Course Syllabus
MIS 440: Supply Chain Information Systems
Course Details:
Supply Chain Information Systems – Fall 2010
Meeting Time:
MW 3:40-5:00 – Gerdin 2118
Course URL:
https://webct.its.iastate.edu/webct/logon/1732612663091
Instructor:
Dr. Kevin P. Scheibe, PhD
Associate Professor of Management Information Systems
SCIS Department, College of Business, Iowa State University
Office: 3343 Gerdin Business Building
Office Phone: 515-294-0545
Office Hours: MW 2:00-3:00 or by appointment
Email: kscheibe at iastate.edu
URL: www.bus.iastate.edu/kscheibe
Course Objectives:
Technology continues to drive the way companies do business. With the ubiquity of the Internet came ecommerce and online marketing. Now organizations are working to establish c-commerce (collaborative
commerce). The challenge faced by management is to remove traditional barriers within and across companies,
whether geographical, departmental, personnel, customer, vendor, distributer or business partner with the goal
to seamlessly integrate the entire supply chain. For example, companies like Coca-Cola are employing
electronic point-of-sales (EPOS) systems to allow sales tracking in real time. This technology enables them to
quickly forecast product demand, shortages, etc. and work closely with their distributers. This class will study
the technologies that organizations are using to create c-commerce systems, the challenges the organizations
face, solution methodologies, and current practices.
Background:
What kind of background do I need for this course?
This course will cover a variety of IT topics as they relate to the supply chain. You should have already taken
the introduction to supply chain class and have a good understanding to SC concepts (i.e. Bullwhip effect). This
class will be highly discussion oriented, so it will be essential that you read the associated materials beforehand
and come prepared to interact.
Textbook / Software / Resources:
REQUIRED Cases
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UPS and HP: Value Creation Through Supply Chain Partnerships - Mark Lewis, Arun Rai, David Forquer,
Dan Quinter, #907D02-PDF-ENG
Supply Chain Management at Wal-Mart - Fraser P. Johnson, #907D01-PDF-ENG
Harrah's Entertainment Inc.: Real-Time CRM in a Service Supply Chain - Hau Lee, Seungjin Whang,
Kamram Ahsan, Earl Gordon, Amir Faragalla, Asha Jain, Abid Mohsin, Shi Guangyu, Guangyu Shi,
#GS50-PDF-ENG
www.pefa.com: Pan European Fish Auctions--Implementing a Virtual Marketplace by Robert S. Collins,
Kimberly A. Bechler, # IMD029
RDIF at the Metro Group by Ton, Dessain and Stachowiak-Joulain, # 9-606-053
The Power of Virtual Integration: An Interview with Dell Computer’s Michael Dell by Magretta (1998),
Reprint 98208
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Grading:
Homework
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Term Paper/Project
Participation
Total
15
15
15
15
30
10
100
Grading Scale:
A:
93-100
A-: 90-92
B+: 87-89
B:
83-86
B-: 80-82
C+: 77-79
C:
C-:
D+:
D:
D-:
F:
73-76
70-72
67-69
63-66
60-62
0-59
Misc. Policies / Advise:
 The material in this class continues to build upon itself. Due dates for readings are shown in the schedule.
 Come to class prepared and on time.
 If the opportunity presents itself, do not surf the Web, check email, chat, or allow the computer to distract
you from the lecture.
 Begin your homework early in case you need help.
 When you email me questions, please be courteous and professional in your correspondence.
Expectations:
I expect your work to be original. I am very serious about academic integrity and have no patience with
cheating/sharing work. I expect you to be prepared for class, to have read beforehand and to contribute intelligently.
I expect you to be on time. You can expect me to be timely, professional, and fair.
Homework:
You may NOT work together on homework assignments.
There will be a number of homework assignments. Homework submissions will be electronic and must be turned in
by 11:59 PM on the day it is due. No late submissions will be accepted. No homework will be dropped in the HW
grade average computation.
You must use anti-virus software to insure that the work you submit is virus-free. Submitting files that contain a
known virus will result in a zero for the assignment. I use McAfee virus (available to students of ISU). Each
assignment will be accompanied by further submission instructions which you are expected to follow
By taking this course, you agree that your papers and other written assignments may be subject to evaluation for
originality and intellectual integrity (i.e. plagiarism) by use of WebCT/Blackboard SafeAssign. All papers submitted
for review will be included as source documents in Iowa State University’s Institutional SafeAssign database so that
future student work can be compared to it too.
Exams:
There will be three examinations in this course. I do not give make-up exams; therefore, in the event of a conflict
with exam dates, you must notify me well before the exam is given so that we may schedule an alternative time for
you to take the exam. I will collect and keep all exams. The last exam is not comprehensive.
Attendance and Participation:
I do not require attendance, but we will be covering a lot of material in this class, therefore it is essential that you
attend and come prepared. You must have done the assigned reading before each class. You are responsible for any
material covered in class. If you miss a class, make sure you get any announcements/assignments/materials. I only
excuse missed classes for reasons acceptable to the university. This does not include job interviews, family reunions,
amazing vacation opportunities, etc. What I mean by excuse, is allowance for make up of exams, quizzes,
homework submissions. You cannot participate if you are not present, but presence does not guarantee full
participation credit (you cannot just warm a seat and expect credit for participation).
Iowa State University’s statement on Academic Dishonesty:
Academic dishonesty occurs when a student uses or attempts to use unauthorized information in the taking of an
exam; or submits as his or her own work themes, reports, drawings, laboratory notes, or other products prepared by
another person; or knowingly assists another student in such acts or plagiarism. Such behavior is abhorrent to the
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university, and students found responsible for academic dishonesty face expulsion, suspension, conduct probation,
or reprimand. Instances of academic dishonesty ultimately affect all students and the entire university community by
degrading the value of diplomas when some are obtained dishonestly, and by lowering the grades of students
working honestly. See the Conduct Code at www.dso.iastate.edu/ja for more details and a full explanation of the
Academic Misconduct policies.
Disability Issues:
Please address any special needs or special accommodations with me at the beginning of the semester or as soon as
you become aware of your needs. Those seeking accommodations based on disabilities should obtain a Student
Academic Accommodation Request (SAAR) form from the Disability Resources (DR) office (515-294-7220). DR
is located on the main floor of the Student Services Building, Room 1076.
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Tentative Schedule:
NOTE: This schedule is tentative and is subject to change. Make sure you frequent the course website for any updates
and announcements.
Week
Date
Topic / Notes
Course Introduction
Introduction to SCIS
1
8/23
2
8/30
3
9/6
4
9/13
5
9/20
6
9/27
7
10/4
ERP
8
10/11
Supply chain visibility
9
10/18
10
10/25
Exam 2
11
11/1
RFID
12
11/8
CRM / SRM / PRM
13
11/15
e-business
B2B, B2C
Exchanges
Process Mapping
Reading / Homework
The Power of Virtual Integration
UPS and HP: Value Creation Through Supply Chain
Partnerships
Exam 1
Supply Chain Management at Wal-Mart
Project proposals due
11/22-11/26
14
11/29
15
12/6
Project Presentations
Final
TBA
Exam 3
RDIF at the Metro Group
Harrah's Entertainment Inc.: Real-Time CRM in a
Service Supply Chain
Thanksgiving Break
www.pefa.com: Pan European Fish Auctions-Implementing a Virtual Marketplace
Projects due
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