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Global Supply Chain Management

Module 6

Group Online Simulation
(Ten Questions Popup)
Module 6 lessons will involve the individual groups to engage in the online simulation. The lesson will be Part 1 & Part 2 of the Simulation activity. Please note this is a Two Module activity and at the end of each Part of the Simulation a one page status report is to be submitted a posted on the assign Course Blog. Additionaly a learnering journal and an article pertaining to the subject matter being discussed in simulation will to be posted in the designated Course Blog.

Module Description
Module 6 & 7 is a group simulation activity that pertains to effective Global Supply Chain management and its role in the digital economy. The simulation consist of three parts. Enspire Learning has provided the course Demo Simulation. The design of the simulation is to create an online learning experience that engages the students in active learning. It is to motivate the students by having them engage in powerful scenarios and rich multimedia.

The Object of Module 6 Simulation
Is to provide the graduate student with a foundation in global supply chain management through the use of an online simulation. At the completion of Module 6 & 7 the students will have an understanding of how to deploy sophisticated logistical assets and execute complex operations globally at any time..

The Goal of Module 6
The goal is to provide the student’s with authentic real world experience in global supply chain management through the use of an online simulation.

Books and Articles

  1. Long, D. (2004). International Logistics Global Supply Chain Management. Norwell, MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers
  2. Barone, A.P.,Murphy, P.R.,Wardlow, D.L., & Wood, D.F. (2002). International Logistics, 2nd Edition. New York: AMACOM (on reverse at the Reference Desk Cook Library)
  3. TechRepublic
  4. International Journal of Logistic Management
  5. World Trade Magazine
  6. Logistic Management
  7. American Shipper Magazine

Bob Blackwell
Course Facilitator
rblack5@towson.edu.com
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