| Course Title: | Logistics, Distribution, and Warehousing |
|---|---|
| Course Number: | GSCM550 |
| Course Description: | This graduate level course provides an examination of logistics, distribution, transportation, and warehousing as the backbone of supply chain management. Coursework is framed in an end-to-end view of the global supply chain management environment, and system objectives in terms of customer service and total cost issues. Emphasis is placed on logistics integration, distribution, transportation, and warehousing as they impact the overall supply chain system. A variety of techniques are employed, including case studies for the student to develop a high level of design and analysis capability regarding the impact of managerial decisions within each element on the overall system. |
| Course Prerequisites: | GSCM520 Supply Chain Management Fundamental |
Syllabus
Course Information
Course Specific Requirements
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Software Citation Requirements
This course uses open-source software, and as the end users of this software, students are required to cite the software for any student work, such as assignments, labs, or projects, where the software has been utilized. Open-source software does have end-user license agreements, and all students should read the entire agreement for a software prior to installation or usage. In order to use the software in this course, software citations have been created for students and can be located on the Open Source Applications page. These software citations must be included in all student work submissions that have used the software.
Textbooks and Resources
Required Textbooks
The following books are required for this course:
Supply Chain Logistics Management
4th Edition
by Donald J. Bowersox, Donald J. Closs, M. Bixby Cooper & John Bowersox
2013 McGraw-Hill/Irwin
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Terminal Course Objectives
DeVry University course content is constructed from curriculum guides developed for each course that are in alignment with specific Terminal Course Objectives. The Terminal Course Objectives (TCOs) define the learning objectives that the student will be required to comprehend and demonstrate by course completion. The TCOs that will be covered in detail each week can be found in the Objectives section for that particular week. Whenever possible, a reference will be made from a particular assignment or discussion back to the TCO that it emphasizes.
1
Given the managerial overview of an organization’s business objectives and information on customer service requirements, total costs and strategic direction in the market place, analyze and report on the role of logistics and customer relationship management in supply chain management.
2
Given an organization’s situation for management decisions based upon supply chain management alternatives and with an analysis of outsourcing various components, make appropriate recommendations on customer service requirements and total cost constraints.
3
Given that critical management decisions rely upon a selection of integrated operations planning and inventory management for a specific industry setting, analyze some supply chain system objectives and business requirements for local and global regions.
4
Given that management choices of alternatives for a specific industry setting and its supply chain system objectives largely depend upon product and transportation modes, select some optimum combinations of transportation modes.
5
Given that management decisions are based on selected design parameters of a warehousing system, analyze and evaluate the requirements specified within an industry setting and its supply chain system objectives.
6
Given the overall design parameters of an appropriate logistics system for a specific industry setting, analyze and evaluate specific models of procurement, inventory management, distribution, transportation, and warehousing.
7
Given a specific industry setting, create a performance measurement plan and assess the risks and sustainability in order to improve the effectiveness within a supply chain management role.
Lab Schedule
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Course Schedule
| Week, TCOs, and Topics | Readings and Class Preparation | Activities and Assignments |
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| Week 1 TCO 1 Logistics and Customer Relationship | Chapter 1: 21st Century Supply Chains Chapter 2: Logistics Chapter 3: Customer Relationship Management | Study Questions Graded Discussion Topics |
| Week 2 TCO 2 Supply Chain Management Alternatives | Chapter 4: Procurement Chapter 5: Manufacturing Case 11: Supply Chain Management at Dream Beauty Company | Study Questions Graded Discussion Topics |
| Week 3 TCO 3 Local and Global Distribution Models | Chapter 6: Integrated Operations Planning Chapter 7: Inventory Case 8: Customer Service at Woodson Chemical Company | Case Study Report Graded Discussion Topics |
| Week 4 TCO 4 Transportation and Warehousing | Chapter 8: Transportation Chapter 9: Warehousing Case 9: Performance Control at Happy Chips, Inc. | Study Questions Graded Discussion Topics |
| Week 5 TCO 5 Designing Warehousing Systems | Chapter 10: Packaging and Handling Chapter 11: Global Supply Chain Chapter 12: Network Design Case 10: The Cooper Processing Company | Study Questions Graded Discussion Topics |
| Week 6 TCO 6 Logistics Systems | Chapter 13: Operations Analysis Chapter 14: Collaboration Case 4: Westminster Company | Case Study Report Graded Discussion Topics |
| Week 7 TCO 7 Performance Measurement and Risk Sustainability | Chapter 15: Performance Measurement Chapter 16: Risk and Sustainability | Study Questions |
| Week 8 All TCOs | Final Exam | |
Blended E-Learning
This course is an 8-week, intensive course that includes both classroom-based and e-learning activities. Your participation in both areas is essential to your success in this course. You should expect to spend time each week participating in the prescribed activities both before and after our class meeting.
