Course Syllabus

LSCM 2201 Section 001

Spring 2023

INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Monday & Wednesday 12:00 pm to 2:50 pm
ONLINE
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Professor

Aditi Patil SCMP, MBA, B.E. (Mechanical)

E-mail Address [email protected]
Office EB2025

Office Hours

Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am or request an alternate time.

 Please send an email stating the purpose of the meeting. Allow up to 24 business hours for an email
response.
 In the subject line of email always mention the course name, section and group number “LSCM 2201 – 001
Group #01”, else expect further delays in reply.

Required Course Materials

Designing & Managing the Supply Chain Concepts, Strategies and Case Studies
Textbook(s)
Simchi-Levi, D; Kaminshy, P; Simchi-Levi, E.
Fourth Edition, 2021, McGraw-Hill.
ISBN: 9781307747270
https://connect.mheducation.com/class/a-patil-lscm-2201_001-spring-2023

Readings Additional readings may be provided by the professor throughout the course

Course Description

The course provides an overview and the importance of logistics and the supply chain process in determining an
organization's competitive success. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of supply chain management
principles. The topics include - introductory concepts to supply chain management, leadership & change management
principles, supply chain analytics using Excel, information and technology management in modern supply chains,
blockchain technologies, inventory management, risk management, supply chain design, procurement, and Lean
management. This course will use case analysis and research reports to develop problem-solving and decision-making
skills.
Prerequisite checking is now in effect at Mount Royal University. Students who do not have the correct prerequisites
for a course will be automatically de-registered from that course prior to the commencement of classes. If you have
any questions about prerequisites, please talk to your Academic Advisor.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes Learning Goals Assessment

DESCRIBE and APPRAISE the major components of the - Disciplinary & General - Case Analysis
supply chain Business Knowledge - In-Class Participation
- Communication Skills - Exams
EXPLAIN and ANALYZE the role of data, information, - Effective Decision Making - Term Research Project
knowledge, information technology and modern technology and Problem-Solving
standards in effective and efficient supply chain - Teamwork Skills
management

EXPLAIN, EVALUATE, and APPLY supply chain

management principles, tools, and techniques (such as
leadership, change management, risk pooling, procurement
strategies, Lean Management, etc.) in diverse settings.

APPLY problem-solving and decision making in real - Disciplinary & General - Case Analysis
business supply chain situations Business Knowledge - In-Class Participation
- Communication Skills - Exams
- Effective Decision Making - Term Research Project
and Problem-Solving - Analytics Report
- Teamwork Skills
- Integrity and Ethical
Considerations
USE Excel as an analytical tool to solve various supply - Disciplinary & General - In-Class Participation
chain/demand/value chain problems Business Knowledge - Exams
- Communication Skills - Analytics Report
- Effective Decision Making
and Problem-Solving
- Teamwork Skills
ANALYZE and GENERATE written reports on - Disciplinary & General - Case Analysis
comprehensive supply chain case studies incorporating Business Knowledge - In-Class Participation
direct ties to both strategic and tactical requirements for the - Communication Skills - Term Research Project
respective organization. - Effective Decision Making - Analytics Report
and Problem-Solving
- Teamwork Skills
- Integrity and Ethical
Considerations
CONDUCT secondary research using search engines and - Disciplinary & General - Case Analysis
databases. Business Knowledge - In-Class Participation
- Communication Skills - Term Research Project
- Analytics Report

Learning Management System (LMS) – Brightspace D2L (D2L)

"In this course, you will be asked to submit material in electronic form to a text matching service to which MRU
subscribes called Turnitin.com. This is a service that checks textual material for originality. MRU authorizes the use of
text Matching Software for educational purposes. Limited personal information should be entered into the software. It is
recommended that personal information entered be limited to MRU identification number, institutional email address
and course work.

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 By submitting your material, you agree that your paper will be subject to a textual similarity review to Turnitin.com for
the detection of plagiarism. Use of Turnitin.com service is subject to the Usage Policy posted on the Turnitin.com site.
Submitted data resides with the software company outside the University and is used to provide comparisons that
promote academic integrity. Once submitted, your materials will be included as source documents in the Turnitin.com
reference database and used solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism.
Students have the right to opt-out of using the software and may choose another form of originality checking, subject to
the agreement of the instructor. Normally, students must notify their instructor of their intention to opt out no later than
ten business days after the add/drop date for their course/term. Inquiries regarding the use of Turnitin.com in your
course can be directed to your course instructor [title, business address and phone number]. General information about
Turnitin.com, including training materials and the University's reasons for using it, can be found on the ADC website
(direct link: http://bit.ly/d2l-assignments).”

