MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Business, Industry and Technology

B.	Discipline: Business Administration

C.	Course Number and Title: BUSM2090 Logistics

D.	Course Coordinator: Lynn Jones

Assistant Dean: Toni Johnson, PhD

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Contemporary Logistics

Author: Murphy, Knemeyer

Copyright Year 2017

Edition: 12th

ISBN #: 9780134520506 (eBook) or 9780134519258 (hardcopy)

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This course explores the essential nature and strategic role of logistical operations for the American business enterprise. Included will be the design and control of the flow of goods, services, and personnel to its destination and management of the flow with the supply chain. Focus will include inventory, warehousing, packaging, environmental concerns, and transportation modes. Special attention will be given to the global and web-based context for logistical decision-making.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Identify how the essential role of logistics applies in general to a successful economy and specifically to each successful firm in providing a multitude of “hidden” services from: product packaging to EDI tracking, bar coding, logistics channel selection, customer service, hazardous materials handling, mode of transpiration, warehousing, international documentation and successful inventory control	Graded class participation and discussion, In-class case analysis and written summaries and chapter examinations. [Knowledge based outcomes are assessed throughout weeks 5- 15 by chapter examinations.
2. Identify and analyze the common types and attributes of logistics equipment and storage systems used in the industry.	Written evaluation of homework assignments and chapter examinations [Weeks 2-15]
3. Prepare an organization and process chart for a supply chain linkage including both line and staff functions for both an industrial and service-oriented corporation.	Written evaluation of homework assignment. [Weeks5-10]
4. Create a warehouse layout and design pattern based on the principles and objectives of materials handling efficiency for ultimate customer service.	Written evaluation and examination. [Week 11- 15]
5. Create and submit a detailed case study of a modern American corporation elaborating on the techniques used to improve the operation of the inbound and outbound supply chain complete with estimates of cost efficiencies.	Class discussion, group assignment participation and research paper. [Week 13-15]

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Major Topic Areas:

Supply Chain Management

Understanding the “logistics pipeline” concept

Impact on the firm and the marketing function

Customer service as the arbiter of efficiency in distribution

Transportation System: Suppliers and Customers

Carrier and mode selection

Using inter-modal services

Exploring private carriage options

Contract rate negotiation

Measuring cost efficiency

Space Planning, Tagging & Utilization

Sizing the warehouse

Storage requirements

Stock location systems

Locater address systems

Inventory Cycle Counting

Purpose of inventories

Inventory carrying cost

Zoning & cross-docking

Order picking

Equipment, Packaging & Scheduling

Mobile equipment & storage racks

Bar coding & identification

Staging & peak demand

Global Dimension

Bonded warehousing

Duty drawbacks

Transit sheds, FTZ’s, & U.S. Customs

Homeland Security Issues

Safety & fire hazards

Federal licensing & reporting

HAZ MAT & C-T/PAT

N.	Course Assignments:

Written mini-case studies in logistics

Research paper on a selected logistics company

Creation of a logistics flow-chart and floor-plan

Exams

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3