QLTY09024 2019 Value Stream Optimisation
This subject aims to provide the students with the skills and knowledge required to to develop the value stream as a source of competitive advantage.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Recognise the value stream as a source of competitive advantage.
Utilise value stream mapping tools.
Demonstrate strategic thinking in the context of value stream optimisation.
Formulate the total value within the supply chain.
Plan a performance measurement system for the value chain.
Align the value stream in the context of sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
Teaching and Learning Strategies
The course delivery will draw on various resources including:
- Traditional lecture.
- The students' own industrial experience.
- Work related assignments.
- Guest lecturers on topics that are topical and relevant.
Module Assessment Strategies
Continuous Assessment
Assignments 30%
Final Examination
One written two and a half hour paper 70%
Indicative Practicals/Projects
1 Apply the seven value stream mapping tools
2 Critique the Lean philosophy
3 Examine a supply network
4 Develop a performance system for a supply chain
5 Investigate the CSR issues within the supply chain
Repeat Assessments
Listed on Moodle course page
Indicative Syllabus
1. Understanding the value stream. Developing a ‘Lean Philosophy' for Value Stream Management. Seven value stream mapping tools. Applications of value stream mapping. Lean Information
2. The Four Pillar Model. Policy deployment, cross-functional management. Supplier Integration. Tiered supply chain. Supplier associations
3. Strategic Supply Management. Strategic Purchasing. Supply strategies for competitive advantage.
4. Customer-Supplier relationships. Vendor Managed Inventory. Value network. E-supply chains.
5. Strategic Performance Measurement Systems. Balanced Scorecard. Supply-Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model.
6. Environmental strategies in supply and sourcing. Green and sustainable supply chains. Corporate Social Responsibility
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Continuous Assessment Project Work | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 30 % | Any | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam 2 1/2 hour written paper | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 70 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Part Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Online Lecture | Online | On line Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Module Resources
Authors |
Title |
Publishers |
Year |
Autry, C & Moon, M. |
Achieving Supply Chain Integration |
Pearson |
2016 |
Handfield,R. and Borarth, E |
Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management 4th Edition |
Pearson |
2016 |
Multiple |
Harvard Business Review on Managing the Value Chain |
HBR Paperback Series |
On-going |
Multiple |
Journal Article (IJPOM, JMTM JOM etc.) |
MCB, Elsevier etc. |
On-going |
Moodle Page
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Seminal and current articles from peer-reviewed academic journals will be provided
Journals independently researched from IT Sligo library database
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