Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description The module covers the areas of product and service distribution through examining a number of selected topics including: supply networks; supply chains; distribution management; channel management; inventory management; forecasting; and technology for supply chains. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Discuss current issues in channel design and channel management 2. Describe the current and future challenges in the areas of supply chain management, logistics, and distribution 3. Map the processes involved in channel management 4. Identify the nature of partnerships within distribution channels 5. Appraise the current and future challenges in the areas of supply chain management, logistics, and distribution 6. Describe the nature of partnerships within distribution channels | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Supply Chain ManagementAn introduction to supply chain management and the role of the supply chain in distribution channel managementChannel ManagementAn introduction to the issues of channel management including choices of channel for distributing products and servicesLogisticsAn introduction to the logistics function and its role within distribution channel managementServices vs ProductsAn introduction to the differences in channel management between products and servicesTechnologyAn introduction to technology and how it is applied to channel management and supply chain managementCurrent and Future IssuesAn overview of current and future issues affecting channel management choices | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of Last Revision | 18-DEC-09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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