LGMT 536 v.

0812

LGMT 536
Purchasing for Logistics and Supply Chain Managers
Online Course Syllabus
Credit Hours: 3
Delivery Method: Online (Internet / Blackboard)
Required Course Materials

Monczka, R. M., Handfield, R. B., Giunipero, L. C., & Patterson, J. L. (2011).

Purchasing and supply chain management (5th ed.). Mason, OH:
South-Western College/West.
ISBN-13: 978-0538476423

Suggested Supplemental Materials

American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the

American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC:
Author.
ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5
(APA website: http://www.apastyle.org/manual/index.aspx)
Course Description
This course addresses the critical role of purchasing in supply chain management. The course
begins with a review of the basic components of purchasing followed by a discussion of the role
of purchasing in the supply chain and how it contributes to the strategy and profitability of the
enterprise. The course also addresses the legal aspects of purchasing and the relationship
between purchasing and inventory management, materials management, just-in-time
manufacturing, and manufacturing resource planning. Global sourcing and the role of supply
chain partnerships are also addressed, along with how to evaluate, bargain, and negotiate with
suppliers. Other topics include the relationship between purchasing and quality assurance;
different pricing methods; the use of different pricing strategies for different transportation
modes; and the role of purchasing in evaluating capital investments as well as professional
services.
This syllabus was developed for online learning by Aman Gupta, Ph.D.
v.0812 / Updated 7/26/2012

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Goals
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the role and
responsibilities of purchasing in supply chain management. Case studies, exercises, projects
and presentations are used to provide students with the opportunity to apply concepts learned in
the classroom to solve real supply chain-related purchasing problems facing managers in
private or public institutions.

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the role of purchasing in contributing to the profitability of the enterprise. (PO1
and PO3)
2. Explain the strategic planning process for purchasing, the basic components of
purchasing strategy, and the role of purchasing in corporate strategy. (PO1)
3. List the advantages and disadvantages of centralized purchasing and alternative
organizational structures for the purchasing function. (PO1 and PO2)
4. Define the legal aspects of purchasing, requirements for a contract, different types of
contracts, and the role and importance of electronic contracts and electronic signatures.
(PO1 and PO3)
5. Explain the relationship between purchasing and materials management, inventory
management, JIT management, and MRP. (PO3 and PO4)
6. Analyze inventory using ABC analysis; determine the economic order quantity and cost
using the EOQ model; and analyze the impact of quantity discounts on purchasing. (PO3
and PO4)
7. List the steps in the conventional purchasing cycle and main activities of a typical
purchasing department. (PO1)
8. Describe the qualifications of a good supplier, supplier selection techniques, and the
potential benefits of supply chain partnerships. (PO1 and PO2)
9. Explain the role of purchasing in global sourcing and critically analyze various global
sourcing alternatives. (PO1 and PO2)
10. Explain purchasings role in quality assurance. (PO1 and PO3)
11. Analyze the relationship between cost and price and demonstrate a working knowledge
of the various pricing methods. (PO3 and PO4)
12. Describe how to purchase transportation services and apply the appropriate pricing
strategy for alternative transportation modes. (PO1 and PO2)
13. Explain how life cycle costing and other financial techniques can be used to evaluate
capital equipment investments. (PO3 and PO4)
14. Describe the role of purchasing in acquiring professional services. (PO1 and PO2)

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Grading
These are the graded assignments in the course and will be the basis for evaluation according
to the grading scale shown in the tables below. Each graded activity is scored at a maximum
100 points.

Evaluation Items & Weights

Focus Discussions (7)

15%

Chapter Discussion Questions (7)

20%

Term Paper

15%

Case Analysis (2)

10%

Midterm Exam

20%

Final Exam

20%

Total

100%

Course Grade Scale

90 100%

80 89%

70 79%

0 69%

Note: Graduate courses do not use a D letter grade.