Mark Allocation

Group Activity Individual Activity

Group Research Project 15% Individual Activity - two Debates 10%

(2 x 5%)
Group Activity - Excel / Analytics 15%
Assignment (Group)

Group Activity - graded individually - Two Case Reports (2 x 5%) 10%

Mid-Term Exam 25%

Final Exam 25%

TOTAL 100%

Grading System
According to Mount Royal University policy, final grades will be reported by a letter grade corresponding to the percentage
equivalents below:
Percentages Letter Grade 4.0 Scale As per Academic Status – MRU Academic Calendar 2022-23
95-100 A+ 4.00 Excellent–Superior performance, showing a comprehensive understanding of
85-94 A 4.00 subject matter.
80-84 A- 3.70
77-79 B+ 3.30 Good–Clearly above average performance with knowledge of subject matter
73-76 B 3.00 generally complete.
70-72 B- 2.70
67-69 C+ 2.30 Satisfactory–Basic understanding of subject matter.
63-66 C 2.00
60-62 C- 1.70
55-59 D+ 1.30 Marginal performance–Generally insufficient preparation for subsequent
50-54 D 1.00 courses.
0-49 F 0.00 Fail–Assigned to students:
Who do not meet the academic requirements of the course, or
Who cease to continue in the course, but do not withdraw as per MRU policy.

When determining percentages to apply the common Mount Royal University grading system (all courses are required to follow
the percentage to alpha grade conversion table for final marks), professors within the Faculty of Business and Communication
Studies use universal mathematical rounding to determine the percentage for marks falling between two letter grades. In other

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words, marks greater than 0.5 percentage points of the upper bracket will be rounded down to the lower letter grade, and marks
equal to or lesser than 0.5 percentage points of the upper bracket will be rounded up to the higher letter grade.

Course Schedule and Critical Dates

Holidays and Closures:

o Victoria Day – May 22
Critical Dates:
o First day of classes – May 1
o Add/Drop deadline – May 4
o Final exam schedule posted – May 24
o Last day of classes – June 12
o Final Exam period – June 14 to June 16
Visit the MRU Academic Calendar for more information on dates and deadlines

Class Schedule & Topics

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 LSCM 2201 Section 001
Monday & Wednesday 12:00 pm to 2:50 pm
ONLINE
Google Meet joining info.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/gko-zkkj-kmx
Week Date Topic Assignment
Course Introduction, Course Position & Relevance,
Week 1
May 1
*Time to get into project groups (Group Size = 4)
Chapter 1
Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Instructor Resources
Leadership Principles, Change Management, and Role of Analytics
May 3
Chapter 5
The Value of Information
Chapter 6
Week 2 Supply Chain Integration
Due date for group
May 8 Chapter 8
creations
(Group Size = 4)
Strategic Alliances
Time to work on Research Project Idea - same day submission before end of May 10
class. Deliverable – choice of topic and reason  Research Project Idea
May 10  Case Analysis#1
Case Analysis#1
How Kimberly-Clark keeps Client Costco in Diapers – Chapter 8; pg. 207
Class time to work on the case study
Chapter 2
Week 3
Inventory Management & Risk Pooling
May 15 Chapter 7
Distribution Strategies
Classroom Discussion Day – same day submission before end of class. May 17
May 17 Midterm review  Discussion #1

Week 4 May 22 HOLIDAY May 24

May 24 MIDTERM (CH 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8) – during class hours  MIDTERM
Chapter 9 May 29
Week 5 Procurement and Outsourcing Strategies
 Research Project
May 29 Chapter 10
Coordinated Products and Supply Chain Design
Time to work on Analytics Assignment
Chapter 11 & 12
Flexibility and Customer Value
May 31 Chapters 13 & 14
Risk Management and Sustainable Supply Chains
Case Analysis #2 Jun 5
Week 6 Zara’s Procurement & Outsourcing Strategy Ch #9, Pg 231  Case Analysis #2
Jun 5 Class time to work on the case study.  Discussion #2
Classroom Discussion Day – same day submission before end of class.
Chapter 16
Information Technology and Business Processes – Internet Enabled Supply Chain
Jun 7 Chapter 17 + Instructor Resources
Technology Standards - Introduction to technology standards, Blockchain and their role
in supply chain improvement
Jun 12 Analytics Assignment – Submission & Presentation Jun 12
Week 7  Analytics Presentation
Jun 14 - 16 Exam Period – Cumulative  Analytics Report

Please review the Course Syllabus Policies and Student Resources document for additional important information.

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