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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "MGT 335"
COURSE NAME: "Supply Chain Management"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring 2025
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Maria Elena Nenni
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 4:30 PM 5:45 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: MGT 330
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is designed to expand student’s knowledge in the area of supply chain management by applying analytical methodologies and information technology. Supply chains are concerned with the efficient integration of suppliers, factories, warehouses, and stores so that products are supplied to customers in the right quantity and at the right time, while satisfying customer service level requirements at minimum cost. While many firms focus on supply chain management (SCM) as a source of competitive advantage, deficiencies in the SC may result in a downgrade of competitiveness.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
This course aims to provide students with a robust foundation in the concepts, principles, and tools essential for effective Supply Chain Management. The curriculum is organized into seven key areas:
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Demand Management
- Supply Chain Planning
- Designing Supply Chain Networks
- Coordination within the Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- Supply Chain Sustainability
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The course is structured to provide practical tools and theoretical insights, enabling students to address real-world supply chain challenges and contribute to building resilient, efficient, and sustainable supply chains.Develop a clear understanding of the critical role supply chain management plays in enhancing efficiency, competitiveness, and customer satisfaction.
- Equip students with methodologies to design and analyze supply chains effectively.
- Introduce mathematical techniques to support optimal decision-making related to transportation, partnerships, and inventory across the supply chain.
- Enhance students' awareness of how information technology impacts supply chains and familiarize them with the latest trends in risk management and sustainability.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation | Sunil Chopra, Peter Meindl | Pearson | 0133800202 | | | Ebook | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| MID-TERN EXAM | | 35 |
| FINAL EXAM | | 35 |
| GROUP WORKS | | 20 |
| CLASS PARTECIPATION | | 10 |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY
Class attendance is strongly encouraged as the majority of the content of the course is covered in classes.
After 2 unexcused absences, the students will lose 1 percentage points in the final grade, beyond 8 unexcusedabsences, studentswill be unable to sit in the finalexam.
The participation to the group projects and the mid-term exam is mandatory, in case of unexcused absence, students will loseall the points of the graded exercise.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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| Introduction to the course of SCM |
| Understanding the SC |
| SC performance |
| Design the Supply Chain |
| Network Design in the SC |
| Sourcing |
| Distribution |
| Demand forecasting |
| Sales and operations planning |
| Inventory management |
| Aggegate planning in a SC |
| MRP |
| DRP |
| Managing uncertainty |
| Coordination |
| Transportation in a Supply Chain |
| Corporate social responsability |
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