Grade Center Naming
When looking in My Grades, you will see the names of the activities have been shortened.
Below is an explanation of the abbreviations:
Abbreviated Version
Ch. DQ
Focus DQ
TP (Topic, Outline, Rough Draft,
and Final)
CA (1 or 2)

Full Name
Chapter Discussion Questions, Assignments you will be
submitting in a word processed document
Focus Discussion Questions, Discussions that take place
in the Discussion Board area of the course
Term Paper and all of its associated requirements
Case Analysis 1 or 2, Assignments you will submit after
taking the midterm and final exams

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Required, Non-Graded Activities

This course requires the completion of the several non-graded activities listed below. Your
completion of these items is recorded in the Grade Center with a green check mark.

Start Here Email: Before beginning Module 1, you are required to send an email, using
your ERAU email account, to your instructor introducing yourself. Just say hi!
Start Here Confirmation: Before beginning Module 1, you are required to review all
information in the Start Here area and acknowledge your understanding and acceptance
of all course-related information and university policies.
Activity 1.6 - Term Paper: Topic Submission/Approval: During Module 1, you must
submit your term paper topic to your instructor for approval via Blackboard email. Details
are provided in the activity.
Activity 3.5 - Term Paper: Outline Submission: During Module 3, you must submit
your term paper outline to your instructor for any instructor feedback. Details are
provided in the activity.
Activity 6.5 - Term Paper: Rough Draft Submission: During Module 6, you must
submit your term paper rough draft to your instructor for any instructor feedback. Details
are provided in the activity.

Activity Descriptions
Content Presentation
Course content is presented through textbook readings and presentations, along with some
journal articles and other resources. It is critical that students keep up with assigned readings
and other content presentation activities according to the course schedule. All content is
subject to graded assessment through discussion participation, written assignments, the course
term paper, and exams.
Focus Discussions
Students are expected to routinely participate in Discussion Board activities. Superior
participation grades will be given to active students who exchange ideas in a thoughtful manner
while respecting the courtesies due others. All discussions require one primary original posting
to the topic and a minimum of two replies to peers, unless otherwise specified. Your discussion
board postings and responses contribute 15% toward your final course grade. Each discussion
activity will be evaluated according to a maximum possible 100 points based on the following
grading criteria:

Demonstrating relevance to the discussion topic (24 points)

Ensuring scholarship through the inclusion of substantiated evidence and following
correct APA formatting rules for any citations and references (18 points)
Following proper communication rules (18 points)

Your primary response is worth 60 points, graded according to the above listed criteria. Your
two required peer replies are worth 20 points each. The discussion participation evaluation
rubric, along with a helpful Discussion Board guide and participation checklist, is posted in
Module 1.

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Chapter Discussion Questions

Chapter discussion question assignments are critical in meeting module learning objectives and
course outcomes. They are subject to assessment on the exams. Discussion questions should
be submitted in a word processed document and will be evaluated based on the following
criteria:

Knowledge and Comprehension (80 points)

Mechanics (20 points)

Chapter Discussion Questions are graded on a 100 point scale and combined are worth 20% of
your final grade. The Chapter Discussion Questions Rubric is posted in each Chapter
Discussion Questions Activity.
Case Analyses
Two case analyses are required. The purpose of case analysis is for the student to understand
and apply the material learned. Students will be assigned a Case Study during the Midterm and
Final Exams and will provide a report of the alternatives in 3-5 pages.
The report will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Context (10 points)

Analysis (40 points)
Evaluation (40 points)
Mechanics (10 points)

Each case is graded on a 100 point scale and combined are worth 10% of your final grade. The
Case Analysis Evaluation Rubric is located in each Case Analysis Activity.
Term Paper
Each student must prepare a formal 15-20 (min-max) page research report paper on a topic of
your choice related to purchasing or supply management. Specific topics must be approved by
your instructor in advance during Module 1 of the course. The final Term Paper will be
evaluated according to the following criteria:

Demonstrating quality and depth of content (60 points)

Organizing the report properly (10 points)
Following overall formatting requirements: Times New Roman font, 12-pt, double-spaced,
use of page numbers, title page, table of contents, appropriate labels on figures and tables
(10 points)
Demonstrating correct grammar and evidence of proof-reading, i.e., no spelling errors (10
points)
Including a variety and documentation of references used; format for references must follow
APA guidelines (10 points).

