Course Outline

BMGT 308 Supply Chain System Optimisation

Semester 2, 2022

Examiner/Lecturer Dr Rob Radics

Room: C108
Building: Commerce
Email: robert.radics@lincoln.ac.nz
Course Methods for the design, measurement, and simulate complex supply chain
Prescription systems
Prerequisites Four 200-level courses plus one of QMET 103 or COMM 111 or QMET 204
Recommended BMGT 201, BMGT 211, MKTG 210
Preparation
Restrictions None

Please note that details of this Outline may need to be altered in

response to any change in New Zealand's COVID-19 Alert Levels.

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Changes made to this course as a result of student feedback.
Implemented quizzes to support learning the terminology

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Course Aims and Learning Outcomes

Aims

The main aims of this course are:

1. To develop an understanding of the fundamental principles and practices of supply chain

management via establishing and improving supply chains to meet customers’ demand and
lowering operating costs and inventory.

Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
LO1. Build simulation of real-world case study supply chains to reduce costs and improve
performance
LO2. Develop implementable measures to optimize supply chain design, management, and
operation to achieve strategic objectives
LO3. Identify supply chain issues by applying supply chain analytics, explore the origin of the
problems, and efficiently address them

Course Content
The following table gives an indication of the timing of the content for this course. It may be
necessary to make adjustments to the timetable.

Week – commencing Topics / Module

1 Big Data-Driven Supply Chain (Book Chpt 1)
The Case Study Approach SCM Global -Lab
2 Transforming Supply Chains (Book Chpt 2)
Case Study: Cincinnati Seasoning - Lab
Meixell, M. J., & Gargeya, V. B. (2005). Global supply chain design: A literature
review and critique. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation
Review, 41(6), 531-550.
3 Supply Chain Operations, Implementation of changes (Book Chpt 3)
Warehouse Digitalization:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdueSIBtaVA
Application:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLhR24Ukr9M
4 Supply Chain Design and Simulation
Case Study: Reducing costs - Lab
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aN6BWAHUXy0
Power, D. (2005). Supply chain management integration and implementation: a
literature review. Supply chain management: an International journal, 10(4), 252-
263.
5 Supply chain impact on sell, supply chain metrics (Chpt 4)
Gunasekaran, A., Patel, C., & Tirtiroglu, E. (2001). Performance measures and
metrics in a supply chain environment. International journal of operations &
production Management, 21(1/2), 71-87.
6 Impact on Make (Chpt 5)
Case Study: Lowering Transportation Costs - Lab
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfcMqW3vZIk
Mid Semester Break

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7 Impact on move (Chpt 6)
Supply Chain Design for The Lowest Cost
Case study: Work on student groups planned supply chains - Lab
8 Impact on buy (Chpt 7)
Case study: Work on optimising supply chains - Lab
9 The roadmap of changes (Part III)
Case study: Work on presentations, Finish and Review Simulations - Lab
10 Real-Time Supply Chain
Case study: Group presentations - Lab
11 Case study: Improving supply chains by the feedback, submit reports

12 Group reports

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Learning and Teaching Arrangements
Learning and Teaching Approach

Emphasis will be placed on the types of long-term and short-term decisions that must be made at the
operational core of any organization and the planning tools available to assist these decisions. This
will be achieved by reference to readings, videos, and textbook material plus the simulation exercise.
While lectures are an important part of the learning process, they are not sufficient to enable the
student to master the course material. Considerable outside reading and practice as well as
participation in the simulation exercise is required for success.

Face-to-face Learning Activities

Lectures
Teaching rooms are subject to change – please check the Timetable for more accurate timetable
information.

Day Time Room

Tuesday 12:00 – 13:00 C6
Thursday 12:00 – 13:00 C6

Workshops / Labs

Day Time Room

Monday 16:00 – 18:00 D5
Further information about the
field trip/tour will be provided in lectures and on the course LEARN page.

Online Learning Activities

Formally registered students in this course will be able to access the course LEARN site via
http://learn.lincoln.ac.nz.

