SCM-MB19

SCM-MB19
MBA-BM 2019-21: Term-V

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Credit	3
Instructor	Prof Shisam Bhattacharyya(New Faculty)
Academic year, Term	2020-2021,T-V

1. Course Objective

Supply Chain Management is about the management of material and information flows in multi- stage production distribution networks. Driven by fierce global competition and enabled by advanced information technology, many companies have taken initiatives to reduce costs and at the same time increase responsiveness to change in the marketplace. This course will provide students with the knowledge and the tools necessary to develop, implement and sustain strategies for managing supply chain issues.

2. Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the students will be able to:

Understand the role of supply chain in organization’s competitiveness.

Identify the key supply chain decision phases and explain the significance of each one

Identify the major drivers of supply chain performance.

Understand and improve supply chain performance in practice.

Appreciate the meaning and importance of sustainable supply chain

3. Required Test Book

I. Chopra Sunil, Meindl Peter, and Kalra, D , “Supply Chain Management, Strategy, Planning & Operation”, Pearson, 7th Edition

Other books for reference:

i) Simchi-Levi David, Kaminsky Philip, Simchi-Levi Edith and Shankar, Ravi, “Designing & Managing the Supply Chain, Concepts, Strategies & case studies”, Tata McGraw Hill, 3rd Ed
ii) Ballou Ronald H, & Srivastava Samir K., “Business Logistics/ Supply Chain Management.”, Pearson, 5th Ed
iii) Handfield, Robert and Bozarth, Cecil., “Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management, Pearson, 3rd Ed
iv) Shah Janat., “Supply Chain Management”, Text and Cases, Pearson
4. Tentative Session Plan (90-minute session)

Sr. No	Topic	Reading from Textbook / Cases / Articles as indicated below
1	Learning Plan for the course Understanding Supply Chain
2	Understanding Supply Chain Management (contd.)	Chapter-1 (Textbook)
3	Achieving Strategic Fit	Chapter 2 (Textbook) Article: Fisher, M. (1997). “What is the right supply chain for your product?” HBR, 75(2), 83-93
4	Supply Chain Drivers and Metrics	Chapter – 3 (Textbook)
5	Designing Distribution Network and Facility Location Optimization	Chapter – 4 (Textbook) Case: Blue Nile
6	Risk Pooling in Warehouse Management (centralization, postponement, Omni channel) and Bullwhip Effect
7	Return Management, Coordinated Product and Supply Chain Design	Article: Feitzinger, E and Lee, H. L. (1997). Mass Customization at HP: The Power of Postponement, HBR, 116-121 Case: HP: Deskjet Printer Supply Chain
8	Network Design for Supply Chain	Chapter-5 (Textbook)
9	Forecasting and Demand Management	Chapter-7 (Textbook)
10	Sales and Operations Planning	Chapter – 9 Red Tomato Tools Case
11	Coordination in a Supply Chain	Chapter-10 (Textbook) Article: Lee HL, V Padmanabhan and S. Whang (1997), “The Bullwhip Effect in Supply Chain” Sloan Management Review, Spring, 93-102
12, 13	Planning and Managing Inventories in Supply Chain	Chapters – (11,12 and 13) Article: Lee and Billington, (1992). “Managing supply chain inventory: Pitfalls and Opportunities,” Sloan Management Review, 33(3), 65-73.
14	Ecommerce and Hyper Local Logistics
15	Logistics and Transportation in a supply Chain	Chapter-14 (Textbook)
16	Sourcing Decision in a Supply Chain	Chapter-15 (Textbook) Article: Liker and Choi, (2004). “Building deep supplier relationships,” HBR, 82(12), 104-113
17	Closed loop supply chain, Sustainability and the Green Supply Chain	Chapter-17 (Textbook) Article: Srivastava, S. K., 2007. Green supply–chain management: a state–of–the–art Literature review. International journal of management reviews 9 (1), 53-80.
18,19	Case Discussions
20	Course Wrap up and concluding remarks

Case Studies:

o HP Deskjet Printer
o Han Solar and Green Supply Chain
o Caterpillar Inc.: After Market Parts Freight Optimization

5. Evaluation

1. Two Quizzes / Home Work :30%
2. Class assignment / Participation :10%
3. End term Exam :40%
4. Group project / Presentation :20% (Details to be given later)

6. Class Presentation:

This is a case-based class. All cases must be prepared prior to coming to the class. Written case submission is needed prior to case presentation

Policy on make-up examination:

Make-up examination will only be considered in the case of unavoidable medical or other emergencies. Official written evidence must be provided to substantiate the request.

Policy on cellular phone

If a student brings cellular phone into the classroom, it must be turned off. If this policy is disregarded, and a cellular phone rings during the class time, the student in question will be required to leave the class for the rest of the session.

Policy on cheating and plagiarism

Please go through the Manual of policies for details on this issue.

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