EMBRY RIDDLE LGMT536 FULL COURSE(NO EXAM)

EMBRY RIDDLE LGMT536 FULL COURSE(NO EXAM)

Question # 00125418 Posted By: paul911 Updated on: 10/28/2015 05:07 AM Due on: 10/29/2015
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1.4 - Discussion: Purchasing

Post a complete and thoughtful response to the discussion topic below:


  • Discuss what your understanding of the typical purchasing professional's job entailed prior to reading the first two chapters.
  • Discuss some of the skills you learned from the chapter readings that are required for a successful purchasing professional.


After posting your response, provide feedback to at least two of your peers. The Discussion Rubric will be used to grade this assignment.

Class discussions are an integral part of your learning in this course. You are both encouraged and expected to participate in online discussions. Regular and meaningful contributions are part of your final course grade.


2.3 - Discussion: Purchasing Policy . . .

Post a complete and thoughtful response to one of the discussion topics below:


  • Topic 1: Some major technology companies have faced scrutiny in the past when it comes to labor and human rights on the overseas suppliers side. What are the challenges of monitoring overseas suppliers (especially tier 3, tier 4, etc.) that are guilty of not following labor and human rights guidelines?
  • Topic 2: How does integrated supply management fit within your view of how an integrated logistics or supply chain should work?


After posting your response, provide feedback to at least two of your peersin more than one topic area. Review the grading rubric for detailed grading criteria.


3.3 - Discussion: Supplier Selection . . .

Post a complete and thoughtful response to one of the discussion topics below:


  • Topic 1: Should the suppliers be rewarded for continuously improving quality or is that something which is already expected? Without mentioning the name of the organization you work for or any of your suppliers, discuss the policy (reward or no reward) used by your organization.
  • Topic 2: How can the internet be used to enable supplier selection? As you know, not all information found on the internet is correct. How would you confirm the information and make use of it in supplier selection?
  • Topic 3: Quality management, especially Six Sigma, has become the non de plume of recent years for manager wannabes. To separate you from the pack, discuss how quality management is different from Six Sigma and present the ramifications of poor quality management implementation.


After posting your response, provide feedback to at least two of your peers in more than one topic area. Review the grading rubric for detailed grading criteria.


4.3 - Discussion: Supplier Management . . .

Post a complete and thoughtful response to one of the discussion topics below:


  • Topic 1: Some companies maintain supplier performance in the company's supply base for all the suppliers to compare their performance to other suppliers. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this strategy for both buyers and suppliers.
  • Topic 2: BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) and some other developing nations are becoming sourcing hot spots. Discuss the benefits gained and challenges faced by your organization in sourcing from these low cost countries or discuss in general if your organization doesn't source from outside of the U.S.


After posting your response, provide feedback to at least two of your peers in more than one topic area. Review the rubric for detailed grading criteria.


6.3 - Discussion: Negotiation . . .

Post a complete and thoughtful response to one of the discussion topics below:


  • Topic 1: Patent laws in one country may not be applicable or can be strictly enforced in other countries. Discuss how you propose to safeguard a company's products/ interests in other countries.
  • Topic 2: The internet enables negotiation and bargaining without face-to-face or person-to-person contact. How has this changed the way individuals approach negotiations and bargaining? What are some resources that an individual can use to improve their skills in this area and improve implementation of internet negotiations?
  • Topic 3: Describe how the organization you work for handles purchasing (do not identify the organization). What might be the legal ramifications for the business entity and the individual if someone does not follow this process?


After posting your response, provide feedback to at least two of your peers in more than one topic area. Review the rubric for detailed grading criteria.


7.3 - Discussion: Lean Supply Chain . . .

Post a complete and thoughtful response to one of the discussion topics below:


  • Topic 1: To implement a lean supply chain, researchers argue that a system-wide approach should be taken to control inventory investment. Discuss the argument with your own experiences in your organization.
  • Topic 2: Purchasing transportation services is typically the largest cost component of any product. Discuss how a purchasing agent can reduce this cost while maintaining the desired level of service. It is important to consult outside sources (and list those that you use) beyond the course textbook.
  • Topic 3: In the early 21st century, e-Purchasing has allowed individual departments to purchase many items that were once purchased by a central purchasing agent. What kinds of issues may this cause based on the information you have learned thus far in this course?

After posting your response, provide feedback to at least two of your peers in more than one topic area.

Review the rubric for grading criteria.

8.3 - Discussion: Purchasing Measurement . . .

Post a complete and thoughtful response to the discussion topic below:


Discuss the importance of the old adage "You can't manage what you don't measure." Also discuss and provide examples of some performance measures that may result in negative long term effects on purchasing performance.


After posting your response, provide feedback to at least two of your peers.

Review the rubric for grading criteria.


1.3

After reading Chapters 1 and 2 in your textbook, prepare a word processed document with answers to the following chapter discussion questions located at the end of each chapter:

  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
    • Questions 2, 8, 9, and 11
  • Chapter 2: The Purchasing Process
    • Questions 2, 6, 7, 11, and 15

Submit your completed document as an attachment.

2.2

After reading Chapters 3, 4, and 5 in your textbook, prepare a word processed document with answers to the following chapter discussion questions located at the end of each chapter:

  • Chapter 3: Purchasing Policy and Procedures
    • Questions 2, 5, 7, and 8
  • Chapter 4: Supply Management Integration for Competitive Advantage
    • Questions 1, 4, 7, and 11
  • Chapter 5: Purchasing and Supply Management Organization
    • Questions 2, 5, 9, and 13


Submit your completed document as an attachment.

