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Market Improving?
In MGT 340 Logistics, MGT 400 Strategy, MGT420 Supply chains on October 19, 2009 at 10:58
Ton-Miles for different transport modes, US
In MGT 340 Logistics, MGT 410 Quantitative Methods, MGT420 Supply chains on October 16, 2009 at 11:50
Simulation Games
In MGT 340 Logistics, MGT420 Supply chains, Supply Chains, Transp Econ on September 21, 2009 at 11:06
Prize winning paper- inaccurate inventory records
In MGT 340 Logistics, MGT 410 Quantitative Methods, MGT 415 Operations, MGT420 Supply chains on August 19, 2009 at 10:20Hartman family domain Mail – [Msom-society] A few announcements – bruce@ahartman.net
3. The 2008 MSOM Best Paper Award winner is:
Retail Inventory Management When Records Are Inaccurate, M&SOM, 2008,
10(2), p 257-277, by Nicole DeHoratius, Adam Mersereau, and Linus Schrage.
ISM Transportation Group
In MGT 340 Logistics, MGT420 Supply chains, Supply Chains on July 31, 2009 at 16:13This is the working group on logistics and transportation of the Institute for Supply Management.
Logistics and Transportation Group Home Page
Automated Fulfillment
In MGT 340 Logistics, MGT 415 Operations, MGT420 Supply chains on July 3, 2009 at 11:22A video showing how the cornerstone system works.
Advances in Stock Picking
In MGT 340 Logistics, MGT 415 Operations, MGT420 Supply chains on May 14, 2009 at 9:34New ways to configure a supply chain
In MGT 340 Logistics, MGT420 Supply chains on November 14, 2008 at 12:19Thjis article from two of the top experts in supply chain management is most interesting reading.
Diana Shipping
In Investing, MGT 340 Logistics, Transp Econ on May 18, 2008 at 11:18Advanced supply Chain management from MIT – Open Courseware
In MGT 340 Logistics, Supply Chains on January 11, 2008 at 17:12Interesting Warehouse issue
In MGT 340 Logistics on December 6, 2007 at 13:27Some Material Handling inventions
In MGT 340 Logistics on October 18, 2007 at 8:44Some Material Handling inventions
In MGT 340 Logistics on October 18, 2007 at 8:41Material Handling Articles
In MGT 340 Logistics on September 19, 2007 at 19:25Distribution Center Storage Systems
In MGT 340 Logistics on July 12, 2007 at 11:58Sourcing Strategy
In MGT 340 Logistics on May 25, 2007 at 19:01Interesting analysis.
Sourcing Strategy—The Brains Behind the Game – 5/1/2007 – Supply Chain Management Review
The state of RFID today
In MGT 340 Logistics on May 5, 2007 at 10:09An endorsement for Career Day
In ECO 100 Macro, ECO 101 Micro, ECO305 Mgr Econ, MGT 340 Logistics on February 26, 2007 at 12:53I’m posting the following message from Beth Runciman about what she found at Career Day. Shows you need to take advantage of the opportunities presented.
Beth Runciman
Macroeconomics, Section 2, MWF 12:30
Career Day Extra Credit
At career day I spoke with many employers and handed out six resumes for potential summer internships. I signed up for an interview that took place the following day with William Chung from Hawaiian Tug & Barge / Young Brothers, LTD.
Who: Hawaiian Tug & Barge / Young Brothers, LTD
William Chung, VP, Personnel & Industrial Relations
Where from: Honolulu, Hawaii
Job opportunities: Engineers, 2nd Mates, Chief Mates, and Captains of tractor and twin
screw tugs; also Commercial Cruises and summer internships for CadetsMy goal in attending the job fair was to find summer work to gain job experience and help pay the bills. Being a freshman I didn’t know what to expect, as I know mostly the companies are looking for graduating seniors or sophomores for commercial cruise. However, I found six employers willing to provide summer work opportunities in the form of internships or entry level deckhands. Career Day can be beneficial, even for freshman!
Pallet rack basics
In MGT 340 Logistics on February 17, 2007 at 23:02From traditional single-deep rack to dynamic, high-density rack
systems, pallet rack helps to maximize cube space in the warehouse. Descriptions, list of manufacturers, how they work.
