EBUS 230 - Supply Chain Management

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Kapiolani Community College

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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): MKT 120; EBUS 110; ENG 160; BUS 100; ITS 102; ITS 113. Recommended Preparation: Previous teamwork and project management experience. The dominant theme in enterprises in the near future will be the implementation ofSupply Chain Management (SCM), since the basic infrastructure is already installed. The focus on the customer in eBusiness mandates that the enterprise address diverse aspects including streamlined order processing, low inventory levels, and high customer satisfaction. The success of an eBusiness enterprise thus will require the existence of a Supply Chain in order to compete for customer service and reduce costs. The success of the Supply Chain requires that the processes be optimized across the supply-chain network through contracts, alliances, collaboration and/or cooperation. This EBUS 230 course will address how to implement business within the Supply Chain, the tools available, and the legal and social responsibility issues attached to SCM. Upon successful completion of EBUS 230, the student should be able to: Work effectively in teams. Demonstrate presentation capabilities using whiteboard, flip chart, power point, and/or web page presentations. Demonstrate an understanding of the value of internships within a SCM company. Demonstrate an understanding of the business skills needed to evaluate business activities within the supply chain. Communicate appropriately with various intermediaries in various business situations. Develop team building and leadership skills among intermediaries. Use technical savvy to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Identify the need and place for social responsibility in business-to-business relationships. 8 Identify customer satisfaction metrics in supply chain fulfillment strategies. Evaluate business alternatives and make the tough decisions. Demonstrate an understanding of the types of intermediaries, functions performed by the channel, and systems that facilitate the flow of products, information and finances along the supply chain (logistics). Identify criteria for outsourcing/supplier selection. Demonstrate an understanding of the behavioral components of SCM. Demonstrate an understanding of how to choose partners, make alliances, and work collaboratively. Negotiate channel conflict. Facilitate agreements and discussions.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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