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: Fall 2017
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: 20170905_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This course is part of the Supply Management Association of Canada (SCMAO) Program

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Transportation is the art and science of ensuring that goods and services are delivered successfully to customers. Supply chain management (SCM) has been defined many ways by many different people and organizations. SCMA's definition states: 'Supply chain management (SCM) is the process of strategically managing flows of goods, services and knowledge, along with relationships within and among organizations, to achieve or support enterprise objectives.' Transportation of goods is a key element of this as it provides the physical flow of the goods and transportation systems often provide a great deal of the knowledge or information to make supply chain management work well. The goal of this course is to have participants appreciate how to use transportation to gain maximum value and competitive advantage in their supply chain management activities. Upon completion of this course, they should be better able to work with or potentially within the transportation function.

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 how transportation contributes to a well-managed supply chain.
Describe the key attributes of road, rail, ocean, air and inter modal transportation.
Demonstrate the basics of load and route planning.
Demonstrate an understanding of weight and volume calculations as it impacts cargo rate calculations.
Describe key aspects of special and dangerous goods transportation.
Describe the attributes of proper cargo insurance.
Describe the impact of cargo security, especially on cross-border freight.
Demonstrate an understanding of how Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and Incoterms 2010 impact and define the transportation departments responsibilities.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS

	In-class Midterm Test open book	25.0%
	Homework Exercises/Assignments	30.0%
	Final Exam open book	35.0%
	Value-added Classroom Participation Value-added Self--Study Discussion Board Participation	10.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

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 SMT - Transportation 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	Textbook	Transportation, A Supply Chain Perspective, Coyle, Novack, Gibson & Bardi, South-Western, ISBN 10: 0-324-78919-X

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

Lesson 1: Supply Chain and Transportation Management

Overview, expectations, importance of transportation to SCM
Concept map and terminology
Basic format for analysis

Lesson 2: The Dimensional Weight Concept

Overall concept
Standard densities for road, rail, air, and ocean
Calculations

Lesson 3: Load Planning and Route Planning

Variety of objectives and business environments
Package, pallet, overall load
Basic concepts — stability, strength, security
Fitting materials into a ULD, container, truck, or rail car

Lesson 4: Road and Rail Transportation

Advantages and disadvantages
Limitations
Basic services, equipment and terminology

Lesson 5: Air and Ocean Transportation

Advantages and disadvantages
Limitations
Basic services, equipment and terminology

Lesson 6: Intermodal Transportation / Goods Requiring Special Handling and Dangerous Goods Handling and Regulation

Intermodal Options
Advantages/ Disadvantages
Basic intermodal equipment, terminology, services
Special handling requirements for goods
Regulatory agencies and rules impacting dangerous goods

Lesson 7: Midterm Test

The course information to date is reviewed briefly (10–15 minutes) and a two-hour test is written
Midterm 25%

Lesson 8: Freight Rates

Full load versus less-than-load
Small loads and weight breakpoints
Flat-rate charges
Service premiums
Minimizing costs

Lesson 9: Obtaining and Managing Transportation Services

Selecting and managing carriers
Matching company strategy and goals
Role of freight brokers, consolidators, freight forwarders
3PL’s
Trade-offs and overall costs

Lesson 10:

Incoterms 2010 vs. UCC (Transportation) Terms

Understand the origin and differences between UCC and Incoterms 2010
Describe the impact of various Incoterms 2010 on logistics and transportation functions

Cargo Insurance

Describe the risks covered
Understand contractual obligations to provide coverage
Describe minimal vs. all-risks coverage

Lesson 11: Import/Export, Security and Border Issues

International measures on terrorism and security
Programs impacting flow of goods at the Canada–U.S. border
Use of technology to enhance security

Lesson 12: Integration Exercises

Problem-solving exercises

Lesson 13: Final Exam

Covers materials from entire course
Final Exam 35%

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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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