Course Syllabus

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Fall Term - 2000

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Course Information
	Classroom:	5-234
	Class Time:	Monday & Wednesday, 9:30 am - 10:50 am
	Class Dates:	September 6 (Wed.) through October 25 (Wed.)
	Units:	2-0-4

 

Instructor:
	James B. Rice, Jr., Director, Integrated Supply Chain Management Program
	MIT Office:	1-235
	Phone:	(617) 258-8584
	Fax:	(617) 253-4560
	E-Mail:	jrice@mit.edu
	Office Hours:	By appointment

 

Administrative Assistant:
	Christopher A. Barajas
	MIT Office:	1-235
	Phone:	(617) 258-7975
	Fax:	(617) 253-4560
	E-Mail:	cbarajas@mit.edu

Course Materials

1. Course materials will consist of articles, chapters from various books and cases. These will be available through CopyTech or they will be distributed in class.

2. Additional materials may be handed out in class, including any readings not included in the Course Packet.

3. Copyright Notice: Copyrighted materials in the reading packet and class handouts may not be further reproduced without written permission from the copyright holder.

Motivation and Objectives:

The Supply Chain Context course intends to provide the (MLog) student with a fundamental understanding of the business environment in which supply chain leaders work. This 'context' will include accounting, finance, marketing, strategy and industry structure. These fundamentals will be presented and explained with reference to the supply chain wherever possible.

Readings, Assignments, and Grading

We endeavor to cover the broad range of concepts in a short period of time and will use substantial readings to introduce the concepts. Classroom discussions will proceed on the assumption that you have done the required readings before class and have understood most (but not necessarily all) of the issues raised. This course should be viewed as a cooperative learning experience and students are expected to share insights they have gained from their work experience as well as readings and assignments.

Students are encouraged to identify areas (from the reading) of difficulty in advance of class time. Please contact the instructor twenty-four (24) hours before class time to alert the instructor. This will permit the instructor the chance to address these issues, possibly in class. PLAN your readings and class preparation accordingly.

Students will be required to prepare several homework exercises. These will be due before the beginning of class on the assigned date.

Your performance will be assessed as follows:

1. Discussion and contribution in class: One half of total grade

2. Homework: One quarter of total grade

3. Final Exam: One quarter of total grade

Class Participation

Your class participation grade will be based on attendance, preparation, familiarity with the reading materials, and relevance and insight reflected in classroom contributions. An important criterion is your contribution to the creation of a positive learning environment. For example, demonstration of mastery of advanced topics at inappropriate times may not help create a positive learning environment. On the other hand, correcting a mistake or an error, making constructive comments, or asking what appear to be "dumb questions" about what is being covered, can help.

Class attendance is important and required. If you will miss a class, please contact the instructor two (2) hours before class time with the reason for your absence.

Each class should be viewed as a business meeting, as such, timeliness is important. Class will begin as scheduled. Unanticipated tardiness will be disruptive to the class and the instructor, and will not be warmly received or tolerated.