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SCM 2160 A02 (3 CH) SUPPLY CHAIN AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

SUMMER 2020 Online Teaching, MTWTR 1:00 pm -2:30 pm

CONTENTS INSTRUCTOR ................................................................... 1

COURSE DESCRIPTION ............................................... 1

COURSE OBJECTIVES ................................................... 2

COURSE MATERIALS .................................................... 3

COURSE FORMAT .......................................................... 3

ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING .................................... 4

MISSED EXAM AND LATE SUBMISSION POLICY ............................................................................................... 5

ATTENDANCE POLICY ................................................. 6

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY .................................. 6

OUT-OF-CLASS COMMUNICATION ........................ 6

REFERENCING STYLE FOR WRITTEN WORK ... 6

CLASS SCHEDULE TENTATIVE ............................... 7

IMPORTANT DATES ..................................................... 8

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES ....................... 8

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY .............................. 9

TYPICAL PENALTIES FOR ACADEMIC DISHONESTY IN THE ASPER SCHOOL ............... 11

STUDENT SERVICES AND SUPPORTS ................ 12

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR ...................................... 13

INSTRUCTOR Name: Yuvraj Gajpal Office: 622 Drake Centre Phone: 204-4747421 Email: Yuvraj.Gajpal@umanitoba.ca Office hours: M/T 2:30 -4:00 PM or by appointment COURSE DESCRIPTION When thinking of operations, many people envisage factories (making things) and some picture hospitals (serving people). The field of operations entails both, as well as much in between. Organizations in all industries use operations to produce and deliver their goods and services. These include government services, financial institutions, education, health, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, as well as resource industries such as mining, forest products, and agriculture. What all organizations have in common are the processes that transform their inputs into outputs (goods and services). Operations management is about the design, planning, operation, and improvement of these transformation processes. Organizations also need to manage the goods and services that are moved to (inbound) and from (outbound) these transformation processes, called supply chain management. Our interest in this course centres on the management of these processes so that the operations and supply chain management function supports corporate strategy and contributes as much as possible to the enterprise. This course will help you prepare for a number of management roles. As a customer, banker, or investor, you might need to assess an organization’s capability to produce and deliver its goods or services on time with the needed cost and quality. As a general manager or a functional manager outside of operations, you might need to help your operations to increase its contribution to the enterprise. As an operations

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manager, you will be challenged to continuously improve your technologies, structures, and systems to maintain operations as a key source of sustainable competitive advantage. COURSE OBJECTIVES The Supply Chain and Operations Management course aims to help you prepare for a general management career through three development objectives: (i) acquire a significant grasp of the body of knowledge in operations and supply chain management; (ii) acquire a management point of view; and (iii) enhance your confidence in addressing operations issues. 1. The first goal is to expose you to the fundamental ideas of operations and supply chains. By the end

of the course you should be able to do the following: a) Use operations and supply chain’s primary terms and analysis. b) Identify the major components of the operations and supply chain systems. c) Identify, define, analyze, and propose workable solutions to operations problems. d) Analyze the important quantitative and qualitative factors in specific operations situations and

make appropriate trade-offs between them. e) Apply appropriate techniques and concepts (to put theory into practice). f) Differentiate between: major/minor; short-term/long-term; the pros/cons of alternative

solutions in practical situations. In short, develop judgment regarding operations decisions. 2. The second objective aims to develop your general management viewpoints. This course increases

your abilities in the following areas: a) Discover and clearly define problems. b) State and analyze the causal sequence of circumstances that might be contributing to such

problems. c) Generate and critically evaluate a series of plausible alternatives to resolve these problems. d) Decide which alternative or combination of alternatives is the best. e) Develop an implementation program and action plan that provides the best chance of solving the

problems. 3. The third objective intends to enhance your comfort level towards the operations and supply chain

management area. This course will help you develop the abilities below: a) Discuss problems with operations and technical experts. b) Solve operations problems within your own jurisdiction. c) Identify the skills required in the people you must call on for assistance. d) Evaluate the consequences of actions taken in the operations and supply chain area for other

parts of the organization and vice versa. e) Organize and present your proposed solution in a credible and persuasive manner.

