supply chain MANAGEMENT (Collegiate)
Supply Chain Management challenges members to demonstrate their understanding of the flow of goods, information, and finances within a supply chain through an objective test. This event covers topics such as logistics, procurement, inventory control, distribution, and the technologies and strategies that support efficient and effective supply chain operations.
Event Overview
Division: Collegiate
Event Type: Individual
Event Category: Objective Test, 100-multiple choice questions (breakdown of question by competencies below)
Objective Test Time: 50 minutes
Career Cluster Framework Connection: Supply Chain & Transportation
NACE Competency Alignment: Career & Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Professionalism, Technology
Items Competitor Must Provide: Sharpened Pencil, Computer, Conference-provided nametag, Photo identification, Attire that meets the Florida FBLA Dress Code.
Items FBLA Must Provide: Test login information link & password.
Knowledge Areas
• Essential Supply Chain Management Concepts
• Supply Chain Topics
• Characteristics for Successful Supply Chain Managers
• Supply Chain Planning and Design
• Supply Chain Process
• Product Portfolio Management
• Improving Supply Chain Network Performance
• Production Planning and Control
• Supply Chain Coordination and Decision Making for the Flow of Products, Services, and Information
• Supply Chain Management Contemporary Issues
• Channels of Distribution
Test questions are based on the knowledge areas and objectives outlined for this event. Detailed objectives can be found in the study guide included in these guidelines.
State
Eligibility
· FBLA membership dues are paid by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on February 1st of the current program year.
· Members must be registered for the SLC and pay the state conference registration fee in order to participate in competitive events.
· Members must stay within the official FBLA housing block of the official FBLA hotel to be eligible to compete.
· Each chapter may submit six students in this event.
· On the state level, each member can compete in up to three different events in the following combinations: three objective tests OR two objective tests and one performance OR two objective tests and one production or one objective test and two production OR one objective test, one performance, and one production. Students may enter the Christopher Heider, Rob Kelleher, Who’s Who event, and one Chapter event (Community Service, State of the Chapter) in addition to their above chosen events.
· Picture identification (physical or digital: driver’s license, passport, state-issued identification, or school-issued identification) matching the conference nametag is required when checking in for competitive events.
· If competitors are late for an objective test, they may be either disqualified or permitted to begin late with no extension of the time as scheduled. This is up to the discretion of the proctor.
· Participants must adhere to the Florida FBLA dress code established by the Florida Board of Directors or they will not be permitted to participate in the competitive event.
Recognition
· The number of competitors will determine the number of winners. The maximum number of winners for each competitive event is 4.
Event Administration
· This event is an objective test administered prior to the SLC.
· No reference or study materials may be brought to the testing site.
· No calculators may be brought into the testing site; online calculators will be provided through the testing software.
Scoring
· Ties are broken by comparing the correct number of answers to the last 10 questions on the test. If a tie remains, answers to the last 20 questions on the test will be reviewed to determine the winner. If a tie remains, the competitor who completed the test in a shorter amount of time will place higher.
· Results announced at the National Leadership Conference are considered official and will not be changed after the conclusion of the National Leadership Conference.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
· FBLA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing reasonable accommodations for competitors. Accommodation requests must be submitted through the conference registration system by the official registration deadline. All requests will be reviewed, and additional documentation may be required to determine eligibility and appropriate support.
Penalty Points
· Competitors may be disqualified if they violate the Competitive Event Guidelines or the Honor Code.
Electronic Devices
· Unless approved as part of a documented accommodation, all cell phones, smartwatches, electronic devices, and headphones must be turned off and stored away before the competition begins. Visible devices during the event will be considered a violation of the FBLA Honor Code.
National
If competing at the National level, be sure to see the National guidelines at https://www.fbla.org/collegiate/competitive-events/
Study Guide: Knowledge Areas and Objectives
A. Essential Supply Chain Management Concepts
1. Define supply chain management.
2. Define the entire supply chain.
3. Define logistics.
4. Explain how logistics impacts supply chain management.
5. Describe how E-commerce, logistics, import taxes, risk, tariffs, customs, and other legal aspects impact global trading.
6. Analyze the creation of new value in the supply chain for customers, society, and the environment.
7. Explain how supply chain management is practiced in a wide array of industries.
8. Explain demand forecasting,
9. Define logistics management.
10. Define physical and information flows.
11. Define strategic orientation for saving money within an organization.
12. Describe the global impact on supply chain management.
13. Explain the importance of understanding importing, exporting, trade agreements, and customs regulations for supply chain management.
