Cases and Projects

Project and Case Groups

All the assignments and cases for this course have to be completed in groups. Please form groups of 4 students each, and email these to the instructor at the beginning of the semester. Since case discussions and presentations will be distributed between the groups throughout the semester, changes to the groups may not be allowed. After each project/case, students may submit a peer evaluation form to access the relative contributions of the other team members.

Assignments

Assignments consist of case studies and projects. The assignments are one of the most important ways for you to learn the material of this class. The material in the assignments is further tested in the exams. There are two kinds of assignments:

Cases: These are cases from Harvard Business School Press. The cases will help you understand how companies are using Supply Chains in innovative ways. The instructor will provide a list of questions with each case. The instructor will lead a discussion of these cases in the class. For each case, one group will also be expected to make a presentation in the class. Groups are expected to consult with the instructor on the format of the presentation. Students are required to purchase the cases at the website (https://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cbmp/access/24524272 – you may need to complete a one-time registration at the website).

Simulations: Computer simulations designed to provide students with hands on experience on the concepts taught in the class will be used. Students are expected to complete these projects in groups as per the instructions provided by the instructor and submit a report of the simulation as well as answer questions about the game posted by the instructor. The simulations can be accessed through the Harvard Business School Press website and the instructor will post detailed instructions on how to the access these.