At the conclusion of this course, you should appreciate that operations and supply chain management is not simply a set of well-understood "nuts-and-bolts" techniques. Rather, it is primarily a management discipline that is strategically important for survival in today's competitive environment.

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COURSE FORMAT This course will be conducted “live” via videoconferencing using “Cisco Webex” and will not involve in-person instruction. Classes will be during the scheduled class time. For recording attendance and class participation, you will be expected to have your camera and microphone on during class time and exams. The instructor may tell you to leave your camera/mic on for the duration of the class or may require you to mute yourself and unmute yourself only at certain times. COURSE MATERIALS As classes will be delivered synchronously via videoconferencing, a device enabled with a camera and microphone is required. Further, you are expected to be in a location with a reliable Internet connection that is strong enough for streaming video. You may also want to consider using earphones/headset with a mic, unless you have a computer/tablet with good speakers/mic.

Exams, which will be administered via the Respondus Lockdown browser, you will need a device (computer or tablet; smartphone will not work) with one of the following operating systems:

Windows 10, 8, or 7

Mac OS 10.15 to 10.12, OS X 10.11, or OSX 10.10

iOS: 11.0+ (iPad only) Text: Ritzman, L.P., Krajewski, L.J., Malhotra, M.K., and Klassen, R.D. (2016), Foundations of Operations Management, 4th Canadian Edition: Pearson Canada Inc. Package of cases and readings mainly from the Harvard Business School or the Richard Ivey School of Business. This course pack if available in Bookstore as: Required Reading for Supply Chain Operations and Management, SCM 2160, ISBN: 978-0-10-001929-4 Please respect copyright laws. Photocopying textbooks or other reading material is a violation of copyright laws and is unethical, unless permission to copy has been obtained. COURSE FORMAT Class discussions and thinking/analytical exercises form a major component of this course. Class format will be lectures, cases and quantitative problem solving. There will also be a group presentation.

Due to the inability of the human brain to take in too much in too little time, we will not be able to cover the book page by page. However, the important portions will be discussed.

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ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING

Performance Evaluation Weight (%)

Mid-Term 1 15%

Mid- Term 2 15%

Participation 10 %

Summaries 12 %

Group Report Presentation 8 %

Final Exam 40%

Total 100%

I will be using the following tentative letter-grading scheme:

Marks Letter Grade

92 and above A+

82 – 91.99 A

76 – 81.99 B+

72 – 75.99 B

66 – 71.99 C+

62 – 65.99 C

50 – 61.99 D

Below 50 F

To protect the academic integrity of education at the Asper School, certain protocols will be observed for online exams. For instance, the online exam will set up such that each student will get a random subset of questions from a larger question bank, which means no two students will get exactly the same exam. Further, a very small number of questions will appear on a screen and you may not have the option to move back to questions you have already answered. The instructor may require your camera be on and directed at you for the entire duration of the exam.

(a) A group presentation will have to be made by all students (8 marks) Students are expected to arrange a case/scenario/data available in internet or books or any other available material. Student are expected to prepare a project demonstrating the understanding of the topics covered in the class for managerial decision making. The project should consider the application of the topics covered in the course. You are expected to combine more than one topics using same scenario for managerial decision making. Each group will present the chosen topic for about 15 minutes. All group members will need to present (or interact with the class in some way during the presentation) and will share the same grade, with two exceptions: (1) they fail to be present for their own or other groups’ presentations, (2) if I notice evidence of slacking/free riding by a group member(s).

(b) Mid-term exam/s: Will be multiple choice only or Multiple choice plus fill in the blank questions.

