Schedule
The schedule below is a tentative and is subject to updates and modifications as the course progresses, particularly as guest speakers are arranged. Any major updates to the schedule will be announced in class and posted on the online discussion board. Please make sure to check this page regularly.
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Week |
Topics |
Reading |
Deliverable |
1 |
Introduction to Supply Chain Management
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2 |
Internet / Technology in Supply Chains |
Crocs Case |
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3 |
Electronic Markets |
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Zappos Case |
4 |
Bullwhip Effect |
WWT Clearorbit Case |
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5 |
In class Beer Game RFID Lecture |
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6 |
RFID Case Beer Game Results / Test 1 Review
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RFID at Metro Case |
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7 |
Test 1 – March 18, 2014 Information Goods Supply Chain
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Beer Game Writeup | |
8 |
Global Sourcing / Outsourcing |
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Hulu Case |
9 |
eFulfilment and eDistribution Strategies |
Xbox Supply Chain Case |
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10 |
Supply Chain IT Standards |
Amazon Case |
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11 |
Guest Lecture |
RosettaNet Case |
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12 |
Global Supply Chain Management Simulation |
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13 |
Ethical and Green Supply Chains |
TBD | |
14 |
Course Review – Jeopardy |
Simulation Report |
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Test 2 |
Examination Week |
April 10, 2014
Schedule for the rest of the term
4/15 – Discuss Rosetta Net case
4/17 – GSCM Simulation
4/22 – GSCM tutorial (with TA)
4/24 – Ethical and Green Supply Chains
4/29 – Discuss Ethics & Green Supply chain case (TBD)
4/31 – Course Review
Test 2 – Examination week as per Temple schedule