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Center of Advanced Studies in Engineering

1. Brief Introduction

Course Name Global Supply Chain Management

Course Code: EMgt 6831

Instructor Dr Aamer Ahmed

Semester Spring 2018

Credit Hours 03

Class Timings 6 pm – 9 pm

Instructors
Telephone No(s).

Email aamerahmed2201@gmail.com

Teaching Assistant

TA’s Email

Program Manager Mr. XXXX Email: XXXXX

CASE Telephone No. (051) 8432273, 8432250, 2278301

Abbreviations

Visiting Hours: By Appointment through email

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. BRIEF INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TABLE OF CONTENTS.......................................................................................................................................2
2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE.............................................................................................3
3. PRE-REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE............................................................................................................3
4. OBJECTIVES OF THIS COURSE............................................................................................................3
5. COURSE CONTENTS DETAILED DISTRIBUTION............................................................................4
6. GRADE DISTRIBUTION (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)............................................................................5
7. MISC. INSTRUCTIONS:...........................................................................................................................5
8. WEBSITES/LINKS.....................................................................................................................................5
9. TEXT BOOK(S)...........................................................................................................................................5
10. COMPUTER TOOLS..................................................................................................................................5
11. TEACHING METHODOLOGY................................................................................................................5
12. INSTRUCTOR’S PROFILE.......................................................................................................................5
13. TA’S INTRODUCTION:.............................................................................................................................6
14. FINAL COMMENTS:.................................................................................................................................6
15. Yahoo Group:...............................................................................................................................................6

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2. Brief Description of the Course

In today’s extremely competitive environment only those companies will survive in the
future, who truly understand the importance of applying the Global Supply Chain
Management’s principles into their businesses on a strategic, tactical and operational
level.

The focus of the Global Supply Chain is to maximize the value generated by the
organization, fulfilling customer demands, and at the same time minimizing cost and
maximizing profitability. Organizations need to understand, determine and align the role
of Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Distribution with their overall business Goals and
objectives to achieve competitive advantage and business benefits.

This course provides students with an introduction to the concepts, theory, and
procedures associated with supply chain management. Supply chain management seeks
to synchronize organizations’ processes and those of its suppliers to match the flow of
materials, services and information with customer demand. It also involves the
coordination of the key processes in the organization such as order placement, order
fulfillment, and purchasing which are supported by marketing, finance, engineering,
information systems, operations and logistics.

3. Pre-Requisite Knowledge

Basic engineering background is preferred. However no specific pre-requisite is

necessary.
4. Objectives of This Course

This course is designed to address the challenges of modern logistics and global supply
chains. It covers a breadth of subjects that enable candidates to appreciate and deal with
complexities of modern industrial environments. Following objectives will be attained:

 Give participants an understanding of the strategic importance of Supply Chains and

their management.
 Understand the basics of Supply Chain Management and discuss the role of SCM in
organizations
 Discuss the steps necessary to implement SCM in an organization.
 Implement an SCM system in an organization.
 Give participants skills to develop a sustainable competitive advantage through a
company’s operating and technological resources

On the completion of the course, the participants will be equipped with state-of-the-art
concepts, methods, tools and techniques relating to Supply chain management and
logistics.

It is expected that the graduates will be able to apply their learnt knowledge and trained
skills to the solution of some of the technological and management problems faced by
current industrial supply chains and able to gain competent technological expertise and
skills to enhance their job opportunities.

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 5. Course Contents Detailed Distribution
Note: This schedule is tentative and can be subject to change

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Concepts
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 Global Supply Chain Introduction and Supply Chain strategy
1
 Supply Chain & the Bullwhip effect
 Global Supply Chain Management
2
 Achieving Strategic Fit in Supply Chain Management.
3  Design and Planning of Supply Chains
 Demand Forecasting in Supply Chain
4
 Strategic Sourcing
5  Lean and Agile Supply Chains
6  Supply Chain Performance Metrics and Drivers
7 Managing Predictable Variability in Supply Chains
8  MIDTERM EXAMS
9  Managing Economies Of Scale in Supply Chains
10  Inventory Models and Management
11  Customer Returns Processes (Reverse Supply Chain)
12  Logistics / Transportation in SCM
 Warehouse Management
13
 Distribution Management
14  Global SCM Integration
15  Project Presentations
16  FINAL EXAMS

6. Grade Distribution (Subject to change)

On Campus LCD Student
Final Exam----------------------- 40 %----------------------
40%--------------------------
Mid Term 20 20
Quizzes and Assignments 20 20 (Assignments)
Project 20 20

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 Total: 100% 100%

7. Misc. Instructions:
 Class Participation (On Campus Students Only)
Class attendance I highly encouraged and 5% marks for participation will be given on class
attendance.
 Project Instructions (On Campus and LCD Student BOTH)
Students will deliver project presentations in the last week. Detail instructions will be given
in class.
 Assignments
Reading assignments will be given along with regular research and problem solving
assignments. Late assignments without prior approval will not be accepted.
 Quiz Policy
Both announced and Un announced Quizzes will be taken in the class. Absentees in Quizzes
will be marked ZERO.
 Final and Midterm Papers (General Guidelines)
Mid Term and End Term Exams as per CASE’s policy
8. Websites/Links
N/A

9. Text Book(s)
 Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management By Dawei Lu
 Supply Chain Management (Theories & Practices) by R.P. Mohanty & S.G.
Deshmukh
 Supply Chain Management (Strategy, Planning & Operations) by Sunil Chopra &
Peter Meindl

10. Computer Tools

Will be provided and introduced by the teacher.

11. Teaching Methodology

Class lectures, problem Solving, Group discussions and interactive sessions will be
conducted in the class.

12. Instructor’s Profile

Dr Aamer Ahmed is PhD in Manufacturing Systems Design and Optimization with 20 years
of professional experience.
His research interests include Manufacturing systems, strategies, Supply Chains and design
optimization.
He has numerous International Publications to his credit.

13. TA’s Introduction:

TA to be assigned before the first lecture
14. Final Comments:
No falsification, forgery, copy and plagiarism will be accepted during the course.

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 15. Yahoo Group:
To be announced in the first lecture
*errors /omissions accepted

THE END & BEST OF LUCK

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