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(c) Final Exam: (Comprehensive) The final exam might have multiple choice, short/long answer questions and some case situations. (40%)

(d) Case summary: As you will be preparing for all the cases before coming to the class. This summary need only be 1 page hand written notes. You have to submit only 6 out of 7 summaries

(e) Participation. (10 % of total marks)

Attendance in all sessions of this course is mandatory and merits 30% of the participation mark for each class. If you miss a class, you will not receive any participation credit for that class; there is no way to “make up” for a missed day. A grade of zero will be assigned to those classes. In addition, if you plan to be absent, you should inform me by email before the class. If you are absent in more than five LECTURE or CASE DISCUSSION sessions, you will lose the whole 10% participation mark. Preparation for and contribution to classes are vital parts of the development of your managerial skills. These include: identifying, analyzing and solving problems; communicating ideas; using basic concepts and tools; and developing a managerial point of view. You are expected to develop to the point where you can contribute freely, confidently, and positively to class discussions. Therefore, you should arrive at each class session having carefully read the assigned readings and case studies so that you can make active and informed contributions to class discussions. Generally, you may choose your moments. However, I may sometimes call on you for your contribution or I may include your name in a list of people from whom I expect to hear on that class. It is your responsibility to advise me and get assistance if you are unable to contribute in any of the sessions. Examples of positive contribution include, but are not limited to, being involved in a discussion of assigned material, arguing your point of view during a case discussion, asking a relevant question, suggesting an alternate viewpoint, redirecting our attention to something else in need of discussion, or being actively involved in in-class exercises and other activities. You do not have to have the "right answer". It is your responsibility to express yourself in a way so that I recognize your intervention as a valid and valuable contribution. Your class contribution grade will be based on a daily assessment of your performance. Both the quantity and quality of your class contribution will be assessed.

MISSED EXAM AND LATE SUBMISSION POLICY If you miss an exam or an assignment for medical reasons, your score will be added to the final exam. Asper School also has a list of events for which accommodations will be made for a missed term exam (not final exam) in that case also your score will be added to the final exam. There will be no make-up of missed graded assignments or exams.

Do not make travel plans before the Final Exam. I cannot give a make-up because you booked a flight ticket for a date earlier than the scheduled final exam. In the event you have to miss the Final Exam for a valid reason as noted above, a request for a deferred exam must be made at your home Faculty’s Undergraduate Program Office (268 Drake, if you are an Asper student).

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ATTENDANCE POLICY You are expected to attend class regularly. If you miss more than five classes for any reason (including personal, university, or medical) during the term you will receive a failing grade (F) in class participation/case analysis and you may not pass the course. If you miss more than ten classes for any reason (including personal, university, or medical) during the term you will automatically receive a failing grade (F) in the course. If you believe you will miss more than ten classes during the term, you may want to consider to VW if possible. Note attendance will be taken in every class. As well, arriving late or leaving early (without my prior approval) will be considered absent for that class. Marking attendance for a friend who is absent is Academic Dishonesty and will be dealt with severely. ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY This class requires the use of computer or smartphone with a camera/mic during class. You are NOT allowed to audio/video record any lectures. OUT-OF-CLASS COMMUNICATION PowerPoint files, assignment/project guidelines, other class-related files, and grades will be posted on UM Learn. Moreover, any announcements outside of class will be posted on UM Learn. It is your responsibility to check your UofM e-mail account and UM Learn account frequently so that you don’t miss any announcements. There are many questions that cannot be answered succinctly over email. If you email me a question, please consider whether it can be easily and effectively answered by email. If it cannot, please talk to me before or after class. If I receive a question that is difficulty to answer electronically or will require a lengthy response, I will ask you to meet with me to discuss instead. REFERENCING STYLE FOR WRITTEN WORK In the group project for this course, you are expected to use the APA style of referencing, for both the in-text citations and the Bibliography. To learn about the APA style, please consult a librarian in the Management Library or look up http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/citationmanagers/referencemanagers.

