syllabus

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Course Syllabus
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Spring 2018
International Logistics and Supply Chain Management
COURSE INFORMATION
MKT | 3 credits | 400 level | 45 contact hours
Class hours: Tuesdays at 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Please refer to course outline carefully.
Professor: Pairach Piboonrungroj, Ph.D. | Email: me@pairach.com
Website: https://pairach.com/international-logistics
Prerequisite: None
RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS & COURSE MATERIALS
Main Textbook:
Piboonrungroj, P. 2018. International Logistics and Supply Chain Management: A Southeast Asia
Perspective, Chiang Mai: North Road Analytics Press. (Online:
URL=https://pairach.com/ILSCMbook/)
Supporting textbooks:
Gibson, B, Hanna, J., Defee, C., Chen, H. 2014. The Definitive Guide to Integrated Supply Chain
Management: Optimize the interaction between supply chain processes, Tools, and
Technologies. Council of Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP). Pearson
education limited: New Jersey.
Frankel, R. 2014. The Definitive Guide to Supply Chain Best Practices: Comprehensive Lessons and
Cases in Effective SCM. Council of Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP). Pearson
education limited: New Jersey.
Christopher, M. 2011. Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Creating Value-Adding Network. 4
eds. Pearson education limited: London.
Rushton, A., Croucher, P. and Baker, P. 2006. The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution
Management. 4 eds. Kegan Page: London.
Note: Course materials will be provided onsite. Additional readings will be assigned in class.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course, International Logistics and Supply Chain Management, focuses on the current
development of the international logistics especially in Southeast Asia. The essential contents of the
course cover the fundamental knowledge of international logistics and global supply chain
development including infrastructure improvement, international trade facilitations and the role of
globalization.

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Students who successfully complete this course are expected to be able to critically understand the
role of international logistics on the global economy and international trade, to systematically analyze
the international logistics situations and be able to suggest the managerial solution and sustainable
policy.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Welcome to International Logistics and Supply Chain Management. In this course, we will study
different aspects of issues related to international logistics and supply chain management and
development in the contexts of Southeast Asia region
By the end of this semester students should achieve the following capabilities:
• Knowledge-specific capabilities: encompassing fundamental concepts, key principles,
relevant theories, applicable methods and contemporary issues and practices related to the
international logistics and supply chain management especially in the Southeast Asia
contexts. The ability to critically analyze and apply these knowledge capabilities in different
circumstances is emphasized.
• Problem-solving capabilities: the focus is to develop the ability to think critically and
creatively and to be analytical, methodological and innovative in approaching problems in
international logistics and supply chain management.
• Research capabilities: the emphasis is to develop capabilities in conducting literature
reviews based on specific research problems or questions, in analyzing empirical data, in
logically and systematically organizing research data and information generated from
research, and in efficiently and effectively communicating to interested parties related to
international logistics and supply chain management.
EXPECTED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
After successful completion of this course, students should:
• Be able to effectively discuss the nature of international logistics and supply chain
management in the Southeast Asian contexts.
• Appreciate the key challenges and risks involved in international logistics and supply chain
management in the Southeast Asian contexts.
• Discuss the nature and role of the key parties related to international logistics and supply
chain management in Southeast Asia.
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the various international logistics policy and supply
chain management techniques available.
• Suggest an appropreate international logistics develpment policy and supply chain
management techniques in the Southeast Asian contexts.
TEACHING METHOD AND STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
The text book theory will be applied to real life situations, and there will be lectures, discussions,
presentations, and analysis of various case studies. Since we will have some computer class, students
will be notified to bring laptops to some classes.
Students are encouraged to ask questions and will be responsible for reading the applicable sections
of the text book or suggested papers or reports before arriving in the class room. Students are also
required to attend classes and participate actively in the class discussions.

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OUTLINE
Week Topic / Subject Readings Assignments Due
1
Jan 16th
1. Understanding the
Concept of International
Logistics and Supply Chain
Management
Defining Logistics and
Supply Chain Management
Report 1 assigned
2
Jan 23rd
No class CMU Commencement Day
3
Jan 30th
No class Compensation of Field Trip
4
Feb 6th
2. Defining Customer value
& logistics and supply chain
management
Marketing logistics /
Customer value / defining
your supply chain
Fieldtrip 1
Tourism Supply Chain
Deadline: Feb 12th
(printed copy in course inbox)
5
Feb 13th
3. Mapping logistics and
supply chains
Seven tools / Quick Scan /
SCOR Model
Fieldtrip 2
Fruit Supply Chain
Deadline: Feb 19th
(printed copy in course inbox)
6
Feb 20th
No class Compensation of Field Trip
7
Feb 27th
4. Measuring Logistics and
Supply chain management
World Bank report on
Logistics Performance
Indicators (LPI)
Report 1
submitted in the class
8 Midterm Exam on March 5th
– 8th
9
March
13th
5. Multimodal Transports
Lecture on 13th
Banomyong and Beresford
(2001) Multimodal
Transport
Report 2 Assigned
10
March
20th
6. Logistics Network Design
& Planning
The handbook of Logistics
and Distribution mgmt.
11
March
27th
7. Supply Chain
Collaboration
Research Papers on Supply
Chain collaboration
Fieldtrip 3
Visiting Logistics Association
Deadline: April 2nd
(printed copy in course inbox)