Your final paper will be submitted in Module 8 and is graded on a 100 point scale and is worth
15% of your final course grade. The term paper will be submitted using SafeAssign, an antiplagarism tool. More details on this assignment are given in Module 1. The Term paper Rubric
used for evaluating the final paper is located within each Term Paper Activity.

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Exams
The Midterm and Final Exams assess your learning of the course content and the learning
objectives from Modules 1-4 and 6-8 respectively. Each exam contains 10 randomly-chosen
multiple-choice questions, worth 5 points each. In addition, there are 5 randomly-chosen short
essay (two to three paragraphs) items worth 10 points each. You will have 2 and 1/2 hours to
complete the exam. You will have only one opportunity to take the exam and you must fully
complete and submit the exam the first time you access it.
Assignment of Case Studies is chosen at random and will be presented during each exam so be
sure to record which Case Analysis you have been assigned!
Each of the exams is worth 100 points and each contributes 20% toward your course grade
(40% total).
Assignment Due Dates
All assignments are due by Day 7 of the corresponding module in which they are assigned or
stated to be due. Scheduled module dates are published alongside module titles on the
Modules menu page. Failure to meet submission dates will result in points being deducted
unless coordinated in advance with your instructor!

Additional Information
APA Format
Go to http://www.apastyle.org/manual/index.aspx for the American Psychological
Association Publication Manual.
Library
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has one of the most complete library collections of
aviation-related resources in the world.

ERAU Libraries: http://library.erau.edu/

Hunt Library Worldwide: Information, Services, Help
o Worldwide Library: Basic Training
o Worldwide Library: Ask-a-Librarian
o Reference: Research Request

Contact Information

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Telephone: 1-800-678-9428 or 386-226-6947
Email: library@erau.edu

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RefWorks
RefWorks is an online database tool that can manage references and citations from almost any
source. It provides specific guidance in how to collect and use references, create bibliographies,
and write research papers.
You may access it through this ERAU organizational login link when signed in to ERNIE or
directly from the RefWorks website (http://www.refworks.com). A different link must be used
for off-campus access (see these instructions). RefWorks requires users to create a
RefWorks-specific username and password. Please contact the Hunt Library if you have any
questions.
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
Embry-Riddle is committed to maintaining and upholding intellectual integrity. All students,
faculty, and staff have obligations to prevent violations of academic integrity and take corrective
action when they occur. The adjudication process will involve imposing sanctions which may
include, but are not limited to, a failing grade on the assignment, a failing grade in a course,
suspension or dismissal from the University, upon students who commit the following academic
violations:
1. Plagiarism: Presenting the ideas, words, or products of another as ones own.
Plagiarism includes use of any source to complete academic assignments without proper
acknowledgement of the source. Reuse or resubmission of a students own coursework if
previously used or submitted in another course, is considered self-plagiarism, and is also
not allowed under University policy.
2. Cheating: A broad term that includes, but is not limited to, the following:
a. Giving or receiving help from unauthorized persons or materials during examinations.
b. The unauthorized communication of examination questions prior to, during, or
following administration of the examination.
c. Collaboration on examinations or assignments expected to be, or presented as,
individual work.
d. Fraud and deceit, that include knowingly furnishing false or misleading information or
failing to furnish appropriate information when requested, such as when applying for
admission to the University.
Note: The Instructor reserves the right to use any form of digital method for checking
plagiarism. Several electronic systems are available and other methods may be used at the
Instructors discretion.
Online Learning
This course is offered through ERAU Worldwide Online (Blackboard) and runs nine (9) weeks.
The first week begins the first day of the term and ends at midnight EDT/EST (as applicable)
seven days later. Success in this course requires in-depth study of each module as assigned,
timely completion of assignments, and regular participation in forum discussions.
Late work should be the exception and not the rule and may be downgraded at the discretion of
the Instructor, if accepted at all. Unless all work is submitted, the student could receive a failing

