Course Outline

School of Business
Program: International Business Management
Option:
Start Date:

January 6, 2016

Total Hours:
Hours/Week:

30 Total Weeks:
Lecture:
3

TDMT 4322
Global Supply Chain Management
End Date:

10
1

Lab:

Prerequisites:
TDMT 3301
Logistics1

2

March 4, 2016

Term/Level:
Shop:

4A

Course Credits:
Seminar:

2
Other:

Prerequisite for:
TDMT4411
Industry Projects

 Course Description
This course develops an understanding of relationship management within the global supply chain sectors. Topics are delivered based on international influences, value creation, aligning incentives, creating partnerships, sharing resources and finding mutual benefits within the supply chain. An emphasis will be based on building flexible and strategic partnerships and managing changes and shifts in strategies. These methods are aimed at driving supply chain profitability and competitive advantage.
Students will do team based case studies relating to Supply Chain Management and 1 term team project and presentation.

 Evaluation
Assignments
Term Team Project
Participation & Professionalism
Mid Term Exam
Final Exam
TOTAL

20
15
10
25
30
100

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Comments: A student must achieve 50% combined grade on the exam scores before the marks for the assignments will be incorporated into the calculation of the overall grade.  Course Learning Outcomes/Competencies
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
• Explain the impact of cultural and international standards on a firm’s strategy
• Demonstrate the use and benefit of strategically aligning the global supply chain to best fit a firm’s objectives • Analyze customer service levels of satisfaction and perceptions to meet both vendor and customer expectations • Identify and demonstrate tools and techniques