CELSOC-LA Meeting
In ECO 100 Macro, ECO 101 Micro, ECO305 Mgr Econ, MGT 340 Logistics on February 9, 2007 at 17:02On Wednesday Feb 7 I attended a meeting on transportation for intermodal freight in the LA area, which took place in Los Angeles. I made some notes on the four speakers, and obtained some of their presentations.
A summary of the four talks.
I also made a few contacts with folks and made inquiries about:
- A potential economic research project on public welfare contributions from public and private funding sources for infrastructure projects like this.
- Possible interest in coming to our job fair for potential hiring.
- Interest in students in the business program for hiring or for internships.
Emptying Containers
In MGT 340 Logistics on January 11, 2007 at 16:22Here’s an example of material handling related to shipping containers.
Stair Climbing Pallet Mover
In MGT 340 Logistics on January 11, 2007 at 16:13A unique wireless remote control product for warehouses.
Missed Class Wednesday – Logistics (2)
In MGT 340 Logistics on December 13, 2006 at 22:07I am sorry I missed the 230-320 class Wednesday for an emergency. I hope you got the take home portion of the exam and can complete it (individually– it is not a team job) and bring your paper to the exam session.
I’m expecting most people to take the in-class exam Friday in the regular class time. It will last about 50 minutes. If you wish to take it Monday, you can do so by coming at 4:00 pm to TEC 146, where I will administer it. If you choose to come Monday, bring your take home portion with you to that session.
I’m sorry you missed giving your oral presentations today. But all teams should email me their completed presentations asap. I will send you a response when I receive yours.
I expect to be on campus all day Friday, with regular class hours and office hours. I’m available tomorrow by email.
Results of Simulation Competition – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on December 12, 2006 at 20:28I am going to reveal the results of the simulation competition tomorrow.
Leaving Comments – Macro and Logistics
In ECO 100 Macro, MGT 340 Logistics on December 6, 2006 at 20:04I seem to have fixed it so that you can leave comments on my blog. so please try to do so if you have something to say. We can get some threads going for the final. Any comment on this post in the next 24 hours will get one bonus point. No extra points for more than one comment. Try it out!
Final Case – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on December 5, 2006 at 11:07As we discussed the final case will be written and presented for Monday. For the morning class it is AML; for the afternoon class it is Alberta Highway. The case is both on WebCT and on reserve in the library. The questions are on WebCT. Bring your presentation on a jump drive.
We can have dueling presentations in both classes.
I am expecting the presentations in morning class to be made by: Team 2 (Eagles) and Team 3 (Giants). Please limit your talk to 20 minutes with 5 minutes for questions at the end.
I am expecting the presentations in afternoon class to be made by: Team 9 (Falcons), Team 10 (49ers) and Team 12 (Saints). With 3 presentations there will be a time limit of 15 minutes for the presentation and only brief post-presentation questions.
All teams should email me their presentations BEFORE CLASS on Monday. Thanks.
This week – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on December 3, 2006 at 19:10Remember, this week we will be talking about a bit more optimization. On Friday, you have a case to write up as teams. I will ask teams that have not talked before to present. The case is AML for the morning class (teams 1 thru 5) and Alberta Highway Dept for the afternoon class (everyone else). I am expecting the powerpoints before class Friday.
On Monday the 11th we’ll conclude the class with some remarks. On Wednesday the 13th we will have our simulation windupparty and I will ask some teams to discuss their stratetgies, and issues with the simulation. On either of these days feel free to ask about the exam. I will also hand out the take home portion of the exam on Wednesday the 13th.
Friday the 15th will be exam day, as discussed elsewhere.
What’s on the exam? – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on December 3, 2006 at 19:04As you know the exam will be Friday December 15 in class, or Monday December 18 at 4pm in TEC146, whichever you choose. There will be a take home case given out Wednesday December 13 and brought to your exam. The take home case is to be worked alone; it is not a team exercise.
The exam will cover chapters 7,8,9,10, and the material we are covering now from chapters 11 and 13, plus the extra material I am giving you.
Chapter 7: functions of transport, who are the participants and what do they do, the modes of transport and how they compare along important logistics dimensions. types of carriers.
Chapter 8: Transportation operations– what are the cost drivers; know the special terms such as deadheading, etc. How are rates set? what is freight classification? How are standard rates figured? Be prepared to work an example using the classification, the rate base, and the tariff table. What types of activity pay ancillary rates? What is consolidation and what kinds should we be looking for? Can you do it in a given example situation? What are the required documents, and what is on them? How is freight paid for and audited?