Self-study material, review material, other relevant course material, and assessment activities will
be made available on the course webpage. The course webpage will also be used as a means of
communication with the class and students are advised to check the site and their
“@lincolnuni.ac.nz” email regularly.
Lecture Notes
Lecture notes will be posted on LEARN.  It is important to note that the images shown in lectures will
not all be available in the PDFs of the notes, as copyright regulations prevent this. Some readings will
be placed on the relevant LEARN site. Recordings will be made where possible and also placed on
LEARN.
Text Books
Required: Required: Sanders, Nada R. Supply Chain Analytics Understanding the Business Context
Edition 1.1 | Copyright 2019 | Publication Date: August 2018
Order via Lincoln Library or directly online: https://prospectpressvt.com/titles/sanders-supply-
chain-analytics/
Other text references are available in the Lincoln Library and other area libraries. Students may
utilise them at their discretion. None of these is a completely suitable replacement for the textbook
but may offer additional insights into the course material. If you have any questions about the value
of any of these references, feel free to ask the Examiner.
Teaching on Field Trip Days
Face-to-face activities and office hours will not be held on field trip days.

Assessment
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Formal assessment items
The schedule of assessment activities and their contribution to the
overall mark for the course is as follows:
Assessment Wei Due Course content modules Learning
ght date and/or topics outcomes
covered
5 Quizzes (about every 20% TBD Quizzes cover the lectures and LO01; LO02
two-three weeks) the textbook topics
Active 10% Reflections cover one week of LO01; LO02; LO03
participation/reflections learning
Simulation Milestones 10% 2nd Supply chain strategy LO03
week Organization strategy
Friday Strategic analysis
Simulation Milestones 10% 3rd Using big data, the LO03
week transformation of supply chains
Friday Supply chain design
Simulation Group 30% End of Operational models LO01; LO02; LO03
Report Sept System design trade-offs
Case Study 20% End of Supply Chain Measurement LO01; LO02; LO03
Individual Report Sept Supply chain analytics

Assessment Summaries
Assessment will be marked with feedback as promptly as possible, and normally within one week.
There will be five assessment streams in this course – Participation, Quizzes, Milestones, Simulation
Group Report, and Case Study. The assessment opportunities, their value, and their scheduled dates
are shown above. All assessments are subjects of change for the students.

Milestones 10% each, 20% total

The two milestones are individual reports. Individuals are required to submit a copy of the Excel
output of their simulation results that address each milestone. These must be submitted to the
Instructor via LEARN. The two submissions are worth 10% each of your overall mark.

Simulation Group Report 30%

The largest part of the assessment in this course is the Simulation Project. This is a blend of both
individual and group work. There are milestones associated with this project:

Week 1 – 10
 Get the existing supply chain to run for 30 days without breaking – individual, see in
milestones
 Modify the supply chain to accommodate two new stores and get it to run for 30 days -
individual, see in milestones
 Reduce supply chain inventory and transportation costs and still get the supply chain to run
for 30 days – group work on cost reduction
Week 10 Review
Week 11 – Simulation Group Report presented – online students handled in a separate group

The simulation group report includes a summary of the previous milestones and the improvement of the
supply chain. The group must make a short presentation describing the solution the group developed.
This should represent the consensus view of the group and need not be identical to any individual’s
solution. This should be presented by all group members to the Panel of Experts (representing a
company’s board). The presentation must not take longer than 15 minutes. These reports should
summarize the process the group went through to achieve their final result, highlight the ultimate
performance of the supply chain, identify the specific recommendations for the company derived from
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the simulation analysis, identify areas where improvements might still be possible, and address the
implications of adding elements to the simulation model not currently present. More details concerning
the structure and content of both the written and oral reports will be provided. Each of these Group
presentations will contribute 40% to an individual’s overall mark.

Quizzes 4% each, 20% total

During the semester we have 5 quizzes to help students recall the learnt theory and practice for the final
exam. Each quiz contributes 4% to the final grade.

Case Study 20%

Every individual will be required to submit one (1) case study analysis during the semester. The available
cases for analysis are shown on the Learn page. Submissions must follow the prescribed format as
presented in the case method handout.

Active Participations/Reflecitions
Students get credit for attending classes and labs and actively contributing. Their presence can be in-
person or online. Those who learn offline can earn the same credit by submitting one reflection each
study week. Students can earn credit by combining these two as well.

