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LEC #TopicsKEY DATES
1Introduction and Course OverviewPrepare Case: Meditech (pp. 14-21 in SKS)

Case illustrates supply chain challenges for new product introduction.
2Inventory Models

This class will review basic inventory theory: periodic review order-up-to policy; continuous review reorder point policy
Inventory problem set assigned
3Inventory SystemsPrepare Case: Steel Works

Case permits an application of inventory models and principles.
4Supply Chain Tactical Planning

Guest Speaker: Mike Watson, Logic Tools
5Supply Contracts I

These classes will introduce various types of supply chain contracts and examine how these mechanisms work, and in particular, how they help to accomplish supply chain coordination.
6Supply Contracts IIInventory problem set due
7Inventory Systems (cont.)

Guest Speaker: Dan Wheeler, LFM 2000
Prepare case: Instron

Case requires application of inventory, capacity and queuing tools to perform supply chain analysis.

Preparation questions are in the assignments section.
8Multi-echelon Inventory Systems

Introduction to challenges, issues and relevant models (e.g., Eppen Schrage) for multi-echelon inventory systems
9Supply Chain and PostponementPrepare Case: Reebok

This is a new case for which we wish to work out the bugs in an optional session.
10Supply Chain and Product DesignPrepare Case: HP Network Printer Design for Universality (pp. 230-235 in SKS)

Case illustrates challenges in global supply chain and product design. 
11Supply Chain Integration - Controlling the Bullwhip

This class will discuss the bullwhip phenomenon, sources for it, ways of characterizing it, and then some remedies.
12Supply Chain and Safety Stock Placement

Guest Speaker - Barrett Crane, HP, LFM '96.
Barrett will speak about application of supply chain models to improve and optimize HP supply chains. In preparation you will have a computer exercise that utilizes a student-version of a tool used at HP; the purpose of the exercise will be to develop intuition for optimal placement of inventories in a supply chain.
SIP Model assignment due
13Supply Chain and Safety Stock PlacementPrepare Case: H.C. Starck, Inc.

Case permits application of inventory principles to metal rolling process.

Preparation questions are in the assignments section.
14Strategic Alliances and OutsourcingPrepare Case: Barilla
15Supply Chain Integration - Application of RFID

Wrap Up, Course Summary and Feedback for Continuous Improvement

Prepare Case: Raytheon


Case examines the business case for using RFID technology for Raytheon.


 








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