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Week Topic / Subject Readings Assignments Due
12
April 3rd
8. Reverse logistics Research papers on reverse
logistics
13
April 10th
9. Sustainable Supply Chain
Management
Reports on sustainable
supply chain management
Fieldtrip 4
From Farm to Fork
Deadline: April 18th
(printed copy in course inbox)
14
April 17th
No class Songkran festival / Spring
Break
15
April 24th
10. Presentation Report 2 submission in class
and presentation
16 Final Exam on April 30th
– May 3rd
Note: - Course Schedule may need to be changed, please consult responsible lecturer for
confirmation.
- Field trips are mandatory and will be discussed an appropriate time in the class.
ASSESSMENT AND GRADES SCALE
The course grade is based on these elements; group project, individual project and three fieldtrip
reports. Related course materials, such as summaries of lecture notes, solution keys to assignments
and projects will be posted on the course website listed above as the class progresses. The midterm
and final exams will be held by the USAC calendar. The grades are assigned according to the
following formula:
• 20%: Report 1
Each student will select a product to assess customer value and its international logistics and supply
chain network. Submission include a 2,000-word of report and a 10-minute presentation with slides.
• 20% Report 2
Each student will discuss related issues to the product in the Report 1. Submission include a 2,000-
word report and a 10-minute presentation with slides.
• 20% Individual field trip reports (5% for each field trip report)
For each field trip, student will write a 500-word report to present the experience learned from the
field trip and their reflection based on the topic assigned. Therefore, student must submit 4 trip
reports by the deadlines indicated on the course outline.
• 20% Midterm Exam
The midterm exam covering topic 1-4.
• 20% Final Exam
The final exam covering topic 5-9.

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GRADES SCALE
A = 100-93 B+ = 89-87 C+ = 79-77 D+ = 69-67 F = 59-0
A- = 92-90 B = 86-83 C = 76-73 D = 66-63
B- = 82-80 C- = 72-70 D- = 62-60
Plagiarism, cheating, submitting work of another person or work previously used and other forms of
academic dishonesty will lead to lowered course grades, failure of the course or more severe
measures, depending on judgments of the gravity of the individual case. An example of academic
misconduct is plagiarism: “Using the words or ideas of another, from the Internet or any source,
without proper citation of the sources.” Any question, please refer to your professor and program
director.
CLASS ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend all class lectures, and will be responsible for understanding the
concepts presented in class. Attendance will be considered for grading purposes. Attendance is
required and it is checked at every class. Course instructors will record class attendance and notify the
Resident Director when a student is not attending regularly.
The final attendance grade will be lowered by 1% (5 points) for every unexcused absence (0.75% or 3
points for class sessions of 1.5 hours or less); each tardy counts as 0.5 of an absence. A student who
fails to fulfil his or her academic obligations and misses 25% of total course hours or more will be
considered as having abandoned the course and the final course grade will be reported as an “F”.
If there is a certified medical reason for being absent, the student must notify the USAC Chiang Mai
staff immediately. These are excused absences and will not lower the final grade. If absent, you are
still responsible for all notes, work due, collected or assigned, and must be fully prepared for the
following class. Absences may only be excused with documentation.
Tests and Exams cannot be rescheduled for any reason. Do not ask to make any changes. A missed
test or final will count 0 points. Please respect this rule!
If Auditing, please see professor for requirements. Confirm audit status by USAC deadline. No changes
allowed after that date. You are required to attend at least 80% of all classes. You are required to do
all coursework, assignments, tests, midterm, group work etc. You are only excused from the final
exam. You must participate actively in the group work so as not to damage the grade of your group
mates. Students who fail to meet the attendance expectation or who fail to complete assignments will
lose the privilege of auditing and be withdrawn from the course. The withdrawal will be noted on the
USAC grade report. Final grade on transcript will be Audit if all course requirements are satisfactorily
met as listed here. Check with professor for any additional requirements.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Normally, each course requires a mid-term evaluation and a written final examination. The nature of
a particular course may dictate a form of assessment other than a written exam.
Examinations must be taken as scheduled and students should be informed of the results of the
exams and other assignments in a timely fashion.

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Students are responsible for confirming that all assignments have been received by their professors.
This includes assignments submitted electronically or left the instructor’s desk or mailbox when the
professor is not present.
Students are responsible for monitoring their progress in courses and for maintaining contact with
professors regarding assignments and grades.
Students are responsible for the material covered in class, and are expected to arrange for the
completion of all missed class assignments and homework. Students who are arranging make-up
work should do so in advance whenever possible and be prompt in the completion of missed work.
Students should recognize that requests to instructors regarding missed work should be timely and
reasonable and may or may not be granted in cases of unexcused absences.
USAC recognizes the religious obligations of its students. Any student who misses class, quizzes,
examinations or any other class or lab work in order to observe religious holy days shall, whenever
possible, be given an opportunity during that semester or session to make up the missed
assignments. The make-up opportunity must be arranged in advance and will apply only to the
specific religious holy day absence.
DISABILITY POLICY
Every effort will be made to accommodate students with disabilities or special learning needs. If you
have a documented disability for which you have already requested accommodations through the
USAC Central office, your instructor will have been notified so that arrangements can be made early
in the term.
ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY
Plagiarism, cheating, submitting work of another person or work previously used and other forms of
academic dishonesty will lead to lowered course grades, failure of the course or more severe
measures, depending on judgments of the gravity of the individual case.
STATEMENT ON AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDING
Surreptitious or covert video-taping of class or unauthorized audio recording of class is prohibited by
law and by USAC policy. This class may be videotaped or audio recorded only with the written
permission of the instructor. In order to accommodate students with disabilities, some students may
have been given permission to record class lectures and discussions. Therefore, students should
understand that their comments during class may be recorded.