Chapter 9: What are the benefits of warehousing? How can it add value? What is cross-docking? types of warehouses and their features. How can we select the site of a warehouse (location problem)– could be a computational problem. What does a WMS do?
Chapter 10: What are the roles of packaging in the supply chain? Wht is unitization and how can we exploit it to optimize a supply chain’s performance? What are the four types of wrehouse systems, and how do they differ in technology. information requirement, and cost? What are the capabilities and the downsides? Examples from materials provided on Web-ct.
Chapters 11 and 13: Operational integration. Why (or how) does integration create value? What processes are good targets for integration? What is an APS and why is it an important advancement? What are some of the goals and issues of pricing in the supply chain? What are some possible objectives of logistical integration?
A lot of what we covered in chapter 13 was done early in the class. We learned a few optimization techniques appropriate for network integration, including location analysis (the CG method), the Clarke-Wright vehicle routing technique, and some elements of waiting line modeling (to be presented this week), as well as some investigation of simulation as a possible planning technique.
I will summarize the class a bit by presenting a bit about chapter 16 (measuring operational performance) next Monday. It won’t be on the exam.
Week after Thanksgiving – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on November 26, 2006 at 13:47This week (November 27-December 1) I am going to start by presenting a vehicle routing algorithm and you will get to try it in class. There is a presentation I will post.
Then we will be discussing chapter 11. I will post a presentation on operational integration and we can use that as a starting point. there are only 3 main points I want you to take from this chapter.
We will be omitting chapter 12 altogether.
Next week, December 4 thru December 8, we will move to chapter 13 and 14 with some examples only, no extensive presentation. On Friday December 8 you will have a case due. Section 1 (0950-1040 class) will do the AML case, and Section 2 (1430-1520 class) will do the Alberta Highway Case. All teams that have not talked will do so in this class.
On Monday December 11 I will present the first part of Chapter 16 slides as my concluding remarks about logistics, (NOT ON THE EXAM) and we will let it go at that. Wednesday December 13 we will have our review of the simuilation outcome. I may ask a couple of teams to talk about their strategy. We also can discuss the exam and I will hand out the take-home part.
Final Exam Plans – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on November 26, 2006 at 13:28Here is what we talked about before the break. Let me know if this is workable.
I know some of you expressed an interest in having a final on Monday, which I am certainly willing to do.
The final exam will be offered at two times, for both classes – in class on Friday December 15th, and on Monday December 19 in TEC 146 at 1PM (1300 hours). The exam will be set for one period– but there may be a part that will be handed out Wednesday December 13 and brought with you to turn in at the exam. You may attend either session but if you plan to come on the Monday session let me know– I dont want to go if no one takes advantage of it.
We can talk about this on Monday and should make our plans concrete so you can make travel plans and I can make grading plans.
CEO Interview – Logistics and Macro
In ECO 100 Macro, MGT 340 Logistics on November 19, 2006 at 10:38Here’s an interview with Meg Whitman, CEO of Ebay.
Questions:
- How is her business and strategy related to logistics?
- What is her view of the competition in China?
- Are there any macroeconomic factors she considers in her role as CEO? Specify some, and how she looks at them.
- Do you think Skype fits well with her strategy? Give some pros and cons.
- What’s her view on growth of her company?
- How does she balance work and life?
- What’s her view on the number of women top executives in industry?
- Where did she go to college?
Week 11 – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on November 12, 2006 at 18:20This week is about packaging, which is Chapter 10.
For Wednesday you are to bring a package to class — and be prepared to tell us in 2 minutes or less everything of interest about the package from a logistics standpoint. At the end of the class there will be a vote to select the best package. A very desirable prize will be awarded to the winner!!
You had better read the chapter in advance to find out what is important about a package from a logistics standpoint.
I’m giving you both the chapter 10 presentation and one from Murphy from his packaging chapter. Enjoy. We will also have a demonstration of how to design a warehouse, probably on Friday.
Some Warehousing Stories – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on November 9, 2006 at 15:17Here is one about McGraw-Hill’s new warehouse. This is why they can sell you your textbook so cheap.
The latest issue of Modern Material Management – you can get free email updates. It’s where I found the other two articles.