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CLASS SCHEDULE TENTATIVE

Date Topic

Jul 13 Introduction Case: Hillview Hospital: The hand-soap decision

Process Flow, Capacity, and Bottlenecks

July 14 Ch1: Operations Strategy ( pg 1-23)

July 15 Ch 4: Process Configuration; ( pg 84-109)

July 16 Ch5: Capacity; ( pg 116-129; 132-140)

July 17 Case: Bella Spring (Summary 1 due)

July 20 Ch 9: Project Management (Gantt Chart, Network Development, CPM) ( textbook pg 277-292; 299-300)

July 21, 22 Ch 6 Inventory Management Case: Mcleod motors (Summary 2 Due)

July 23 Mini Test 1 Material Covered in class discussion + Class notes

Quality Management

July 24, 27 Ch7: Managing Quality ( pg 208-235; 239-241) Case: Benevento Foods: When the rubber hits the dough (Summary 3 due day 2 of the topic) Quality tools + Statistical Process Control

Forecasting

July 28, 29 Ch 11: Demand Management and forecasting (text book pg : 344-352, 355-359, 363-365

Planning and Control

July 30,31 Ch 12: Aggregate Planning ( pg 379-389) Case: MacPherson Refrigeration (Summary 4 due)

Aug 4 Ch12, 13; Material requirement Planning Case: Material Requirement Planning; Case: illustrious corporation

Aug 5 Ch8: Lean Operation; JIT/ Toyota production system(Summary 5 Due on the pages of the book); ( pg 252-265; 272-274)

Supply Chain Management

Aug 6 Case: Operations at Caesars Casinos ( Summary 6 due)

Aug 7 Ch 2, Ch 3 Supply chain Management ( pg 27- 56; 62-77) Case: Apple Inc; Managing a global supply chain ( Summary 7 due)

Aug 10 Mini Test 2 (Material Covered in class discussions + Class notes from after MT1

Aug 11 12, 13, 14 Presentations + review

TBA Final Exam TBA

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IMPORTANT DATES

Midterm 1 - July 23rd

Mid term 2 - Aug 10th

Refund deadline - July 17th

VW deadline - Aug 7th

Final Exam - TBA

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

AACSB Assurance of Learning Goals and Objectives. The Asper School of Business is proudly accredited by AACSB. Accreditation requires a process of continuous improvement of the School and our students. Part of “student improvement” is ensuring that students graduate with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their careers. To do so, the Asper School has set the learning goals and objectives listed below for the Undergraduate Program. The checked goal(s) and objective(s) will be addressed in this course and done so by means of the items listed next to the checkmark.

Goals and Objective in the Undergraduate Program

Goals and Objectives Addressed in this Course

Course Item(s) Relevant to these Goals and Objectives

1 Quantitative Reasoning

A. Determine which quantitative analysis technique is appropriate for solving a specific problem.

Case discussions

B. Use the appropriate quantitative method in a technically correct way to solve a business problem.

Case discussions

C. Analyze quantitative output and arrive at a conclusion.

Case discussions

2 Written Communication

A. Use correct English grammar and mechanics in their written work.

Participation & group presentations B. Communicate in a coherent and logical

manner

C. Present ideas in a clear and organized fashion.

3 Ethical Thinking

A. Identify ethical issues in a problem or case situation

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B. Identify the stakeholders in the situation.

Textbook & Hillview Hospital Case

C. Analyze the consequences of alternatives from an ethical standpoint.

D. Discuss the ethical implications of the decision.

4 Core Business Knowledge

Entire course

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY The online format of class delivery does not lower the Asper School’s academic integrity standards. The same high levels of academic integrity are expected in online courses as they are in regular terms. It is critical to the reputation of the Asper School of Business and of our degrees that everyone associated with our faculty behave with the highest academic integrity. As the faculty that helps create business and government leaders, we have a special obligation to ensure that our ethical standards are beyond reproach. Any dishonesty in our academic transactions violates this trust. The University of Manitoba General Calendar addresses the issue of academic dishonesty under the heading “Plagiarism and Cheating.” Specifically, acts of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:

