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APSM 2105: Automotive Operations Management
Effective date
January 2025
Department
Auto Parts & Service Mgmt
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course provides the students with knowledge and skills to contribute to strategic planning and scheduling of material requirements. Students will learn how to coordinate inventory needs, and the efficient handling of goods, services, materials, and related information within and between supply chains
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Determine the value-added and benefits of supply chain management and strategy implementations on overall business
- Ensure compliance of supply chain processes with relevant legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations, and industry and organization standards and policies.
- Define and explain inventory management and control techniques
- Explain global supply chain management & international trade concepts
- Recognize the role of transportation in supply chain management
- Describe inventory and distribution methods and processes
- Describe Incoterms®, the world’s essential terms of trade for the sale of goods
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Methods of assessment may include a challenge exam, submission of a product or portfolio for review, or a practical demonstration. Please contact the Department for details.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, group work, case studies, discussions, presentations, guest speakers, online activities
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Weekly planned or ad-hoc quizzes and tests |
|
Assignments |
30 |
3 assignment 10% each. Team and individual assignments and projects defined by the instructor |
|
Midterm Exam |
20 |
|
|
Final Exam |
30 |
|
Course topics
- The need for Incoterms® Supply chain essentials Inventory management Distribution systems Logistic and material handling Strategic planning and scheduling of material requirements, resource allocation, and inventory
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.