Simulation Week 6 – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on November 9, 2006 at 10:02The simulation run is complete this week. Please get your week 7 input in asap. I will try to have it run by Monday night if all input comes in.
There’s a recurring problem with input that I have to ask you to check for rigorously! If you accidentally order a large amount of production, such as 35000 instead of 3500, you will be hit with large penalty fees, and will have an enormous amount of inventory, since demand averages around 2400 per week. That is what happened to the Lions in the Central division when they went $1M in the hole. When you send me your spreadsheets, and I create the input files, I try to have a look, and I have warned some of you when it looked suspicious. But sometimes I miss it. That is what happened to the Lions.
The problem is, the program won’t handle numbers that are too big, such as losses over $1Million. so to make it run after that, I have to go in and change numbers in the history file to -$999999.99, which actually distorts the results for everyone in that division.
I don’t want to have to modify the program to handle this type of error– it would be a big job. It affects both the report (which I did fix) but also the history data which is passed to the next week, and also the computer input to the next week’s run. Because of the problem for the Lions I am having to modify the history next week as well.
SO PLEASE CHECK YOUR PRODUCTION INPUT FOR THE CORRECT NUMBER OF DECIMAL PLACES! THIS IS ON THE FIRST DECISION SHEET IN THE SPREADSHEET!
Thanks a lot!
Warehousing web sites – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on November 5, 2006 at 10:45These are some relevant websites for warehousing – Chapter 9.
sortation: Lockheed-Martin AFTL System Quicklinx Sliding Shoe Sorter Hytrol Sortation Equipment
planograms: Wikipedia has some good links
Second Paper – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on November 4, 2006 at 10:19SECOND PAPER CANCELED!
After our discussion at 9:50 Friday with those of you that made it to class, we decided it would be best if we cancel the second paper. So you can hereby assume that it will not be required.
The paper you are writing now, which is listed as due Monday November 6, I will accept any time next week.
I hope this gives you the time you need to keep up with your mate’s exam studies and also the simulation game.
And of course I expect your simulation input regularly on Fridays by midnight.
Simulation Rankings – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on November 2, 2006 at 18:54Here is a summary of the results so far for the three divisions.
The EAST is a tight race, with all firms clocking positive returns and the picture could change any week.
In the CENTRAL division, two teams are up top, but a third is in the black. The Lions need to assess what they are doing wrong.
The WEST division is really close among three teams who are battling it out for the top earnings. The Saints are in the red, but not out of the race yet, at least for higher than last.
Exam 1 Results – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on November 1, 2006 at 14:13Thought you’d be interested in the stem and leaf for the exam, both sections. Here it is. Note averages in the high seventies, not bad.
San Francisco Bay Cargo Ship
In MGT 340 Logistics on October 28, 2006 at 14:31 
San Francisco Bay cargo ship, originally uploaded by NorthSun.
Here’s a great view of how to stack containers.
What’s on the exam? – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on October 23, 2006 at 9:21The exam covers chapters 1 thru 6. It has about 4 questions, some of which are like small cases, and others which are problems or require short answers. Keep your answers brief, but by all means write something. If you are working a problem, make sure you show me how you are doing it. I will read every word, and use what’s there to assess whether you know something or not. don’t worry about getting the exact answer to a math problem. I’m interested in the method you used.
You may have a single sheet, both sides, any size type, of whatever information you want for the exam.
Chapter 1: What is a supply chain? How is it different from a distribution system? What moves in a supply chain? Material and what else? What is collaboration and why is it important in modern supply chains. What is the total cost approach, and why important? What is the systems approach, and why important? some terms: postponement, cash spin, integrated service providers, dwell time.
Chapter 2: What is the logsitics value proposition? Why is customer service a key part of logistics? What are some dimensions of customer service important in logistics? What are the major work components of logistics professionals? What kinds of operations happen in logsitics networks? Can you identify them in a description of a logistics situation? what is the logistics performance cycle, how can we measure it, and why is uncertainty a problem?
Chapter 3: Customer accommodation — what is it? How is it different from traditional customer service? what are some measures of customer service, and how are they figured? What do we mean by customer satisfaction and how can we measure it? Is it what we strive for in logistics? why is it a limited concept? How do we achieve customer success? What does it mean we should be concerned about? Forecasting: a key element. What is time series forecasting, how do we do it? Seasonal effect, trend analysis, deseasonalization. Sample problems; you should know how to do the computations.