using the exact words of a published or unpublished author without quotation marks and without referencing the source of these words (includes Chat messages posted during videoconference sessions)

duplicating a table, graph or diagram, in whole or in part, without referencing the source paraphrasing the conceptual framework, research design, interpretation, or any other ideas of

another person, whether written or verbal (e.g., personal communications, ideas from a verbal presentation) without referencing the source

copying the answers of another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment recording exam questions using any method, regardless of whether those are shared with others sharing exam questions with those who are yet to take the exam, including future students providing answers to another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment taking any unauthorized materials into an examination or term test (crib notes) impersonating another student or allowing another person to impersonate oneself for the purpose

of attendance, earning class participation marks, submitting academic work, or writing any test or examination

stealing or mutilating library materials accessing test prior to the time and date of the sitting changing name or answer(s) on a test after that test has been graded and returned submitting the same paper or portions thereof for more than one assignment, without discussions

with the instructors involved

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Group Projects and Group Work

Many courses in the Asper School of Business require group projects. Students should be aware that group projects are subject to the same rules regarding academic integrity. All group members should exercise special care to ensure that the group project does not violate the policy on Academic Integrity. Should a violation occur, group members are jointly accountable unless the violation can be attributed to specific individuals.

Some courses, while not requiring group projects, encourage students to work together in groups before submitting individual assignments. If it’s unclear whether it is allowed, students are encouraged to seek clarification from the instructor to avoid violating the academic integrity policy. In the Asper School of Business, all suspected cases of academic dishonesty in undergraduate courses are reported to the Dean's office and follow the approved disciplinary process. . See following table for typical penalties for academic dishonesty in the Asper School. Typical Penalties for Academic Dishonesty in the Asper School

If the student is from another Faculty and the academic dishonesty is committed in an Asper course, the student’s Faculty could match or add penalties beyond the Asper School’s. F-DISC on transcript indicates the F is for disciplinary reasons.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY PENALTY

Cheating on exam (copying from or providing answers to another student)

F-DISC in course Suspension from taking Asper courses for 1 year Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Sharing exam questions electronically during exam

F-DISC in course Suspension from taking Asper courses for 2 years Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Possession of unauthorized material during exam (e.g., cheat notes)

F-DISC in course Suspension from taking Asper courses for 1 year Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Altering answer on returned exam and asking for re-grading

F-DISC in course Suspension from taking Asper courses for 1 year Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Plagiarism on assignment F-DISC in course Suspension from taking Asper courses for 1 year Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Submitting paper bought online F-DISC in course Suspension from taking Asper courses for 1 year Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

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TYPICAL PENALTIES FOR ACADEMIC DISHONESTY IN THE ASPER SCHOOL

If the student is from another Faculty and the academic dishonesty is committed in an Asper course, the student’s Faculty could match or add penalties beyond the Asper School’s.

F-DISC on transcript indicates the F is for disciplinary reasons.

Inappropriate Collaboration (collaborating with individuals not explicitly authorized by instructor)

F-DISC in course Suspension from taking Asper courses for 1 year Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Group member had knowledge of inappropriate collaboration or plagiarism and played along

F-DISC in course Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Signing Attendance Sheet for classmate

F-DISC in course Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY PENALTY

Cheating on exam (copying from or providing answers to another student)

F-DISC in course Suspension from taking Asper courses for 1 year Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Sharing exam questions electronically during exam

F-DISC in course Suspension from taking Asper courses for 2 years Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Possession of unauthorized material during exam (e.g., cheat notes)

F-DISC in course Suspension from taking Asper courses for 1 year Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Altering answer on returned exam and asking for re-grading

F-DISC in course Suspension from taking Asper courses for 1 year Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Plagiarism on assignment F-DISC in course Suspension from taking Asper courses for 1 year Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Submitting paper bought online F-DISC in course Suspension from taking Asper courses for 1 year Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Inappropriate Collaboration (collaborating with individuals not explicitly authorized by instructor)

F-DISC in course Suspension from taking Asper courses for 1 year Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

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STUDENT SERVICES AND SUPPORTS The University of Manitoba provides many different services that can enhance learning and provide support for a variety of academic and personal concerns. You are encouraged to visit the below websites to learn more about these services and supports. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your instructor or the Undergraduate Program Office.

