OMIS 478 (Revised Jan 30 2019)

Supply Chain Systems

Spring 2019

TTh 12:30-1:45pm Barsema 310

Instructor: Dr. Charles Petersen

Office: Barsema 328S

E-mail: cpetersen@niu.edu
Office Hours: TTh 10:00 – 12:00, or by appointment

Course Materials

Supply Chain Management (7th Edition), Chopra, Pearson, 2019. ISBN 9780134731889

Calculator: Texas Instruments BA II Plus Financial Calculator preferred. Smartphones

may not be used as calculators.

Laptop with Excel (PC preferred): To be used for forecasting and network design topics

Course Description

A comprehensive study of the concepts, processes, and strategies used in the

development and management of global supply chains. Supply-chain management
(SCM) is a systems approach to managing the entire flow of information, materials, and
services from raw material suppliers through factories and warehouses to the final end-
customer. Specific topics include global supply chain management, procurement,
electronic commerce, information technologies, and logistics activities. SCM represents
a philosophy of doing business that stresses processes and integration. This course will
be taught through the use of textbook materials, homework, and SAP.

Course Objectives

1. Introduce the general concepts of supply chain management.

2. Understand the processes involved in supply chain management.
3. Understand how to develop and manage efficient and effective global supply
chains.
4. Understand how technology and information systems work as enablers to provide
leverage in gaining and maintaining competitive advantage in the marketplace.
This is especially true of SAP which is highlighted in this course.
5. To develop quantitative and qualitative problem solving skills.
Course Requirements

1. Attendance is mandatory for each class session. The OMIS attendance policy
(http://mba.niu.edu/departments/omis/bachelor-of-science/attendance-
policy.shtml) will be in effect. If you miss more than three classes, your grade
will be reduced by at least one letter grade!

2. The exams may consist of several questions based on a case study, short answer,
essay, and/or multiple-choice.

3. There will be four (4) team homework assignments assigned throughout the
semester. Late homework will not be accepted and there will be no make-ups!

4. There will be a peer evaluation of the quality of your effort and results for the
group homework assignments.

5. There will also be four (4) unannounced quizzes during the semester and no
make-up quizzes will be given.

Course Grading

The final grade in this course will be based on the student’s performance on the exams,
homework, and the SAP assignments. The relative weights assigned to each of the course
components are as follows:

Exams (4 @ 100 points each) 400

SAP Assignments 100
Homework (4 @ 20 points each) 80
Quizzes (4 @ 5 points each) 20
Total points 600

The course grade will be based on the total percentage earned by the student throughout
the semester. The grade breakdown is as follows:

Grade Grade Points Percentage Course Points

A (4.00) 93.0 – 100% 558 – 600
A- (3.67) 90.0 – 92.9% 540 – 557
B+ (3.33) 87.0 – 89.9% 522 – 539
B (3.00) 83.0 – 86.9% 498 – 521
B- (2.67) 80.0 – 82.9% 480 – 497
C+ (2.33) 77.0 – 79.9% 462 – 479
C (2.00) 70.0 – 76.9% 420 - 461
D (1.00) 60.0 – 69.9% 360 - 419
F (0.00) Less than 60% < 360
In addition, a peer evaluation of your team will take place at the end of the semester and
could negatively affect your grade if you do not actively participate in your team’s
assignments.

Academic Misconduct

Academic misconduct or cheating will not be tolerated. The following definition of

academic misconduct has been developed by Northern Illinois University:

Academic misconduct is defined as receipt or transmission of unauthorized aid on

assignments or examinations, plagiarism, unauthorized use of examination materials, or
other forms of dishonesty in academic matters. Academic misconduct is a major offense
at Northern Illinois University because it diminishes the quality of scholarship in our
academic community and cheats those who may eventually depend upon our knowledge
and integrity.

· Unless specifically stated by the instructor, all exams are to be completed by the
student alone.
· Within group collaboration is allowed on SAP assignments. Collaboration between
groups will be considered cheating.
· Any non-authorized collaboration will be considered cheating and the student(s)
involved will have an Academic Misconduct charge completed by the instructor with
the university.

Disability Accommodations

If you need an accommodation for this class, please contact the Disability Resource
Center as soon as possible. The DRC coordinates accommodations for students with
disabilities. It is located on the 4th floor of the Health Services Building and can be
reached at 815-753-1303 or drc@niu.edu.

Also, please contact me privately as soon as possible so we can discuss your

accommodations. Please note that you will not be required to disclose your disability,
only your accommodations. The sooner you let me know your needs, the sooner I can
assist you in achieving your learning goals in this course.
Course Outline

Date Topic Reading Assignment Homework

Tue Course Introduction Chap. 1
1/15
Understanding the Supply
Chain
Thu Supply Chain Performance Chap. 2 & 3
1/17 and Drivers
Tue Distribution Networks and Chap. 4 & 5
1/22 Network Design
Thu Distribution Networks and Chap. 4 & 5
1/24 Network Design
Tue Distribution Networks and Chap. 4 & 5
1/29 Network Design
Thu Distribution Networks and Chap. 4 & 5
1/31 Network Design
Tue Distribution Networks and Chap. 4 & 5
2/5 Network Design
Thu Global Supply Chain Network
2/7 Network Design Design
Assignment
Tue No Class!
2/12
Thu Exam 1
2/14
Tue Demand Forecasting in a Chap. 7
2/19 Supply Chain
Thu Demand Forecasting in a Chap. 7
2/21 Supply Chain
Tue Demand Forecasting in a Chap. 7
2/26 Supply Chain
Thu Exam Review Forecasting
2/28 Assignment
Tue Exam 2
3/5
Thu Beer Game
3/7
Date Topic Reading Assignment Homework
Tue No Class – Spring Break!
3/12
Thu No Class – Spring Break!
3/14
Tue Beer Game
3/19
Thu Cycle Inventory in the Chap. 11
3/21 Supply Chain
Tue Cycle Inventory in the Chap. 11
3/26 Supply Chain
Thu Cycle Inventory in the Chap. 11
3/28 Supply Chain
Tue Cycle Inventory in the Chap. 11 Inventory
4/2 Supply Chain Assignment
A
Thu Exam 3
4/4
Tue Safety Inventory in the Chap. 12
4/9 Supply Chain
Thu Safety Inventory in the Chap. 12
4/11 Supply Chain
Tue Safety Inventory in the Chap. 12
4/16 Supply Chain
Thu Product Availability Chap. 13
4/18
Tue Transportation in the Chap. 14 Inventory
4/23 Supply Chain Assignment
B
Thu Exam 4
4/25
Tue SAP
4/30
Thu SAP
5/2
Tue SAP Note: 12:00-1:50
5/7