Chapter 4: Procurement and manufacturing: what are the new goals of procurement in the modern supply chain? What is TCO? What do we do differently now when we procure materials for our process or our business? When should we make design changes, and what does that say about who should be involved and when? What is the pareto principle, how does it apply to managing purchasing? Manufacturing: what is competency based on? (5 dimensions, what are they?) What are three three-letter manufacturing strategies? Give an example of each. What is the total cost of manufacturing, what are its components, and how does the cost per unit depend on volume, and the strategy (see above)?
Chapter 5: Info Technology: What is a transaction system? A control system or management system? a decision analysis system? strategic planning system? who uses each? what are its characteristics? see p 101. What is an ERP system, who has them? EDI and communication: general outlines, some of the issues. RFID and RFDC systems, where might they be applied, what is driving their introduction? See the powerpoint slides for some overview of how the various systems link together. What is the role of a CRM system?
Chapter 6: Inventory: what is inventory? why do we need it? wha tis an inventory policy? what decisions do we need to make? What is a service level, how do we measure it? Know how to compute EOQ, know how to figure inventory cost (carrying cost, order cost) for any order quantity, How to decide when to order? ROP, Safety stock, how to determine safety stock for a specific service level, why have safety stock? What is a quantity discount, and when should we take it? (how to figure out)? What is the standard deviation of demand over lead time (combined), and how do we figure it out? See slides, work problems. ABC classification and what it is good for.
OMIT THE SECTIONS ON PERIODIC INVENTORY REVIEW, REACTIVE METHODS, PLANNING METHODS, DRP, AND COLLABORATIVE INVENTORY REPLENISHMENT! PP 154-161– WE DID NOT DISCUSS THESE AT ALL!
Hope this helps.
bruce
Sim Week 3 – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on October 16, 2006 at 13:47I just ran the central division. Your output is in the mail.
I still don’t have full sets of input from east and west. Please get it in asap, today if possible.
missing:
east team 2eagles
west teams 9falcons, 11rams
Week 7 – Logistics and Macro
In ECO 100 Macro, MGT 340 Logistics on October 15, 2006 at 19:56This week in Logistics I expect to finish chapter 6, work some problems, and otherwise prepare for the exam next wednesday. I don’t think we will start chapter 7 till after the exam. Next monday will be a review day
Macro this week I expect to cover Chapter 7 on Monday and wednesday. We will then use Friday to review for the exam, with you bring your questions to class then, and we will answer all that we can in class. I will also publish, probably wednesday, a brief writeup on what the exam is on (of course you know it is on chapters 4 thru 7, but a little more specific).
A good talk
In ECO 100 Macro, MGT 340 Logistics on October 14, 2006 at 16:18Here’s a writeup of a speech by Prof. Nincic on assessing security. I think it is a good job by Kellen Garey from my Macroeconomics class. Read it to find out a bit about developments in maritime security, and what the future might hold. Maybe you’ll want to learn more, or participate in security research.
See the show – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on October 12, 2006 at 20:50If you are interested in ships, see my slide show of ships!
Week 6 – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on October 8, 2006 at 13:58This week we will spend most of our time on material from Chapter 6, which is a long and I think difficult chapter for you. There are some ideas in there you are not familiar with, and they will take some getting used to. Also we will be working problems both in class and outside. And there will be a case presentation of the Jackson case this Friday. all teams must prepare their Powerpoint slide show.
I may start off with a bit more on Chapter 5 material that we did not cover last week. One of the most important is remote sensing techniques (RFID and bar codes, RFDC) that we have not discussed (much). There is an article on wireless in conjunction with port management that you will find useful. It is on WebCT. The other is just a flavor of the difference between conventional EDI and the modern way, XML, which I will show you.
See you this week.
Simulation – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on October 8, 2006 at 13:53So far as of today (Sunday) I have 4 out of 12 inputs for the week 2 run. Unless they all come soon like now! I won’t be able to make a run over the weekend. We will have to resolve any problems about input on Monday and run tuesday for delivery Wednesday.
I think this next week (Week 3 of the simulation) it is reasonable to get all inputs in by Friday night as originally planned. I will start enforcing the deadline by deducting credit for sure if there are late entries.
