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OPMT 1120: Knowledge Management & Optimization
Effective date
May 2025
Department
Global Supply Chain Management
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
The course covers two main areas: Knowledge Management and Optimization, both crucial for effective supply chain management. In Knowledge Management, students learn about handling knowledge across supply chains, with a focus on using technology and making informed decisions. The Optimization aspect of the course provides tools for streamlining supply chain operations through methods like linear programming and scheduling techniques. Additionally, students explore the application of Generative AI in supply chain optimization, understanding how it can simulate, model, and generate data-driven insights for improved efficiency.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the importance of Knowledge Management in Supply Chains
- Utilize Techniques for Knowledge Capture and Transfer as they apply to an organization or supply chain
- Integrate technology for Knowledge Management
- Apply the principles and techniques of knowledge mapping and analysis throughout a supply chain
- Apply organization learning and continuous improvement processes in maintaining quality, reliability and/or standards
- Create Linear Programming Models
- Apply Various Techniques to optimize efficiency such as Linear Programming, Dual, the Transportation Model, Assignment, and Scheduling
- Use Artificial Intelligence for scenario analysis and optimization within supply chain processes
- Use Generative AI for conducting what-if scenarios within a digital twin environment, accurately reflecting real-world supply chain dynamics
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, case-studies, groupwork
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
20 |
|
|
Final Exam |
30 |
|
|
Assignments |
20 |
Individual and group assignments |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Two or more quizzes |
|
Participation |
10 |
|
Course topics
- Fundamentals of Knowledge Management in Supply Chains Techniques for Knowledge Capture and Transfer Technology Integration for Knowledge Management Knowledge Mapping and Analysis in Supply Chains Organizational Learning and Continuous Improvement Linear Programming Fundamentals Dual for linear programming model Transportation models Assignment and Scheduling Intellectual Property (IP), legal and ethical considerations in knowledge management and knowledge sharing
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.