For Information on… …follow this link

Tech-related issues with UM Learn or videoconferencing Information Services & Technology

Admission, Registration, Tuition Fees, Important Dates, Final Exams, Graduation, and Transcripts

Registrar’s Office

Academic policies & procedures, regulations, Faculty-specific information, degree and major requirements

Academic Calendar

Help with research needs such as books, journals, sources of data, how to cite, and writing

Library Resources

Tutors, workshops, and resources to help you improve your learning, writing, time management, and test-taking skills

Writing and Learning Support

Support and advocacy for students with disabilities to help them in their academic work and progress

Student Accessibility Services

Copyright-related questions and resources to help you avoid plagiarism or intellectual property violations

Copyright Office

Student discipline bylaws, policies and procedures on academic integrity and misconduct, appeal procedures

Academic Integrity

Policies & procedures with respect to student discipline or misconduct, including academic integrity violations

Student Discipline

Students’ rights & responsibilities, policies & procedures, and support services for academic or discipline concerns

Student Advocacy

Your rights and responsibilities as a student, in both academic and non-academic contexts

Your rights and responsibilities

Full range of medical services for any physical or mental health issues

University Health Service

Group member had knowledge of inappropriate collaboration or plagiarism and played along

F-DISC in course Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Signing Attendance Sheet for classmate F-DISC in course Notation of academic dishonesty in transcript

Impersonation on exam Expelled from the University of Manitoba and reported to Winnipeg Police

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Information on health topics, including physical/mental health, alcohol/substance use harms, and sexual assault

Health and Wellness

Any aspect of mental health, including anxiety, stress, depression, help with relationships or other life concerns, crisis services, and counselling.

Student Counselling Centre

Support services available for help regarding any aspect of student and campus life, especially safety issues

Student Support Case Management

Resources available on campus, for environmental, mental, physical, socio-cultural, and spiritual well-being

Live Well @ UofM

Help with any concerns of harassment, discrimination, or sexual assault

Respectful Work and Learning Environment

Concerns involving violence or threats, protocols for reporting, and how the university addresses them

Violent or Threatening Behaviour

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Yuvraj Gajpal is an Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management at Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Canada. Yuvraj holds a PhD in Management Science from DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University Hamilton, Canada and Master in Industrial Management from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, India. Prior to joining University of Manitoba, he worked as an assistant professor at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia. He has worked as a postdoctoral fellow at Interuniversity Research Center on Enterprise Networks, Logistics and Transportation (CIRRELT), University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and McMaster University. Yuvraj is a member of Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS); Canadian Operational Research Society (CORS); Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC); Society of Operations Management, India (SOM) and Soft Computing Research Society (SCRS). Yuvraj has taught wide variety of courses in Engineering and Management. He has taught courses in Introduction to Management Science, Operations Management, Simulation, Mathematical Optimization Models, Statistics, Global Supply Chain Management, Engineering Economics, Cost accounting; and Methods engineering. Yuvraj’s research interest mainly lie on application of heuristics and meta-heuristics on transportation and logistics management. He has published papers in leading research journals such as Computers and Operations Research, European Journal of Operations Research, International journal of Production Economics, annals of Operations Research, Reliability Engineering and Systems Safety, Construction Management and Economics and Journal of the Operational Research Society. He is a reviewer of many international journals such as Computers and Operations Research, European Journal of Operations Research, Computers and Industrial Engineering and Journal of Heuristics.