Instructor :        

Ron Bonnevier

651-7395203 ( Home )
651-999-9631  ( Cell )
RLBonnevier@stthomas.edu

Time:

Thursday evenings 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Location :            

St Paul, OWS 250

Required Texts : 

Wisner, Leong & Tan, “Principles of Supply Chain Management”         

Suggested Readings:

Poirier and Reiter, “Supply Chain Optimization”

Frazelle, “Supply Chain Strategy”

Course Description:

This applications orientated course will review key topics in supply chain management and integrate these topics with current management thinking in lean manufacturing and six sigma. A systems thinking approach that maps logistics, forecasting, warehousing, transportation, and information systems will be combined with discussions of vendor and customer relationships, motivations, and ethics to work toward a smoothly functioning supply system.

Students will use proven industrial engineering and management principles, techniques and tools to design a supply chain for their industry, efficiently and effectively plan and layout manufacturing operations and improve processes to eliminate waste.

Course Objectives :

1) To explore the dynamics of the extended supply chain, from the supplier’s supplier to the customer’s.

 2) To systematically examine the flows of products, information and financial resources that result from supply chain transactions.

3) To review the internal and external cultural, ethical and contractual frameworks necessary to have a smoothly and efficiently functioning supply chain.

4) To enhance the students ability to function as part of the management team in Supply Chain Management orientated organizations and to explore and understand the nature of the evolving concept of interdependence global economy.

Learning Objectives :

Students will able to demonstrate:

1)      A knowledge of contemporary Supply Chain Issues.

(MT, GP, TP, FE, CP)

2)      The ability to understand Supply Chains from the viewpoint of all stakeholders.

(GP, TP, CP)

3)      The understanding of functional strategies supporting the business strategy and competitive advantage of the enterprise.

(MT, GP, TO, FE, CP)

4)      To demonstrate proficiency in the design of Supply Chains as a complete system using mathematical techniques.

(GP, TP)

5)      An ability to function in multi-disciplinary teams and communicate effectively.

(GP, TP, CP)

6)      An awareness of the profound impact of the Global economic environment on Supply Chains.

(GP, TP, CP)

7)      A recognition of the need for lifelong learning.

(CP)

Course Methodology :

The instructor will serve as a facilitator and lecturer.  Extensive group participation is expected. Outside readings are signed and are expected to be maintained on schedule, regardless of their inclusion in the following class’s discussion. Guest speakers will be added.

Major Assignments : 

Mid term exam         ( MT )               30 points

Group presentation  ( GP )                 40 points

Term paper               ( TP )              50 points

Class participation   ( CP )                 30 points

Final Exam                ( FE )               50 points

                                                  200 points 

Grading Policy: 

Tests and papers must be completed on time.  Effective class participation is essential.

200-190          A

189-184          A-

                    183-178          B+

177-172          B

171-166          B-

165-160          C

Academic Integrity : 

All students are expected to understand and follow the University of ST. Thomas policies on Academic Integrity. These are described at:                             www.stthomas.edu/engineering/graduate/policies

Exams:

Exams are one of the instruments used to evaluate the knowledge gained by an individual student of the class subject matter, and the progress towards meeting the outcomes of the class and the degree. To this end all exams (in class or take home) are intended to represent the effort of the individual and not a group effort unless specifically stated otherwise.

Students with Disabilities :

Qualified students with documented disabilities who may need classroom accommodations should make an appointment with the Enhancement Program – Disability Services office during the first two weeks of the semester. Appointments can be made by calling 651-962-6315 or in person in O’Shaughnessy Educational Center, room 119.

Attendance Policy:

Students are expected to attend all class sessions.

Circumstances which prevent attendance will be honored up to two instances. Absences in excess of of two times may result in a lower grade for the course. Contact the instructor when a special situation arises. All absences require that the instructor be informed in advance.

Instructor Bio: 

Education:

·        BS Industrial Engineering

        Illinois Institute of Technology

·        BS Mechanical & Aerospace engineering

        Illinois Institute of Technology

·        MBA

University of St Thomas

   Teaching Experience:

·        Have taught MBA and ETLS classes since 1986 at the University of St. Thomas.

   Industry Experience:

·        Currently as a consultant.

·        Have held positions as General Manager, VP of Operations. VP of Marketing, Plant Manager, Sales Engineer and a variety of other engineering positions.

·        Have worked for large corporations such as AT&T and Honeywell and small and large “job shops”.  

Session

Topics

Assignments

(Due that session)

September 6^th

• Course overview
• History of Supply Chains
• History of Quality

September 13^th

• Team current events
• Organizational quality
• Manufacturing vs.   Service Organizations
• Just In Time
• Lean Operations

• Read Chap 1 of W/L/T
• Chap 1 discussion questions

September 20^th

• Team current events
• Customer Satisfaction
• Purchasing
• Supplier relationships

• Read Chap 10 of W/L/T
• Chap 10 discussion questions
• Teams, internet
• Question #1 page 332

September 27^th

• Team current events
• ISO, OS, and TS
• Strategic sourcing
• Demand forecasting

• Read Chap’s 2 & 3 W/L/T
• Chap 2 & 3 discussion questions
• Teams, internet
• Question #1 page 82
• Teams, case study #5  page 117

October 4^th

• Team current events
• Planning & replenishment
• Inventory management

• Read Chap’s 4& 5 W/L/T
• Chap’s 4 & 5 discussion questions
• Teams, internet
• Question #2 page 152

October 11^th

• Team current events
• Distribution

• Read Chap 6 W/L/T
• Chap 6 discussion questions
• Teams, case study #6  page 242

October 18^th

• Mid Term Exam

October 25^th

• Team current events
• MRP & JIT
• ERP

• Read Chap 7 W/L/T
• Chap 7 discussion questions
• Teams, internet question #4 page 205

November 1^st

• Team current events
• Process Management
• Transportation

• Read Chap’s 8 & 9 W/L/T
• Chap’s 8 & 9 discussion questions
• Teams, case study #11 page 265

November 8^th

• Team current events
• Service response
• Facility location

• Read Chap’s 11 & 12 W/L/T
• Chap’s 11 & 12 discussion questions
• Teams, internet question #2 page 358

November 15^th

• Team current events
• Team presentations #1 & #2
• Supply Chain integration

• Read Chap 13 W/L/T
• Chap 13 discussion questions
• Teams, internet question #1 page 424

November 29^th

• Team current events
• Team presentations #3 & #4
• Supply Chain metrics

• Read Chap 14 W/L/T
• Chap 14 discussion questions
• Teams, internet questions #1 to #4 page 452

December 6^th

• Team current events
• Team presentations #5 & #6
• The future of supply chains

• Read Chap 15 W/L/T
• Chap 15 discussion questions
• Teams, internet question #1 page 466

December 13^th

• Wrap up
• Final Exam
• Term paper due