Penalties
Students who do not submit a reasonable attempt of the above items of internal assessment may be
awarded a grade of NC (Non-Complete).

Mandatory course requirement

Simulation project (50%). To pass this mandatory assignment students must achieve 40% or
more of the simulation project assignment. Further, failure to submit these items will result in
the student not being eligible to achieve a passing grade in this course.

Late Submission of Assessment

Unless alternative arrangements have been made with the Examiner, items of assessment that are
submitted after the due date and time will be penalized by 5% deduction for every day late, then after 5
days a mark of zero will be awarded. University regulations apply for the final examination.

Academic Dishonesty
The examiner will apply the discipline regulations to any incidents of academic dishonesty, e.g. cheating
or plagiarism. Your attention is drawn to the Universal Course Regulations.

Office Hours and Feedback Opportunities

Office hours Day Time Room

Rob Radics Tuesday 9-13 C108

Students are welcome to drop-by the Examiner’s office at other times (although they may not always be
available), and to contact the Examiner to make an appointment at a mutually agreeable time. Towards
the end of semester students will be consulted about what additional support they require before the
final examination. Students will be advised of the details via the News Forum on the course webpage.

Feedback Opportunities
Feedback is welcomed and appreciated throughout the semester. Contact information for staff is
provided at the top of this course outline. Students may give feedback in any format you feel
comfortable with (e.g. in person, with a support person, through a student rep, via a note, or email).
Constructive feedback is welcomed and appreciated throughout the semester to allow the Examiner to
improve the course and their lecturing style. There will be an opportunity to formally evaluate the course
at the end of the semester.
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Health and Safety off-campus
Field Trips: full details will be provided separately. Refer to the Code of Conduct for Trips, Tours and
other External Activities.

Student Workload
The total student workload of 150 hours in this course represents the minimum amount of time that
an average or B grade student might be expected to spend in tuition and applied learning to receive a
passing grade. The total student workload for a course is not spread evenly from week to week and
students are expected to proactively manage their workload through the semester. Achievement in a
course is based on how well a student performs, not on the time committed to studying the course.
No matter how many hours a student puts into this course, he/she is not guaranteed a pass.

The following time-use guidelines are provided as an example of how the 150 hours may be allocated
in this course.
Contact Hours Total hours (over the semester)
Face to face contact, e.g. lectures, tutorials, field trips, exams 51
Non-contact Hours
Self-directed learning, e.g. study, projects, test and exam prep 99
Total Student Workload 150

Student Help and Support

Library, Teaching and Learning

The Learning and Teaching team in Library, Teaching and Learning offers free programmes and resources
that can help you to succeed in your studies. The Learning Advisors provide workshops, individual
appointments and resources for students who would like to further develop their academic writing,
study, and mathematics/statistics skills. https://www.lincoln.ac.nz/Student-Life/Study-Resources/?sti=1

Faculty Student Liaison

The role of the Student Liaison is to provide additional support to students and guide them to
appropriate University support. If you believe you would benefit from additional support or just need
someone to talk to please contact Nicos Tescos – he is here to listen to you and help. Nicos Tescos can
be found in Orchard 001C or contacted at Nicos.Tescos@lincoln.ac.nz.

Advice and Support

A range of advice and support services are available to students. These include, but are not restricted to
Inclusive Education (support for illness, injury and disability), International Student Support, Māori
Student Support, Students’ Association, Student Health, Counselling, and Pastoral Support. For details
please visit: http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/student-life/student-support/

Student Reps
A Student Rep’s role is to facilitate communication between the students and the University. They can
help with matters relating to the course (assessment, lectures, etc.) and can also assist with the appeals
procedure. Your student rep should make her/himself known at the start of each semester.

LUSA - Student Advice and Support

The student advice and support that LUSA offers is separate from the University and is completely
confidential. The team can provide advice on a range of issues and can assist in representation in any
formal appeals process. http://www.lusa.org.nz/sas

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Appeals Procedure
The appeals framework is designed to enable students’ grievances to be addressed and resolved as close
to the level at which they arose. Students are advised to contact LUSA or their student rep in the first
instance.