So figure out the process and get them in on time. Part of your training here at CSU Maritime is to learn how to work in teams so everyone is able to participate equally. It’s not an excuse that someone else isn’t doing what you thought. It’s up to each team member to make sure that you all are contributing. Talk about it among yourselves and get it resolved.
CSU Maritime Simulation Game – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on October 5, 2006 at 19:06The first round is complete for all 3 divisions, and each team has received its reports by email. there were some flaws in the input, but most will be cured next week. If there is something you do not understand in the report, be sure to ask about it, and we can figure it out.
The most common error, I think, was not selecting your team on the first sheet under the division. that leads to the wrong number in the first column of your lines in the datain sheet, and I have to edit them.
The second most common error was not sending the actual files created, or the original sheet saved. You should not copy and paste the lines from the datain sheet into an email– they won’t be formatted right. I did say this was ok, but it turns out it isn’t. Also don’t copy all of the datain sheet and paste it into another book and send me that. It is much better to send me the file you are actually using.
If you are having the macro trouble on a campus computer, simply save the entire sheet to a file with a good name and send it to me.
I am posting a new version of the Data.xls sheet on the WebCT site. It will be called Data-1d.xls You should use it for the next round. It has the CSUM logo on the first sheet. It has the actual team names in the dropdown lists. Note that in WEST, Team 2 is 49ers (That is Team 10) and Team 3 is Rams (that is our Team 11), and the cities are now right in the reports. I screwed this up before. Also this sheet should allow you to choose where you save the two files that are created when you save the information using the button on the first sheet (the copy of the spreadsheet with a name corresponding to your team and division and your datain.prn file for the period), with descriptive names. When you send me input for week 2, send me both the spreadsheet and the .prn file– that way I can debug any problems. Here is the file name structure:
“datain.prn” Example: datain_01WESTTeam12.prn
“Data.xls” Example: WESTTeam12-Data_01.xls
The _01 is the week. The other codes are self explanatory.
We should be on track for making decisions by Friday night, or no later than Saturday night, I hope. Good luck!
EDI Standards – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on October 3, 2006 at 11:22Here’s a website that tells about the ANSI X.12 Standards and has some links and discussion of their value.
The ANSI X.12 Standards Committee has their own site, and you can see the convergence of XML and EDI here.
The GS1 site represents an organization that governs several important standrds, such as bar codes and certain types of XML and EDI transactions.
EPCGlobal is the leader in electronic product codes, used in RFID applications.
This website is part of a course in information exchange.
YMS – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on October 3, 2006 at 11:12What is a YMS?
Here’s an article that tells you about them.
Week 5 – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on September 29, 2006 at 9:29This week we will be working on Chapter 4. I will have a brief presentation and we will have some discussion. We may get to start chapter 5 if chapter 4 goes well.
Don’t forget your simulation data this Friday.
Simulation Output – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on September 27, 2006 at 19:40The simulation output files are not readable just as you see them. But I read them sucessfully with Notepad, perhaps the easiest and cheapest way to read them. You can read them with Word by making sure you are set to landscape and making the margins as large as possible. When you print them from notepad you may not get the page to break where you want it to, between the operations report and the financial report. I think you can add a page break with the editor (Notepad) and get it to print OK.
Please give me feedback on the reports as the game goes on. they are hard to change, but if all is going well I can have a stab at it later in the semester.
Simulation – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on September 25, 2006 at 13:01A few notes for the simulation. I am going to post your starting reports. I will send yours to your whole team via campus email. Your team will be able to see current levels of materials and resources, and your last financial report, and this will help you make decisions about what to do.
REMEMBER THE DECISIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY MIDNIGHT. One copy of sheet per team please.
Week 4 – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on September 25, 2006 at 12:40This week on Monday and Wednesday we will try to accomplish two things.
- Submit and present cases.
- Learn something about forecasting from a quantitiative standpoint.
Friday we’ll continue with forecasting, and that will finish up Chapter 3. Then it is on to Chapter 4 the following week. I will pass out a small forecasting assignment you should do at home.
Also on Friday by midnight, your team should submit your decisions for the trial week of the simulation game. On Monday I will pass out your status reports that you should use to plan your decisions. Remember, this is a trial week, to get the pattern down. The real thing will start after that. More discussion during the week.
