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MGMT08011 2022 Supply Chain Management

General Details

Full Title
Supply Chain Management
Transcript Title
Supply Chain Managememt
Code
MGMT08011
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
MGMT - 0413 Management & Admin
Department
BUS - Business
Level
08 - Level 8
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Christopher McGurrin
Programme Membership
SG_BBUSS_K08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business
Description

This course will examine the strategic importance of good supply chain design, planning and operation for organisations. It focuses on the improvement of enterprise and supply chain performance by coordinating information and material flows, managing supplier relations and logistics, and forming strategic alliances with partners. It will provide students with the abilities to critically evaluate the strategic importance of effective supply chain management and the various approaches, opportunities and challenges supply chains face in modern organisations.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

Explain the strategic importance of supply chain management and the various approaches to supply chain design, planning and operation

2.

Explain the central role of the customer in the supply chain and the importance of strategic alignment with other organisational functions in delivering customer value

3.

Evaluate performance objectives in the supply chain and explain how supply chains compete in terms of time, cost, quality and sustainability

4.

Explain the need to coordinate processes, the opportunities and techniques for collaboration between partners within supply chains and the technology that enables this.

5.

Discuss some of the more significant trends in supply chain management at present such as Blockchain, sustainability and RFID technologies and assess the likely future development of supply chains

Teaching and Learning Strategies

  • Lectures and class discussion to develop an understanding of supply chain concepts and practices.
  • Accessible course material such as recording of live lectures, lecture notes and supporting readings, case studies and video links available on Moodle.
  • Active Learning applied in tutorials to discuss lecture material, industry developments and case studies.
  • Company case studies to give students an understanding of the practice of SCM in organisations.
  • Flipped classroom in providing students with required reading material for classroom discussion.
  • Group research project to to develop students' teamwork and research skill and to compare and critically assess the practice of SCM in industry-leading organisations.

Module Assessment Strategies

MC Quizzes in weeks 4, 8 and 12 to encourage students to read the relevant materials and to assess their understanding of SCM concepts.

Research/company-based project to assess students skills in information acquisition, assessment and synthesis by applying theory to practical implications with an organisation with whom they are familiar or their employer organisation.

Repeat Assessments

Repeat Continuous Assessment and/or Final Exam

Indicative Syllabus

Understanding the Supply Chain 

  • Outline key supply chain elements
  • Mapping the supply chain
  • Objectives of the supply chain

Supply Chain Strategy and Customer Value 

  • Supply chain design, planning and operation
  • The importance of supply chain decisions
  • Aligning competitive and supply chain strategies and achieving strategic fit
  • Understanding the customer & delivering customer value
  • Efficient and responsive supply chains

Managing Lead Time 

  • The role of time in supply chains as a source of competitive advantage
  • P:D ratios
  • Managing timeliness and time-based practices

Supply Chain Planning and Control 

  • Inventory planning and control
  • Capacity and demand management
  • Sales and Operations Planning & Inter-firm coordination approaches

Sourcing and Procuring

  • The sourcing function and supplier selection process
  • Sourcing strategy and product characteristics
  • Outsourcing and e-sourcing

Supply Chain Integration and Collaboration 

  • Supply chain relationships - internal and external
  • Benefits of collaboration & partnerships
  • Barriers to strategic partnerships

Managing Supply and Demand 

  • Principles of forecasting
  • EOQ & EBQ
  • Re-order decisions and inventory costs
  • The bullwhip effect
  • Improving visibility of demand

Supply Chain Technology and Future Trends 

  • Role of IT in supply chains
  • IT systems for communication
  • RFID
  • Blockchain and the future of supply chains
  • Sustainability in supply chains

 

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Multiple Choice Computer based assessment Coursework Assessment Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test 30 % OnGoing 2,4
2 Written Report Project Assignment 70 % End of Term 1,2,3,4,5
             

Online Learning Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Lecture Online Lecture and discussion 1 Weekly 1.00
Independent Learning Not Specified Independent Learning 3 Weekly 3.00
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 1.00 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Recommended Reading
2016-02-25 Logistics & Supply Chain Management FT Publishing International
ISBN 1292083794 ISBN-13 9781292083797

The UK's bestselling book on logistics and supply chain management - over 100,000 copies sold. Effective development and management of supply chain networks helps businesses cut costs and enhance customer value. This updated 5th edition is a clear guide to all the key topics in an integrated approach to supply chains. As well as new and updated examples and case studies, there are two new chapters: Routes to Market: Many companies now have to manage multiple distribution channels - this chapter covers strategic issues on how companies "go to market" along with the cost implications of using alternative channels. Service Logistics: As companies begin to sell performance rather than physical product, this chapter explores the implications for logistics management as the need to provide higher levels of service and customer support becomes ever more critical.

Recommended Reading
2019 Logistics Management and Strategy
ISBN 1292183683 ISBN-13 9781292183688

From Preface: This text has a clear European foundation and an international appeal. In line with the globalisation of logistics, we have included cases from other parts of the world than Europe - diverse though European logistics solutions are - including South Africa, the United States, Japan, China and Australia. Accordingly, we start in Part One with the strategic role of logistics in the supply chain. We continue by developing the marketing perspective by explaining our view of 'putting the end-customer first'. Part One finishes by exploring the concept of value and logistics costs. In Part Two, we review leveraging logistics operations in terms of their global dimensions, and of the lead-time frontier. Part Two continues by examining the challenges of coordinating manufacturing and retail processes, and the impact on logistics of just-in-time and the agile supply chain. Part Three reviews working together, first in terms of integrating the supply chain and second in terms of sourcing and supply management. Our book ends with Part Four, in which we outline the logistics future challenge. This text is intended for MSc students on logistics courses, and as an accompanying text for open learning courses such as global MSc degrees and virtual universities. It will also be attractive as a management textbook and as recommended reading on MBA options in logistics and supply chain management.

Recommended Reading
2019-04-16 Supply Chain Management Pearson Higher Education
ISBN 129225789X ISBN-13 9781292257891

For MBA, engineering master, or senior-level undergraduate courses in supply chain management. Supply Chain Management introduces high-level strategy and concepts while giving students the practical tools necessary to solve supply chain problems. Using a strategic framework, students are guided through all of the key drivers of supply chain performance, including facilities, inventory, transportation, information, sourcing, and pricing. The 7th Edition, Global Edition, weaves in compelling case study examples to illustrate how good supply chain management offers a competitive advantage and how poor supply chain management can damage an organisation's performance. With this text, students gain a deeper understanding of supply chains and a firm grasp on the practical managerial levers that can improve supply chain performance.

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources

Martin Christopher, 2016 Logistics & Supply Chain Management FT Publishing International
ISBN-10 1292083794, ISBN-13 9781292083797

Other Resources

Full text journals available on Library databases:

Emerald

International Journal of Operations & Production Management

International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management

Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management

Supply Chain Management: An International Journal

Business Source Premier

Manufacturing & Service Operations Management

Production & Operations Management

Operations Management

Operations & Fulfillment

Logistics Management

Supply Chain Management Review

Journal of Business Logistics

Additional Information

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