Course: BUS 297D Logistics
of Supply Chain
Day/Time: Tuesday
18:00-20:45
Instructor: Aharon Hibshoosh
Email: hibsho_a@cob.sjsu.edu
Instructor's website: http://www.cob.sjsu.edu/hibsho_a/index.htm
Course Description
The topic of this course is the study of Integrated Logistics/ Supply Chain. While many consider the terms of Integrated Logistics and supply chain as synonymous, we take a unifying approach in teaching the subject while recognizing that each term has its own focus. Logistics is defined as “that part of the supply chain process that plans, implements and control the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption in order to meet customers’ requirements”, (Council of Supply Chain Management professionals). On the other hand, the Supply Chain Management (SCM) is taken as more encompassing concept, focusing on coordination of and collaboration in the firm’s internal functions; and similarly on coordination and collaboration in planning and execution of partners in the same supply chain.
The study of Logistics/Supply chain has been advancing considerably as a result of changes in Information Technology, Decision Science, Economics and the fast diffusion and extension of the Global Supply Chain. Logistics captures over 10 percent of the GNP. With the risen demand for professionalism in this field, the career opportunities are many, highly diversified and very attractive. Some of those areas are: Purchasing, Material Management and Production, Facility Planning, Warehousing Management, Transportation Management, Inventory Control, Retailing, etc. To prepare the student for career in this field we teach both institutional elements, business practices and models that guides planning in this field. Since the decision variables in the field are concrete, (e.g., locations, distances, number of units carried, transportation and inventory carrying costs) the analytical models are not abstract either. They are straight forward and practical even when they are relatively complex. Homework assignments supporting the attainment of the objectives vary in nature. They include project participation, summaries of field trips, solving quantitative problems, questions for chapter review, etc. The course qualifies as part of the requirement for gaining Decision Science Certificate.
Learning Objectives:
1. Conceptualizing and assessing the evolution of SCM and Logistics and their role in business.
2. Learning institutional and infrastructure elements of Logistics.
3. Understanding the key strategic drivers of supply chain performance.
4. Understanding the impact of the evolution in information technology Decision Sciences and Economics has on the managing Logistics/SCM and the formation of its future.
5. Learn the impact of Product and Service dimensions on Logistics Planning.
6. Learn the role and planning methods of Logistics in Purchasing, Supply and Production Scheduling, and Physical Distribution.
7. Learn Measurement and Planning Models for planning and controlling transportation and inventory.
8. Learn options in Material Management and Warehousing.
Tentative Schedule*
Dates Topics Chapter^
29/1- 5/2 Introduction: Nature of Course and Logistics in Supply Chain Management 1
5/2 Strategy and Planning 2
12/ 2-19/2 Product 3
19/2- 26/2 Service 4
26/2- 4/3 Order Processing and information systems 5
4/3 -11/3 Transport fundamentals 6
18/3 Midterm
18/3- 8/4 Transport decisions 7
24/3- 27/3 Spring Break
15/4 Forecasting 8
15/4 -22/4 Inventory Policy 9
22/4 - 29/4 Purchasing and Scheduling 10
29/4 -6/5 Storage and Handling system 11
6/5 – 13/5 Storage and Handling Decision 12
13/5 Review
15/5 Thursday May 15, 1215-1430, Final.
*This is only tentative schedule. The schedule does not take into account timing of field trips, of guest lecturer visits, or natural variations in course pace. If time permits, I will try to accelerate the coverage topics.
^The Chapters are from the following text Book:
Textbook: Ronald H. Ballou, “Business Logistics/Supply Chain Management”, Fifth edition, Perentice Hall, 2004.
Please Notice: The
textbook comes with an instruction CD.
Grading:
Number of points
Homework, projects, trips reports, etc. 30 Pts.
Midterm 30
Final 50
Student participation 10
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Total course points 120s
Grading will be based on a curve. The above guidelines for grading are approximate and may change as necessary to enhance learning. Extra credit is available through contributions to class learning or research. Students interested in the extra credit options must approach the professor very early in the semester.
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