3.2

After reading Chapters 6, 7, and 8 in your textbook, prepare a word processed document with answers to the following chapter discussion questions located at the end of each chapter:

  • Chapter 6: Supply Management and Commodity Strategy Development
    • Questions 2, 5, and 12
  • Chapter 7: Supplier Evaluation and Selection
    • Questions 4, 6, 9, and 15
  • Chapter 8: Supplier Quality Management
    • Questions 1, 5, 10, and 15

Submit your completed document as an attachment.


4.2

After reading Chapters 9, 10, and 11 in your textbook, prepare a word processed document with answers to the following chapter discussion questions located at the end of each chapter:

  • Chapter 9: Supplier Management and Development: Creating a World-Class Supply Base
    • Questions 2, 6, 12, and 16
  • Chapter 10: Worldwide Sourcing
    • Questions 1, 5, 9, and 12
  • Chapter 11: Strategic Cost Management
    • Questions 1, 6, 10, and 12

Submit your completed document as an attachment.

5.4

During the Midterm Exam, you will be assigned one of the following two cases to use for your Case Analysis:

  • The Global Sourcing Wire Harness Division
  • Managing Supplier Quality: Integrated Devices

Once you have received your assignment and reviewed the case, provide a 3 - 5 page written report of the alternatives. The report is evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Providing an adequate summary, problem definition and hypothesis leading to substantive analysis and alternative recommendations. (10 points)
  • Using correct grammar and evidence of proofreading (i.e., no spelling errors); overall formatting (10 points):
    • Times New Roman, 12 pt. Font
    • Double Spaced
    • Meets total page requirements
    • APA Style Citations and References
  • Identifying why the recommendations are important to the field (40 points)
  • Including findings, lessons learned, or best practices that can be applied to improve the management of the analysis function. (40 points)
6.2

After reading Chapters 13, 14, and 15 in your textbook, prepare a word processed document with answers to the following chapter discussion questions located at the end of each chapter:

  • Chapter 13: Negotiation and Conflict Management
    • Questions 3, 6, 8, and 15
  • Chapter 14: Contract Management
    • Questions 3, 6, 9, and 14
  • Chapter 15: Purchasing Law and Ethics
    • Questions 1, 2, 8, and 12

Review the rubric for grading criteria.

Submit your completed document as an attachment.

7.2After reading Chapters 16, 17, and 18 in your textbook, prepare a word processed document with answers to the following chapter discussion questions located at the end of each chapter:
  • Chapter 16: Lean Supply Chain Management
    • Questions 1, 5, 9, and 13
  • Chapter 17: Purchasing Services
    • Questions 2, 6, 10, and 12
  • Chapter 18: Supply Chain Information Systems and Electronic Sourcing
    • Questions 2, 4, 7, and 11

Review the rubric for grading criteria.

Submit your completed document as an attachment..
8.2

After reading Chapters 19 and 20 in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (Monczka, et. al., 2011), answer the following chapter discussion questions located at the end of each chapter in a word processed document:

  • Chapter 19: Performance Measurement and Evaluation
    • Questions 1, 4, 8, and 15
  • Chapter 20: Purchasing and Supply Strategy Trends
    • Questions 4, 7, 8, and 11

Review the rubric for grading criteria.

Submit your completed document as an attachment.


9.4

During the Midterm Exam, you will be assigned one of the following two cases to use for your Case Analysis:During the Final Exam, you will be assigned one of the following two cases to use for the Case Analysis:

  • Negotiation - Porto (You will need this additional documentPreview the documentView in a new window if you are assigned the Porto case).
  • Purchasing Ethics

Once you have received your assignment and reviewed the case, provide a 3 - 5 page written report of the alternatives. The report is evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Providing an adequate summary, problem definition and hypothesis leading to substantive analysis and alternative recommendations. (10 points)
  • Using correct grammar and evidence of proofreading (i.e., no spelling errors); overall formatting (10 points):
    • Times New Roman, 12 pt. Font
    • Double Spaced
    • Meets total page requirements
    • APA Style Citations and References
  • Identifying why the recommendations are important to the field (40 points)
  • Including findings, lessons learned, or best practices that can be applied to improve the management of the analysis function. (40 points)

Term Paper Description

Term Paper Description

Each student must prepare a formal 15 - 20 page research report paper on a topic of your choice related to purchasing or supply management. Specific topics must be approved by your instructor within the given time frame. Your final paper is worth 100 points and contributes 15% toward your course grade. It will be evaluated according to the criteria in the rubric linked in the submission activity and includes the following:

  • Demonstrating quality and depth of content
  • Organizing the report properly
  • Following formatting requirements:
    • Times New Roman, 12 pt. Font
    • Double Spaced
    • Use of Page Numbers
    • Title Page
    • Table of Contents
    • Appropriate labels on figures and tables
  • Demonstrating correct grammar and evidence of proof-reading, i.e., no spelling errors
  • Including a variety and documentation of references used; format for references follows APA Guidelines

Below are the due dates for all parts of your term paper:

  • Module 1: Topic selection and approval (required, ungraded)
  • Module 3: Outline Submission (required, ungraded)
  • Module 6: Rough Draft Submission (required, ungraded)
  • Module 8: Final Term Paper Submission (graded, worth 15% of total grade)


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