Supply Chain Management

Top of the (Supply) Chain (Nature of Supply Chain Management) introduces students to the essential functions and activities powering supply chain management (SCM). Students will explore emerging trends within SCM, including changes in technology, the evolving workforce, and growing consumer demand. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT!...

Deliver the Goods (Concept of Supply Chain) introduces students to one of the most essential components of the business world: the supply chain. Students will learn about the different activities and roles within the supply chain, such as suppliers, manufacturers, and supply chain managers. Furthermore, this LAP describes various types of supply chain models and how different designs meet the needs of different businesses. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional...

Chain Reaction (Impact of Supply Chains on Business Performance) introduces students to the impact that effective supply chains can have on business performance. This LAP discusses the basics of supply chains, details the characteristics of an effective supply chain, and outlines how effective supply chains benefit businesses and their customers. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP...

Global Crossroads (Supply Chain Trends and Risks) discusses exciting developments and challenges of supply chains and supply chain management. Students will learn about emerging technological, strategic, and geopolitical/economic trends, and they’ll explore internal and external supply chain risks, ranging from workforce disruptions to economic crises. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan....

Many Happy Returns (Reverse Logistics) introduces students to one of the most essential components of supply chains and supply chain management. Students will learn the fundamental characteristics of and activities involved in reverse logistics as well as common ethical dilemmas found in supply chain return systems. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout...

The Supply Chain Standard (Ethics in Supply Chain Management) introduces students to the ethical considerations within supply chain management. Students will learn the importance of ethics in supply chain management, ethical issues today’s supply chain professionals face, and ethical practices they can adopt to resolve them. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student...