture, and quality of in-class
participation. Additionally, students are evaluated on their performance by
members of their team with respect to individual team effort. Team members will
need to document individual coaching comments during class projects. Any team
feeling a member has not been contributing will need to submit comments to the
instructor. I will consider any team input as a potential part of a student’s overall
participation when calculating points. Class participation will account for 30 points
towards your final grade.
ASSIGNMENT
DETAILS (cont’d):
ASSIGNMENTS
AND DUE DATES:
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You are expected to approach each assignment with the professionalism
required of you in the “real” world. This is particularly relevant for your interactions
with companies and as part of fulfilling the requirements of this course. All assignments
are to be submitted on the due dates by the day of class and no later than 11:59pm
following the end class unless specified otherwise. Assignments need to be submitted
via the Carmen drop box and can be uploaded any time prior to the due date. A 50%
penalty will be assessed for assignment submissions 24 hours past the due date (one
day late). A 100% penalty will be assessed for submissions more than 24 hours after the
assignment is due. Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation are expected and will be
considered in the grading of all assignments.
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GRADING
SCALE:
The grading scale is guaranteed. You will receive no less than the grade
listed within the appropriate interval.
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
E
Numeric Range
388-400 points
372-387 points
352-371 points
336-351 points
324-335 points
312-323 points
300-311 points
288-299 points
272-287 points
256-271 points
0-255 points
Quality Points
4
3.7
3.3
3
2.7
2.3
2
1.7
1.3
1
0
CLASS ATTENDANCE
Class attendance will be taken regularly during the quarter as part of your participation
grade and to help me learn your names. During lectures, I may call randomly on
students by name to answer questions, respond to in-class exercises, or to comment on
key concepts. Missing these opportunities may result in a reduction in participation
points. I may also give no-notice quizzes and classroom exercises in the event of excess
absenteeism. Additionally in-class quizzes, exercises, and lecture participation cannot be
made up without a valid medical excuse or bona fide family emergency. If you miss a
quiz, lecture participation, or exercise due to tardiness, you will not be able to make up
the covered material.
ACADEMIC
INTEGRITY:
All tests, written exercises, and papers are to be your own work.
Academic integrity is essential to maintaining an environment that fosters
excellence in teaching, research, and other educational and scholarly activities.
Thus, the Ohio State University and the Committee on Academic Misconduct
(COAM) expect that all students have read and understand the University’s Code
of Student Conduct, and that all students will complete all academic and
scholarly assignments with fairness and honesty. Students must recognize that
failure to follow the rules and guidelines established in the University’s Code of
Student Conduct and this syllabus may constitute “Academic Misconduct.”
The Ohio State University’s Code of Student Conduct (Section 3335-23-04)
defines academic misconduct as: “Any activity that tends to compromise the
academic integrity of the University, or subvert the educational process.”
Examples of academic misconduct include (but are not limited to) plagiarism,
collusion (unauthorized collaboration), copying the work of another student, and
possession of unauthorized materials during an examination. Ignorance of the
University’s Code of Student Conduct is never considered an “excuse” for
academic misconduct, so I recommend that you review the Code of
Student Conduct and, specifically, the sections dealing with academic
misconduct.
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If I suspect that a student has committed academic misconduct in this course, I
am obligated by University Rules to report my suspicions to the Committee on
Academic Misconduct. If COAM determines that you have violated the
University’s Code of Student Conduct (i.e., committed academic misconduct), the
sanctions for the misconduct could include a failing grade in this course and
suspension or dismissal from the University.
If you have any questions about the above policy or what constitutes academic
misconduct in this course, please contact me.
Other sources of information on academic misconduct (integrity) to which you can refer
include:

AMERICANS
WITH
DISABILITIES
ACT:
The Committee on Academic Misconduct web pages
(http://oaa.osu.edu/coam.html)
 Ten Suggestions for Preserving Academic Integrity (http://oaa.osu.edu/coam/tensuggestions.html)
 Eight Cardinal Rules of Academic Integrity
(http://www.northwestern.edu/provost/students/integrity/rules.html)
If you have a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), which requires classroom accommodation or auxiliary aids, please
inform me of your needs during the first week of class so that I can take
appropriate action.
COURSE
DISCLAIMER:
OTHER:
EXTRA CREDIT:
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The schedule, policies, and assignments contained in this course syllabus
or on the course website are subject to change in the event of extenuating
circumstances, class progress, or by mutual agreement between the instructor and the
students.
All cellular phones, pagers and other electronic communication devices are to be
turned off during class. Any electronic recording of the lecture or presentations is not
authorized. The only exceptions will be those authorized in writing by the Office of
Disability Services.
You can earn 15 extra credit points during the course through the completion of the
below options;
 Logistics In The News: (15 pts) Identify a news item of interest to the course and
talk about in class for 5 minutes. Students will need to have topic approved by the
instructor at least one day in advance and need to supplement course content. All
topic approvals and presentations must be completed by November 22.
 Article Reviews: (15 pts) Identify 3 academic or professional articles related to
supply chain management and provide a detailed 2-3 page summary
(deconstruction) of the article (15 points). Summaries should include;
o Article citation – author(s), year of publication, article title, journal,
volume, number and date
o Target audience for article – academician, practitioner, researchers, or
students
o Purpose of the article – change, opportunity, or problem of practice
the article identifies
o Article findings – key findings or process change
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EXTRA CREDIT (cont’d):

All extra credit must be completed by December 1 except for Logistics In The News.