14. Explain the reasons for growth of supply chain management (information revolution, increased competition in globalized markets, relationship management)
B. Supply Chain Topics
1. Define analytics.
2. Explain customer relationship management.
3. Describe the role of forecasting.
4. Explain the growth of global distribution.
5. Explain supply chain management for healthcare industry.
6. Explain the logistics of inventory management.
7. Define procurement.
8. Describe sales and operations planning.
9. Define supply market intelligence.
10. Define sustainability for supply chain management.
11. Explain the relationship between supply chain management and transportation planning.
12. Describe careers associated with supply chain management.
C. Characteristics for Successful Supply Chain Managers
1. 5. Describe leadership opportunities for supply chain management.
2. 7. Describe effective communication skills for supply chain managers.
3. 8. Explain responsibility ethics for supply chain management.
4. 9. Describe language skills possessed by successful chain managers.
5. 10. Explain the importance of flexible thinking in supply chain management.
13. Understand freight terminology.
14. Explain the importance of people and problem-solving skills among successful supply chain managers.
15. Explain the importance of technology skills among supply chain managers.
16. Explain the sense of urgency associated with supply chain management.
17. Describe the importance of Excel knowledge for supply chain management.
18. Describe the temperament required for successful supply chain management.
D. Supply Chain Planning and Design
1. Explain the relationship between purchasing and supply chain management.
2. Explain how a company will provide value to supply chain management.
3. Explain how suppliers, subcontractors, transportation providers, and product distribution is determined by a company.
4. Define supply chain integration.
5. Describe management of supply and demand for supply chain management.
6. Describe the efficient facility network design for supply chain management.
7. Explain the importance of expense management for supply chain management.
E. Supply Chain Process
1. Describe the role of manufacturing in a supply chain context.
2. Define inventory management’s important relationship with supply chain management.
3. Explain transportation management in a supply chain.
4. Explain the role and cost of warehouses in supply chain management.
5. Explain the process for product returns.
6. Describe the importance of customer service in a supply chain.
F. Product Portfolio Management
1. Determine what products to sell.
2. Explain how a company determines what products are used and sold by a business.
3. Define a product portfolio.
4. Explain the Pareto principle.
5. Identify slow-moving products headed toward obsolescence.
6. Explain the importance of minimizing inventory during all stages of supply chain management.
I. Improving supply chain network performance
1. Explain the importance of synchronizing material flow.
2. Define inventory maximization.
3. Define decoupling points for inventory maximization.
4. Explain how algorithms are used to maximize capital costs associated with supply chain management.
5. Explain how proximity to the customer relates to supply chain efficiency.
6. Describe how product sourcing decisions are made.
7. Describe evaluation processes for supply chain management.
8. Define how supply chain management meets consumer needs.
9. Explain how market signal and consumer demand impact supply chain management.
10. Explain how to meet and improve customer needs for supply chain management.
11. Describe how supply chain management meets and improves the logistic needs of different customer segments.
J. Production Planning and Control
1. Describe different types of supply chain management planning.
2. Define Static vs. Dynamic Planning.
3. Explain how a master production schedule is determined.
4. Define Bill of Material (BOM).
5. Describe raw materials required for supply chain management.
6. Describe work-in-process for supply chain management.
7. Define finished goods and the goal to move those goods.
L. Supply Chain Coordination and Decision Making for the Flow of Products, Services, and Information
1. Explain the importance of cooperation and coordination in a supply chain.
2. Describe the role of outsourcing in a supply chain.
3. Describe measurement of supply chain performance.
4. Explain the role of the team in supply chain management.
5. Describe the channels of distribution for supply chain management.
M. Supply Chain Management Contemporary Issues
1. Describe the impact of information technology in supply chain management.
2. Explain how E-business has impacted supply chain management.
3. Describe the financial flow in supply chain management.
4. Explain how e-commerce has impacted channels of distribution.
5. Describe political and economic events that impact supply chain management.
6. Explain how competition impact supply chain management decisions.
N. Channels of Distribution
1. List the functions of distribution channels.
2. Explain time, place, and ownership utility.
3. Explain the role of marketing channels for assembly, storage, sorting, and transportation of goods from manufacturers to customers.
4. Define facilitation in supply chain management.
5. Explain how channels of distribution provide pre-sale and post-purchase services like financing, maintenance, information dissemination, and channel coordination.
6. Explain how supply chain management creates efficiencies.
7. Describe how supply chain management involves sharing risks since most of the channels buy the products beforehand, they also share the risk with the manufacturers and do everything possible to sell it.
8. Define indirect channels of distribution.
9. Define the role of intermediaries in selling products.
10. Define one-level channel of distribution (manufacturer to retailer to customer)
11. Define two-level channel (manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer to customer)
12. Define three-level channel (manufacturer to agent to wholesaler to retailer to customer)
13. Describe dual distribution (showroom and internet selling)
14. Explain how services use intermediaries to reach the final customers.
15. Define the on-demand business model.
16. Describe how market, product, competition, and company impact the choice of product distribution.
17. Explain how product characteristics (perishability, cost, and technicality) impact supply chain management.