CU Efficient Supply Chain and Business Competitiveness Discussion

For this discussion, revisit the five learning objectives you have been given for your MBA supply chain management course.

• Identify the elements of a supply chain.
• Describe the challenges of coordinating a supply chain.
• Explain the role of the supply chain in enabling business competitiveness.
• Recommend a framework for supply chain management.
• Analyze contemporary trends and issues in effective supply chain management.

As you are compiling your resource list and drafting your lesson plans and assessment for your Sparkwimville MBA students, consider which resources you are using to help your students achieve the learning objectives set for them. Also, ensure that the learning objectives align with the material being taught; if the learning objective for your MBA students is to be able to discuss manufacturing of all-electric vehicles, you would not use 10-year-old materials focused on internal combustion engines, for instance.

For your initial discussion post this week, address the following:

• Of the five learning outcomes above, identify one that you wish to focus on for your MBA students.
  • Why did you choose this objective?
• Identify three resources that could be used to help your students gain relevant skills and knowledge related to your chosen learning objective.
  • How are the resources you chose aligned to your learning objective?

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The authors present considerations related to MBA program design and student choice factors that educators should keep in mind when developing programs and curricula.

Palmer, F. (2020). The shift to e-learning solutions in a changing world. Logistics & Transport Focus, 22(8), 68.

This article discusses how e-learning solutions shift in a changing world and the need to adopt more accessible learning and professional development solutions.

Tanis, C. J. (2020). The seven principles of online learning: Feedback from faculty and alumni on its importance for teaching and learning. Research in Learning Technology, 28, 1–26.