Sheridan Course Outlines

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Sheridan College resides on land that has been, and still is, the traditional territory of several Indigenous nations, including the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize this territory is covered by the Dish with One Spoon treaty and the Two Row Wampum treaty, which emphasize the importance of joint stewardship, peace, and respectful relationships.

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Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 153.0
Credit Value: 0.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Spring/Summer 2023
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): ACCES Employment Bridging Prog
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20230508_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
This course is designed to prepare internationally trained supply chain professionals for the Canadian supply chain market. Through virtual lectures and class activities, students will develop, enhance, and apply their understanding of various concepts, including business and supply chain strategy development and deployment; Canadian supply chain models; supply and demand management; and logistics and operations management. Students will examine and compare quality control and continuous improvement strategies, while furthering their understanding of supply chain risk management and the future trends in supply chain. Students will also apply their understanding and skills in supply chain practices as they complete an industry-focused experiential learning project.

Program Context

ACCES Employment Bridging Prog	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
This course is designed for supply chain professionals new to the Canadian supply chain market.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course, learners will apply previously acquired knowledge and skills related to supply chain to Canadian concepts and regulations.

Learning Outcomes:

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

Define Canada's supply chain sector, including laws, ethics, professional organizations to identify elements that are similar or different from those of the learner's country of origin.
Explore the role of Aggregate Planning, KPI's and Accountability as key components of Business Strategy.
Examine demand management practices, such as S&OP, forecasting, supply planning and MRP (Material Requirements Planning).
Contrast procurement and strategic sourcing practices, and associated laws.
Differentiate options for inventory management, such as Just in Time, VMI, Replenishment Model.
Review warehouse management practices, technologies and best practices.
Explore requirements of transportation rules and regulations that impact logistics operations.
Discuss supply chain systems, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems, and systems used for warehousing, inventory management and transportation.
Compare continuous improvement methodologies used in operations management.
Practice analytical techniques and tools used in operations management.
Discuss both current topics and future opportunities in the field of Supply Chain in Canada.
Apply supply chain management principles and practices to a Canadian industry project and present project solutions to clients.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS

	No Credit. Corporate Training	100.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL

The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies.

1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor.

2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not.  An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.

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

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

Communication Skills - Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

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: Multiple Professors
Resource(s): N/A
Applicable student group(s): Continuing Education Students.
Course Details:

Module 1: Supply Chain in Canada and ERP Systems

Application of supply chain concepts
Business planning levels
Deploying strategy across business functions
Links between business strategy and supply chain strategy
Collaboration in modern supply chains and logistics management
Role of technology software in enhancing effectiveness and efficiency
Trends in supply chain technology

Module 2: Demand Management, Forecasting and S&OP

Purpose, time span and detail in business planning levels
Steps within the planning systems hierarchy
Impact of planning horizons on the planning system
Planning, organizing, directing, and controlling of business activities

Module 3: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement and Inventory Management

Sourcing process
Category strategy
Conducting and communicating a spend analysis
Globalization and the sourcing of products and services
ABC cycle count classification
Functions and categories of inventory

Module 4: Logistics Management

Logistics channels and third-party logistics providers (3PLs)
Order process and customer service
Issues, trends and challenges faced by logisticians.
Transportation in the supply chain system
Valuation methods and tariff classifications for imported goods
Legislation pertaining to import and export of commercial goods in Canada
Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS)
Foreign/Free Trade Zone in Canada
Advance Commercial Information (ACI)
Export procedures and documentation for Canadian exports
Customs Memoranda and their effects on international traders.
Characteristics and role of the various forms of money in international trade

Module 5: Operations Management, Quality Control and Continuous Improvement

Function of manufacturing strategies
Identifying and managing resources needed for customer orders
Priority sequencing rules used in job scheduling
Operations management
Regulations and operations management in Canadian companies
Role of project management and “TQM” tools (e.g., Pareto chart, flowchart, cause-and-effect diagram) in managing quality
Ohno’s seven wastes
6 Sigma’s basic principles
Quality management components, process and impact on costs and performance
Using key performance indicators to improve performance management

Module 6: Supply Chain Risk Management, Supply Chain Value and Future trends in Supply Chain

Applying the principles of ethics in leadership
Sources of risk and risk prioritization techniques
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and business transactions
Supply chain management and its adding value to stakeholders
Past and current trends in supply chain management
Potential market impacts of digitization and disruptive technology
Career opportunities in supply chain management
Interviewing for supply chain management roles

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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