DDBA 8510 Seminar in Global Supply Chain Management {***** DDBA8510 Entire Course *****}

DDBA8510 Week 1 Discussion Redesigning Your Global Supply Chain

DDBA 8510 Week 1 Assignment Foundations of Global Supply Chain Management Taxonomy

DDBA8510 Week 2 Discussion Supply Chain Management Strategy (Presentation)

DDBA 8510 Week 2 Discussion response

DDBA8510 Week 3 Discussion Response

DDBA-8510 Week 4 Discussion Trends and Supplier Innovation (Presentation)

DDBA/8510 Week 4 Discussion Annotated Bibliography

DDBA8510 Week 5 Discussion response

DDBA 8510 Week 6 Discussion Supply Chain and Social Responsibility (Presentation)

DDBA/8510 Week 6 Discussion Annotated Bibliography

DDBA 8510 Week 7 Discussion response

DDBA 8510 Week 7 Assignment Final Paper

DDBA 8510 Week 8 Discussion Seminar Reflection

DDBA 8510 Week 8 Discussion response

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Course: DDBA 8510 Seminar in Global Supply Chain Management

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DDBA 8510 Week 1 Discussion Redesigning Your Global Supply Chain


Discussion: Redesigning Your Global Supply Chain

Technology advancements have fueled the global economy and impacted the ways in which businesses design their supply chains. One cup of Starbucks coffee comprises materials from various countries and represents numerous supplier relationships. In the age of the global village, designing supply chains is similar to conducting a massive orchestra; achieving harmony requires strategy, planning, and impeccable execution.

To prepare for this Discussion, select an organization with which you are familiar (or about which there is adequate public information available) and do some research/information gathering on the organization’s supply chain, including areas of strength, weakness, opportunities, and threats.


By Day 3


Post an analysis of the supply chain for your selected organization in order to identify structural and/or process improvements and create efficiencies. In your analysis, do the following:

·         Describe the organization’s current supply chain. List the key components and include the key stakeholders, vendors, technologies, and—if applicable—modes of transportation involved.

·         Based on your research of the organization’s supply chain and your assessment of its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, explain how you might redesign the company's supply chain for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Focus specifically on improvements in structure, process, etc. Outline the key inputs and outputs of your redesigned supply chain and distinguish the suppliers that merit partnership status. Justify their status with specific reasons.

Be sure to support your work with a minimum of two specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources and at least one additional scholarly source.

Refer to the Week 1 Discussion Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this rubric to assess your work.

 
DDBA 8510 Week 1 Assignment Foundations of Global Supply Chain Management Taxonomy

To prepare for this Assignment, review this week’s Learning Resources as well as any additional sources of your choosing. Conduct research to identify theorists who developed theories related to global supply chain management and compile key information as part of your review (see below). One example, is the Eli’s Goldratt’s theory of constraints. Other examples might include the transaction cost economics (TCE) and resource-based view (RBV) theories. The intent of this Assignment is to familiarize you with theories that you will find helpful as you complete your presentation and your Week 7 Assignment.

 

By Day 7

 

Submit an evaluation of at least three foundational theories in the form of a properly formatted, APA-compliant taxonomy table. For each of the theories you select, you should include the following:

·         The name of the theory

·         The year the theory was introduced

·         The theorist/author

·         Key components of the theory

 
For each theory presented, be sure to include at least one theorist’s seminal reference and one reference from a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal. Be sure you use these as appropriate in-text citations as well.


Refer to the Week 1 Assignment Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this rubric to assess your work.

Taxonomy Template

 
DDBA 8510 Week 2 Discussion Supply Chain Management Strategy (Presentation)

After reading this week’s literature, consider how each article relates to the others. What research questions or apparent gaps come to mind?

Keeping in mind what you have learned about research design and threats to validity in your courses to this point, complete the following:

 
By Day 7 of Week 2

This week, assigned Presenters should post a PowerPoint presentation with a detailed notes section that contains the following:

·         Incorporation and analysis of the Learning Resources from this 2-week unit, including identification of any apparent gaps in the literature

·         An original research topic related to the week’s literature (the proposed research topic can be related to the general topic for the week or to gaps in the literature for the week, or it can be related to a specific reading for the week)

·         Background information on the research topic, including identification of principal schools of thought, tendencies in the academic literature, or commonalities that define the academic scholarship regarding your topic

·         Evaluation of the main concepts with a focus on their application to business/management practice and their impact on positive social change

·         A minimum of 10 peer-reviewed, scholarly new references

Note: The presentation must be in APA format and must incorporate direct evidence of addressing the Learning Objectives from this 2-week unit. Each of the content slides must include detailed notes/paragraphs with appropriate citation of peer-reviewed, scholarly references.