Participation before, during, and after class meetings is critical to your success in this intensive environment.
To get the most out of our weekly class meetings, it is essential that you come to class prepared. The weekly readings listed in the Course Schedule will prepare you for class. Our class meetings, in turn, will prepare you for upcoming exams and assignments.
Through the DeVry e-learning platform, you will be able to
- review the Syllabus and weekly assignment information;
- submit completed work for grading;
- take quizzes and exams;
- obtain copies of class handouts and notes;
- e-mail the instructor and other students; and
- participate in online discussion of class material.
iConnect Live
This course contains iConnect Live sessions that provide students with the opportunity to attend live presentations, which cover course materials, projects, and assignments. Please see the iConnect Live items for the days and times of the live sessions and for the link to enter each session. You will also receive e-mail reminders each week.
If you are unable to attend the live session, you can watch the recorded session by clicking on the Recordings link that will appear in the iConnect Live item after the lecture has concluded. Please contact your instructor with any questions.
Please note that because of unavoidable technological issues and presenter availability, the live lectures may be substituted with prerecorded lectures.
Due Dates for Assignments & Exams
Unless otherwise specified, the following applies.
- Access to most weeks begins on Sunday at 12:01 a.m. mountain time (MT).
- All assignments are to be submitted on or before Sunday at the end of the specified week that they are due, by 11:59 p.m. (MT).
- All quizzes and exams are to be completed on or before Sunday at the end of the specified week that they open, by 11:59 p.m. (MT).
Week 8 opens at 12:01 a.m. (MT) on the ending Sunday of Week 7. Any assignments or exams must be completed by 11:59 p.m. (MT) Saturday of the eighth week.
Due Dates for Assignments & Exams
All assignments, quizzes, and exams are to be completed per the schedule indicated by your instructor.
Assignment Values and Letter Grades
The maximum score in this class is 1,000 points. The categories, which contribute to your final grade, are weighted as follows.
| Assignment | Points | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Discussions (40 points, Weeks 1-7) | 280 | 28% |
| Study Questions (50 points, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, and 7) | 250 | 25% |
| Case Study Reports (100 points, Weeks 3 and 6) | 200 | 20% |
| Final Exam | 270 | 27% |
| Total Points | 1,000 | 100% |
All of your course requirements are graded using points. At the end of the course, the points are converted to a letter grade using the scale in the table below.
| Letter Grade | Points | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| A | 930–1,000 | 93% to 100% |
| A- | 900–929 | 90% to 92.9% |
| B+ | 870–899 | 87% to 89.9% |
| B | 830–869 | 83% to 86.9% |
| B- | 800–829 | 80% to 82.9% |
| C+ | 770–799 | 77% to 79.9% |
| C | 730–769 | 73% to 76.9% |
| C- | 700–729 | 70% to 72.9% |
| D+ | 670–699 | 67% to 69.9% |
| D | 630–669 | 63% to 66.9% |
| D- | 600–629 | 60% to 62.9% |
| F | 599 and below | Below 60% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When are grades calculated, and how can I view my grades?
- You must complete any quizzes and post your written assignments (if necessary) to the weekly Dropbox by Sunday 11:59 p.m. (MT) each week, except Week 8 which closes at 11:59 p.m. (MT) Saturday.
- Once your work is reviewed, you should see comments and total points for each assignment in the Gradebook. Instructors should have Discussion work graded by the following Tuesday and all other assignments by the following Friday.
- You may check your progress at any time by going to the Gradebook, selecting the week and then your name.
- Click on the points earned for each assignment in the Gradebook to see any instructor comments.
What should I do if a discrepancy is found with my grade?
- Double-check the error and try to determine what caused it.
- Send your instructor an email explaining your findings.
- Trust that any error in grading will be corrected quickly
What if I cannot get my work submitted on time?
- If you have an emergency that will cause your work to be late, please contact your instructor in advance of the due date so that arrangements can be made. Your instructor may reserve the right to deduct points for work turned in late based on the reason and the timeliness of notice.
- If a technical problem prevents you from meeting the scheduled due date, please contact the Help Desk at 1-800-594-2402 and immediately email your instructor about the situation.
How can I get extra credit?
Extra credit is not an option.
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