Successful fulfillment of this option is a presentation or paper which is wellresearched and adds to the students’ knowledge.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Date
1/3
1/5
1/10
1/12
1/17
1/19
1/24
1/26
Topic
Course Overview, Syllabus, & Introduction
Reading
Course Syllabus & Welcome Slide
Deck
CH 1
CH 5
CH 2
CH4 & Carmen
CH 6
CH 7
1/31
Overview of Logistics
Supply Chain Management
Logistics and Information Technology
Buy-Supplier Relationships
Procurement/ 3rd Party Logistics
Demand Management, Order Management,
and Customer Service
Midterm Review
2/2
Midterm Exam
None
2/7
2/9
2/14
2/16
Inventory Management
Inventory Part 2
Sustainability & Risk
Warehouse Management & Materials
Handling
Team Project (2)
Transportation
Team Project (2)
CH 8
See Carmen Website
Carmen
CH 10 & 11
2/23
International Logistics
CH 14
2/28
Team Projects (4)
None
3/1
Team Project (4)
All Extra Credit Due
Flex Day/Course Wrap Up
None
Final Exam Review
All Logistics In The News Extra Credit Due
Carmen
2/21
See Carmen Website
CH 12
8
9
3/6
10
3/8
TBD
Finals
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Industry organizations and journal websites of general logistics interest
Source
Type
Website
Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Governmental Agency
www.bts.gov
U.S. Department of Transportation
Governmental Agency
www.dot.gov
American Society of Transportation and Logistics (AST&L)
Professional Organization
www.astl.org
APICS The Association for Operations Management
Professional Organization
http://www.apics.org/default.htm
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
Professional Organization
http://www.cscmp.org
Institute of Supply Management
Professional Organization
http://www.ism.ws
Reverse Logistics Association
Professional Organization
http://www.rltinc.com
American Shipper
Trade Journal
http://www.americanshipper.com/asdaily
Canadian Transportation & Logistics
Trade Journal
http://www.ctl.ca
DC Velocity
Trade Journal
http://www.dcvelocity.com
Inbound Logistics
Trade Journal
www.inboundlogistics.com
Industry Week
Trade Journal
http://industryweek.com
Internet Retailer
Trade Journal
http://www.internetretailer.com/home
Logistics Management
Trade Journal
http://www.logisticsmgmt.com
Logistics Today
Trade Journal
http://www.logisticstoday.com
Retailing Today
Trade Journal
http://www.retailingtoday.com
Supply Chain Brain
Trade Journal
Supply Chain Digest
Trade Journal
http://www.supplychainbrain.com/content
/index.php
http://www.scdigest.com/index.php
Transport Topics
Trade Journal
www.transporttopics.com
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Logistics Industry Written Analysis Grading Template (Paper)
Team
Company
Points
Possible
Points
Awarded
5
10
10
10
10
5
10
Paper Elements
Company Background: Did the paper provide sufficient details on the
company’s origins, lines of business, and current operations. Was the
information presented in a clear and concise manner?
Market: Does the paper provide specific and accurate details regarding the
company’s market with the following attributes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Size of market (number of companies, total sales dollars, etc)
Company’s position strategy within market (leader, follower, laggard)
Challenges/opportunities/problems associated with the market
Technology and/or tools needed to enter and remain in the market
Performance measures used to evaluate companies in the market
6. Types of interaction with other markets (cross-over markets/products)
Market Position: What is the company’s share of the market in terms of
percentage and sales? Is the company planning to enter into new markets?
What are the planned goals for new market in percentage and sales? What
types of information could be added to the course to help prepare students
who are interested in this type of position?
1. Strategic level information
2. Operational level information
3. Personal development information
Key Competitors: Who does the company view as existing key competitors
in their market (top 3 or 5)? How much of the market does its competitors
control in terms of percentage and sales. Who does the company view as
emerging competitors? What actions is the company taking to neutralize
existing and emerging threats to market share?
Logistical Organization: What type of logistics organization does the
company use to support the company (3rd party, internal, or combination)?
What type of services does the logistics organization provide to the
company (distribution, transportation, Import/Export, etc)?
Potential Opportunities and Challenges: What does the company view as
opportunities and challenges which exist in the market (top 3 or 5)? What
actions is the company taking to capitalize on opportunities and minimize
challenges?
Paper Documentation: Are all facts/figures properly documented within
paper using standard notation? Does paper include bibliography?
Total
Points
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Logistics Industry Team Presentation
Team
Company
Points
Possible
8
Points
Awarded
8
8
8
8
Project Element
Organization and Preparation: Clear, action-oriented objective stated
up front; complete and accurate audience analysis; ideas sequenced
logically and smoothly; comfortable with the material; no manuscript;
questions answered skillfully; effective ending summary; and time
limit observed
Visual Aid Usage: Appropriate to audience and setting; appropriate to
topic and content; readability assured through adequate size and
clarity; paraphrased rather than read visual; design simple, clean and
appealing; and error free
Delivery – Overall: Eye contact used; irritating non-words avoided;
stories and language appropriate to audience; appropriate dress; body
language appropriate; confident appearance; conversational tone –
not recited; and clear articulation
Delivery - Specific: Easy open posture, strong not slouched;
movement free and natural; face relaxed; breathing deep; strong
projection – not forced; passion for ideas; maintained strong
connection to audience; adjusted presentation to accommodate
needs of the audience; and watched/listened to audience throughout
the presentation
Content: Information accurate and current; major points included;
major points adequately supported and developed; and statistics,
anecdotes, and/or quotes used appropriately
Total
Points
Comments:
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