Outline for Presentations 


Refer to the Presentation Format document for more information about the expected contents of your Presentation. For suggestions on creating an effective PowerPoint presentation, see the Learning Resources for Weeks 2–3.
 

DDBA 8510 Week 2 Discussion response

All Participants should post an annotated bibliography of at least five additional resources related to the research topic by Day 7 of Week 2.

DDBA 8510 Week 3 Discussion Response

All Participants should post a response to at least one presentation based on your own research in the form of an edited, 3-paragraph, formal academic peer review. In your review, be sure to do the following:

·         Assess the conceptualization, analysis, and synthesis of key research concepts presented.

·         Evaluate whether the presentation provides a cohesive summary of the assigned concepts with an effective evaluation of their implications for global supply chain management research, as well as for business practices and social change initiatives.

·         Assess whether the presenter made a meaningful academic argument or interpretation that demonstrated fluency with the material.

Important Note: To ensure that all presentations receive peer review, please respond first to a presentation that has not yet received a review.

Be sure to support your work with a minimum of two specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources and one or more additional scholarly sources.

Refer to the Participant Discussion Response Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this rubric to assess your work.

 

DDBA 8510 Week 4 Discussion Trends and Supplier Innovation (Presentation)

After reading this week’s literature, consider how each article relates to the others. What research questions or apparent gaps come to mind?

Keeping in mind what you have learned about research design and threats to validity in your courses to this point, complete the following:


By Day 7 of Week 4

This week, assigned Presenters should post a PowerPoint presentation with a detailed notes section that contains the following:

·         Incorporation and analysis of the Learning Resources from this week unit, including identification of any apparent gaps in the literature

·         An original research topic related to the week’s literature (the proposed research topic can be related to the general topic for the week or to gaps in the literature for the week, or it can be related to a specific reading for the week)

·         Background information on the research topic, including identification of principal schools of thought, tendencies in the academic literature, or commonalities that define the academic scholarship regarding your topic

·         Evaluation of the main concepts with a focus on their application to business/management practice and their impact on positive social change

·         A minimum of 10 peer-reviewed, scholarly new references

Note: The presentation must be in APA format and must incorporate direct evidence of addressing the Learning Objectives from this 2-week unit. Each of the content slides must include detailed notes/paragraphs with appropriate citation of peer-reviewed, scholarly references.

Refer to the Presentation Format document for more information about the expected contents of your Presentation. For suggestions on creating an effective PowerPoint presentation, see the Presentation Resources.

Refer to the Presentation Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this rubric to assess your work.


Outline for Presentations 

DDBA 8510 Week 4 Discussion Annotated Bibliography

All Participants should post an annotated bibliography of at least five additional resources related to the research topic by Day 7 of Week 4.

 

DDBA 8510 Week 4-5 Discussion response

All Participants should post a response to at least one presentation based on your own research in the form of an edited, 3-paragraph, formal academic peer review. In your review, be sure to do the following:


·         Assess the conceptualization, analysis, and synthesis of key research concepts presented.

·         Evaluate whether the presentation provides a cohesive summary of the assigned concepts with an effective evaluation of their implications for global supply chain management research, as well as for business practices and social change initiatives.

·         Assess whether the presenter made a meaningful academic argument or interpretation that demonstrated fluency with the material.

Important Note: To ensure that all presentations receive peer review, please respond first to a presentation that has not yet received a review.

Be sure to support your work with a minimum of two specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources and one or more additional scholarly sources.

Refer to the Participant Discussion Response Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this rubric to assess your work.


 

DDBA 8510 Week 6 Discussion Supply Chain and Social Responsibility (Presentation)

After reading this week’s literature, consider how each article relates to the others. What research questions or apparent gaps come to mind?

Keeping in mind what you have learned about research design and threats to validity in your courses to this point, complete the following:

 

By Day 7 of Week 6


This week, assigned Presenters should post a PowerPoint presentation with a detailed notes section that contains the following:

·         Incorporation and analysis of the Learning Resources from this 2-week unit, including identification of any apparent gaps in the literature

·         An original research topic related to the week’s literature (the proposed research topic can be related to the general topic for the week or to gaps in the literature for the week, or it can be related to a specific reading for the week)

·         Background information on the research topic, including identification of principal schools of thought, tendencies in the academic literature, or commonalities that define the academic scholarship regarding your topic

·         Evaluation of the main concepts with a focus on their application to business/management practice and their impact on positive social change

·         A minimum of 10 peer-reviewed, scholarly new references


Note: The presentation must be in APA format and must incorporate direct evidence of addressing the Learning Objectives from this two-week unit. Each of the content slides must include detailed notes/paragraphs with appropriate citation of peer-reviewed, scholarly references.


