Sheridan Course Outlines

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Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 39.0
Credit Value: 0.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Spring/Summer 2021
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Supply Chain Management Assoc
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20210517_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: Access to course materials and assignments will be available on Sheridan's Learning and Teaching Environment (SLATE). Students will need reliable access to a computer and the internet.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
From recognizing a need to issuing a purchase order, learn the essentials of determining quantity, specifications and price that are the cornerstone of procurement. Scenarios covered: repetitive purchases of production materials, procuring one-time low-cost items, large capital goods acquisition and securing commodities under long-term supply contracts. Discuss the opportunities and challenges of international procurement versus domestic. Gain a broad understanding of the role of procurement and the various ways it can be organized.

Program Context

Supply Chain Management Assoc	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
This course is part of the Supply Management Association of Canada (SCMAO) Program

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	N/A

Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Describe the historical developments of Procurement and how it fits within an overall Supply Chain
Define supply chain management, value chain, and purchasing
Define types of tender processes and explain their uses
Understand the integration of the supply chain with enterprise objectives
Explain best practices for sourcing, selecting, and evaluating suppliers
Explain contract formation, the competitive bidding laws of Canada and ethics
Apply negotiation tactics and techniques appropriately
Appreciate the use of calculations for the total cost of ownership, the break-even point, cost management, and the learning curve
Understand the need for quality from suppliers
Describe the basics and need for lean inventory management
Explain the differences between commercial, government, and retail buying of goods and services

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS

	Five Quizzes (worth 5% each)	25.0%
	Total Cost of Ownership Assignment	15.0%
	RFQ Assignment Self-study & In-Class	10.0%
	In-Class Participation/ Self-Study Discussion Board (5 questions)	10.0%
	Final Exam	40.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

Quizzes are open book. You may bring in your notes and textbook for reference. You will need a minimum mark of 60% to pass the final exam, and an overall minimum mark of 60 % is required to pass the Introduction to Procurement Course.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

Not Eligible for PLAR

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: In-Class
Professor: N/A
Resource(s):

	Type	Description
Required	Other	Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, 6th Edition; AUTHORS: Monczka/Handfield/Giunipero/Patterson -©2016; ISBN13:9781285869681; Nelson eBook- ISBN13: 9781305833395

Applicable student group(s): Continuing and Professional Studies students
Course Details:

Lesson 1: Introduction

Supply chain management and value chains
Purchasing history
Government purchasing
Resale/retail buying

Lesson 2: The Purchasing Process

Steps & flow
Types of purchases
Tendering types and uses

Lesson 3: Supply Chain Integration

Internal and external processes
Cross-functional teams
Internal (functional) and external (supplier) supply chains

Quiz #1: 5%

Lesson 4: Developing Sourcing Strategies

Sourcing strategy
Commodities
Reverse e-auctions

Lesson 5: Supplier Evaluation & Selection

RFQ project issued (due week 11)

Quiz #2: 5%

Lesson 6: Negotiation

Exercise

Lesson 7: Contract Formation, Competitive Bidding Laws of Canada and Ethics

Quiz #3: 5%

Lesson 8: Quality Management of the Supply Chain

Lesson 9: Cost Management & Tools

Cost analysis
Total cost of ownership
Learning curve
Value analysis
Take home exercise issued (TCO)

Quiz # 4: 5%

Lesson 10: Lean Supply Chain Management

Inventory basics

Total Cost of Ownership Assignment: 15%

Lesson 11: Purchasing Services

RFQ project (from week 5) due

Quiz #5: 5%

RFQ: 10%

Lesson 12: Performance Measurement & Evaluation

Lesson 13: Final Exam

Final Exam 40%

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

Academic Integrity
Copyright
Intellectual Property
Respectful Behaviour
Accessible Learning

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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