Lesson Plan

• Describe the role of supply chain management in controlling inventory costs and availability.
• Explain how integrated SCM improves forecast accuracy, flexibility, and risk management.
• Calculate safety stock using the Z‑factor formula.
• Evaluate the impact of technologies such as ERP and RFID on inventory visibility.
• Analyse a real‑world case study to identify SCM strengths, weaknesses and propose improvements.

• Projector and screen
• Whiteboard and markers
• Handout summarising key SCM concepts
• Case‑study worksheet
• Calculator or spreadsheet software on laptops
• Sample RFID/barcode images for discussion

Begin with a quick question: “What would happen if a popular product ran out of stock on Black Friday?” Connect this to students’ prior knowledge of EOQ and safety stock. Explain that today’s success criteria are to describe why supply chain management is critical and to perform a simple safety‑stock calculation.

1. Do‑now (5’) – Students write a brief response to the product‑shortage scenario (activates prior knowledge).
2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Slides covering the five key reasons SCM is critical (cost reduction, service, flexibility, forecasting, risk).
3. Safety‑stock calculation activity (15’) – In pairs, use provided data to compute safety stock with the Z‑factor formula; teacher circulates for feedback.
4. Case‑study analysis (15’) – Groups examine a short SCM case, identify strengths/weaknesses, and suggest improvements; share findings.
5. Technology showcase (10’) – Demonstrate ERP/RFID dashboard screenshots; discuss how real‑time data enhances inventory visibility.
6. Summary & exit ticket (5’) – Students write one way integrated SCM can lower inventory costs; collect for formative assessment.

Recap the link between effective SCM and lower inventory costs, better service, and greater flexibility. Collect the exit tickets and remind students of the homework: complete the EOQ worksheet and write a short reflection on how a supply‑chain disruption could affect safety stock levels.