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grade for the course. Extensions may be granted for extenuating circumstances at the
discretion of the Instructor and only for the length of time the Instructor deems appropriate. The
most important element of success in an online course is to communicate with your Instructor
throughout the term.
Conventions of online etiquette, which include courtesy to all users, will be observed.
Students should use the Send Email function in Blackboard for private messages to the
Instructor and other students. The class Discussion Board forums are for public messages.
It is highly recommended that students keep electronic copies of all materials submitted as
assignments, discussion board posts and emails, until after the end of the term and a final grade
is received. When posting responses in a discussion forum, please confirm that the responses
have actually been posted after you submit them.
Course Schedule
Modules
Activities
Introduction to Purchasing and Purchasing Operations in the Supply Chain

Activity 1.1 - Discussion: Course Participants' Introduction

Activity 1.2 - Textbook Readings: Chapter 1 and 2 in Purchasing and Supply
Chain Management (Monczka, et. al., 2011)
Activity 1.3 - Presentations
Activity 1.4 - Chapter Discussion Questions
Activity 1.5 - Focus Discussion: Purchasing and Purchasing Operations in the
Supply Chain
Activity 1.6 - Term Paper Assignment Prompt and Topic
Submission/Approval
Purchasing Operations and Structure
Activity 2.1 - Textbook Readings: Chapters 3, 4, and 5 in Purchasing and
Supply Chain Management (Monczka, et. al., 2011)
Activity 2.2 - Presentations
Activity 2.3 - Chapter Discussion Questions
Activity 2.4 - Focus Discussion: Purchasing Policy and Supply Management
Integration
Strategic Sourcing - I
Activity 3.1 - Textbook Readings: Chapters 6, 7, and 8 in Purchasing and
Supply Chain Management (Monczka, et. al., 2011)
Activity 3.2 - Presentations
Activity 3.3 - Chapter Discussion Questions
Activity 3.4 - Focus Discussion: Supplier selection and quality management
Activity 3.5 - Term Paper: Outline Submission
Strategic Sourcing - II

Activity 4.1 - Textbook Readings: Chapters 9, 10, and 11 in Purchasing and

Supply Chain Management (Monczka, et. al., 2011)
Activity 4.2 - Presentations
Activity 4.3 - Chapter Discussion Questions
Activity 4.4 - Focus Discussion: Supplier Management, Supplier
Development, and Worldwide Sourcing

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Midterm Exam
5

Activity 5.1 - Modules 1-4 Review

Activity 5.2 - Discussion: Midterm Exam Study Hall (Optional)
Activity 5.3 - Midterm Exam
Activity 5.4 - Case Analysis #1 - Submission
Negotiation, Contracts, and Law
Activity 6.1 - Textbook Readings: Chapters 13, 14, and 15 in Purchasing
and Supply Chain Management (Monczka, et. al., 2011)
Activity 6.2 - Presentations
Activity 6.3 - Chapter Discussion Questions
Activity 6.4 - Focus Discussion: Negotiation, Purchasing Law, and Ethics
Activity 6.5 - Term Paper: Rough Draft Submission
Critical Supply Chain Elements

Activity 7.1 - Textbook Readings: Chapters 16, 17, and 18 in Purchasing and
Supply Chain Management (Monczka, et. al., 2011)
Activity 7.2 - Presentations
Activity 7.3 - Chapter Discussion Questions
Activity 7.4 - Focus Discussion: Lean Supply Chain, Purchasing services,
and E-purchasing
REMINDER: Term paper is due next week!
Performance Measurement and Future Trends
Activity 8.1 - Textbook Readings: Chapters 19 and 20 in Purchasing and
Supply Chain Management (Monczka, et. al., 2011)
Activity 8.2 - Presentation
Activity 8.3 - Chapter Discussion Questions
Activity 8.4 - Focus Discussion: Purchasing Measurement and Evaluation
Activity 8.5 - Term Paper Submission
End of Course Evaluation
Final Exam

Activity 9.1 - Modules 6-8 Review

Activity 9.2 - Discussion: Final Exam Study Hall (Optional)
Activity 9.3 - Final Exam
Activity 9.4 - Case Analysis #2 - Submission