Group Assignments – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on September 21, 2006 at 14:07I’ve got the list of people in groups for the case studies and for the simulation game. I’m sending your group this message so you know what group you are on. For the simulation we need 12 groups!!
I ASSIGNED PEOPLE TO GROUPS WHEN I DID NOT HEAR FROM THEM. KEEP IN MIND YOUR GROUP MUST PREPARE SOMETHING ON THE CASE 3. COMMUNICATE WITH ME ASAP IF THERE IS SOME PROBLEM.
I will also try to post the list of teams on WebCT later on if I can, and also here.
Remember the case study will be done for Wednesday in section 1 and Monday for section 2. All teams must prepare the case — Cheezy or Handy from Chapter 3 – Good luck!
Preparing a Case – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on September 21, 2006 at 13:30On WebCT I posted the Rubric for grading cases and presentations, right on the homepage. The instructions for doing cases and presentations are there also in Course Info / Cases. I’m looking forward to reading what you can put together and also to hear the presentations in class.
Week 3 – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on September 16, 2006 at 19:53This week I expect to breeze thru the presentation on Chapter 2. I will also introduce the Simulation decision spreadsheet and show you how to enter decisions (sort of). You will be able to figure it out. I am contemplating a quiz on the manual Friday.
On Wednesday and Friday we’ll discuss Customer Accommodation– Chapter 3– especially Wednesday. The current schedule calls for the case presentations Friday, so I am looking for two groups to present– one for Cheesy, and one for Handy Andy. I will ask on Monday for the groups who will present.
Groups – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on September 14, 2006 at 13:53i have so far heard from only one team from BOTH classes. Most of the morning class and all of the afternoon one have not sent me their teams. Ttime is fast approaching when you’ll need this. This week you are to be reading the simulation manual, and next week I will distribute the simulation spreadsheet and you can see how to input your decisions.
So get those groups in to me quick! Thanks.
Beer Game – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on September 13, 2006 at 8:57We will play the beer game on Friday. I will post the presentation that discusses how to play now.
Week 2 – Logistics
In MGT 340 Logistics on September 10, 2006 at 10:12Toward the end of this week I am trying to put together an in-class exercise or game to emphasize the decision making that goes on in supply chains. Anyone want to play? It will be a team exercise, I think– I have to think over the classroom logistics to see how to do it because there is physical transfer of items during the game. Let me know if you think this is a good idea. The name alone will sell it here at CMA. It’s called “The Beer Game”. The MIT version that can be played online is here. See the Wikipedia entry also for instructions and some studies.
First Day of Class
In ECO 100 Macro, MGT 340 Logistics on September 4, 2006 at 12:27Here’s an open invitation to register and make comments on what you’d like to find out the first day of class. You’ll of course had time to look at the WebCT website and see the course info and schedule, which we will discuss. Any special requests for information? Should we introduce everyone? What would you like to hear Friday if we need more time?
MGT 340 Rubric – Cases
In MGT 340 Logistics on July 6, 2006 at 8:27Cases and Presentations
Each criterion gets a value from 1 to 9, with 9 being great and 1 truly awful. The weights of the criteria compare their importance for the overall grade; they add up to 11. Multiply each weight by the value to get the score on that criterion; add them up. You’ll notice that the maximum possible score is 99, resulting from 9’s on all criteria. Then you get 1 free point!
The format below is:
Rubric Number. (Weight) Tagline – Description
Cases
- (3) Content – The content is interesting, useful, and relevant, and specific rather than too general.
- (2) Concise – The presentation is well written and concise.
- (3) Questions – It answers the questions at a minimum. Additional insight is welcome.
- (1) Anticipate – The discussion anticipates issues that might be raised by hearers/viewers and speaks to those issues.
- (1) ReadPPt – The Powerpoint presentation is well-designed and easily followed. It looks nice.
- (1) Cartoon/Pic – There is at least one cartoon or picture, relevant and in good taste.
Presentations
- (3) Relevant – The content is correct, interesting, useful, important in the chapter, and relevant. It is specific.
- (3) Speaking – All team members speak; they express themselves clearly, are well informed, and polished in their discussion.
- (2) ViewingPpt – The Powerpoint presentation is well-designed and easily followed. It looks nice, and is easy to view. It helps guide the discussion.
- (3) Discussion – The team creates class participation, discussion, and response.
