BS Supply Chain Management | Assessment of Learning

Core Learning Goals & Objectives

Program Goal #1 – Operations and Supplier Relations Management:  Demonstrate an understanding of how different business functions collaborate to support efficient and effective supply chains.   

  1. Demonstrate ability to classify different business functions over the supply chain.
  2. Demonstrate ability to identify managerial issues such as inventory management, logistics/ third party logistics.

Program Goal #2 – Supply Chain Analysis and Design: Analyze data using the proper tools to design a global supply chain.   

a) Analyze the relevant data by applying certain tools such as ERP, database management and Excel to design a global supply chain.

Program Goal #3 – Supply Chain Strategy:  Demonstrate the ability to develop strategies to manage supply chain-related issues and improve supply chain process.    

  1. Demonstrate ability to identify sources of inefficiency in supply chain-related issues such as risk, cost and time.
  2. Demonstrate ability to implement solutions by applying appropriate operational methodologies, such as forecasting, supplier relations and process improvement techniques (e.g., Lean Six Sigma).

Outcomes Data

We have compiled data to assess competency objectives through our BS Supply Chain Management program courses, These course serves as a comprehensive tool for evaluating progress toward our key objectives and AACSB accreditation standards, as it is a mandatory requirement for all undergraduate students. We have outlined various assessment methods across different areas of the course, which allow us to collect data and measure performance against established benchmarks.

See program outcomes data here: BS Supply Chain Management

Closing the Loop & Continuous Improvement

When program objective assessments are submitted, the submission form includes a section for a "closing the loop" discussion. This allows for reflection on potential adjustments that could be made to enhance the ongoing improvement of the BS Supply Chain Management program. These discussions, along with other efforts, have highlighted areas where changes could be implemented.

Student performance

  • Alumni feedback and focus groups underscored the importance of understanding stakeholder complexities and cross-functional integration within the supply chain. Based on this input, the program adopted ERPSIM, a simulation game that evaluates students on their ability to manage various supply chain aspects. Preliminary data indicate increased engagement and understanding. Additionally, faculty are collaborating with ASCM to host a gamified high school outreach program, strengthening STEM-related skills and reinforcing the program goals.

Potential changes to assessment methods

  • Capstone Revision: In DECS 550 Capstone, improvements focused on enhancing students’ written communication of findings. DECS 445 Managing Supplier Relations adopted similar adjustments to support written skills and client interaction.
  • Curriculum Repositioning: DECS 310 Operations Management was moved from the third to the second year to build foundational knowledge earlier, improving students' application of business technology.
  • Enhanced Case Analysis: DECS 435 Supply Chain Management Fundamentals now emphasizes case analysis on emerging technologies to support the Supply Chain Management goal.