To develop in students an understanding of the principles and concepts of supply chain management.
Learning Outcomes
This course will help the students to enhance their critical thinking skills through its emphasis on a systematic approach to the analysis of the key functions, responsibilities and challenges of supply chain management.
Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures
24
Tutorials
0
Laboratories
0
Seminars
0
Independent Learning Time
51
Total
75
Placements
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
Indicative Syllabus
The topics to be covered in this module include:Introduction to supply chain management. Logistics network configuration. Inventory management, distribution strategies and strategic alliances. Customer value and coordinated product and supply chain design. Information technology and decision support systems for supply chain management.
Assessment
Continuous Assessment
30%
Examination Weight
70%
Indicative Reading List
Semchi-Levi et al. (2000) Designing and Managing the Supply Chain McGraw-HillHandfield et al (1998) Introduction to Supply Chain Management Prentice Hall (3rd Edition)