Refer to the Presentation Format document for more information about the expected contents of your Presentation. For suggestions on creating an effective PowerPoint presentation, see the Presentation Resources.

Refer to the Presentation Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this rubric to assess your work.
 

Outline for Presentations 



Refer to the Presentation Format document for more information about the expected contents of your Presentation. For suggestions on creating an effective PowerPoint presentation, see the Learning Resources for Weeks 6-7.

 

DDBA 8510 Week 6 Discussion Annotated Bibliography

All Participants should post an annotated bibliography of at least five additional resources related to the research topic by Day 7 of Week 6.

DDBA 8510 Week 7 Discussion response

All Participants should post a response to at least one presentation based on your own research in the form of an edited, 3-paragraph, formal academic peer review. In your review, be sure to do the following:

·         Assess the conceptualization, analysis, and synthesis of key research concepts presented.

·         Evaluate whether the presentation provides a cohesive summary of the assigned concepts with an effective evaluation of their implications for global supply chain management research, as well as for business practices and social change initiatives.

·         Assess whether the presenter made a meaningful academic argument or interpretation that demonstrated fluency with the material.

Important Note: To ensure that all presentations receive peer review, please respond first to a presentation that has not yet received a review.

Be sure to support your work with a minimum of two specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources and one or more additional scholarly sources.

Refer to the Participant Discussion Response Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this rubric to assess your work.



DDBA 8510 Week 7 Assignment Final Paper

Submit an 9- to 12-page evaluation (excluding title page and References section) of your research on global supply chain management. In your evaluation, be sure to address the following:


Analysis of the Field

·         What is your analysis of the state of the field of global supply chain management? Describe important issues or current dilemmas in the field.

Research Topic

·         State and provide background information for your research topic.

·         What are the current theories and areas of debate for your topic?

·         Are there particular industries or technologies that will be impacted by your topic? If this impact is positive, how can it be maximized, and if negative, how can this impact be mitigated?

 

Future Directions

As a global change agent, consider the future directions of global supply chain management to address the following:

 

·         Indicate specific areas of further research in this topic that would prove beneficial.

·         What potential impact might the topic that you have chosen have on the overall state of the field and the future directions of global supply chain management research in the next 3–5 years?

·         Identify the implications for future social change from your topic area.

 

Be sure to review the Final Paper Guidelines and Week 7 Assignment Rubric. Use the APA Course Paper Template, located in the Learning Resources for this 2-week unit. Your paper should include the following headings: Analysis of the Field, Research Topic, and Future Directions. Please Note: For each page of your paper, you must include a minimum of two APA-formatted scholarly citations.

 

DDBA 8510 Week 8 Discussion Seminar Reflection

To prepare for this Discussion, reflect on the research you have reviewed, the presentations you have made and evaluated, and the Discussions in which you have engaged during the last 7 weeks of this course.

By Day 3


Post an assessment of the seminar content and evaluation of the research design. Your post should address the following:

·         Does the research and content presented in this course inform or relate to your individual Doctoral Study? What research methods or strategic analysis approaches might be useful in answering the questions that you have posed?

·         Consider the articles that you’ve read, and evaluate how the methods of data collection, research statistics employed, and overall research designs have enlightened your individual approach to research. Is there anything about your approach to your individual research that the literature in this seminar has reinforced or confirmed?

·         Were you exposed to any new sources of data that will be useful in your Doctoral Study? Be specific in your answer.

·         How do you view yourself as a global change agent in light of the topics covered in this seminar course?

Be sure to support your work with a minimum of two specific citations from the Learning Resources in this course and one or more additional scholarly sources.

Refer to the Week 8 Discussion Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this rubric to assess your work.

 

DDBA 8510 Week 8 Discussion response

By day 5 

Respond to two or more of your colleagues’ postings in one or more of the following ways:

·         Ask a probing question.

·         Share an insight from having read your colleague’s posting.

·         Offer and support an opinion.

·         Validate an idea with your own experience.

·         Make a suggestion.

·         Expand on your colleague’s posting.


Please note that, for each response, you must include a minimum of one appropriately cited scholarly reference.

Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what insights you gained as a result of reading the comments your colleagues made.