WM317-15 Supply Chain Management
Introductory description
N/A.
Module aims
In the context of transformation, the principal aim of this module is to provide participants with knowledge (what), comprehension (why and how) of supply chain management and supply chain; part of this aim, and transformation, is also to develop the participant’s ability (how/skills) to be able to apply the fundamental principles and concept of supply chain management and supply chain in an organisational context, via simulation during the module and in the Post Module Assessment (PMA) at the end.
Note: the delivery of the module will embrace “learning in the context of transformation” and in the format [what, why and how] of direct, design, deliver and the development of supply chain management and supply chain.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
1, Introduction to the module and supply chain management (delivered across x2 sessions)
2, Fundamentals of supply chain management and supply chain (delivered across x2 sessions)
3, Global supply chain networks and strategies (delivered across x2 sessions)
3, Marketing Intelligence in the Supply Chain (delivered across x1 session)
4, Strategic Advantage in Supply Chains (delivered across x2 sessions)
5, Strategic Supply Chain Design (delivered across x2 sessions)
6, Strategic Integration for Planning, Sales and Operations in the Supply Chain (delivered across x2 sessions)
7, Driving Technology in the Supply Chain (delivered across x2 sessions)
8, Innovation in the Supply Chain (delivered across x1 session)
9, End to End and Closed-Loop Supply Chains (delivered across x2 sessions)
10, Supplier Selection & Procurement (delivered across x1 session)
11, Forecasting & Inventory Management (delivered across x1 session)
12, Constraints in the Supply Chain (delivered across x2 sessions)
13, Supply Chain Experience: a problem solving and reflective exercise (delivered across x1 session)
14, Lean & Agile in the Supply Chain (delivered across x2 sessions)
15, Logistics in the Supply Chain (Business on the Move Board Game) (delivered across x2 sessions)
16, Supply Chain Mapping (delivered across x2 sessions)
17, Talent in the Supply Chain (delivered across x1 session)
18, Sustainability in the supply chain (delivered across x1 session)
19, Case studies and simulation exercises – identifying root causes in the supply chain, supplier and customer segmentation, supply chain structure/design, procurement strategies, supply chain integration, supply chain mapping and logistics in the supply chain for integrated and experiential learning
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- On successful completion of the module, students will be able to identify the relevance and significance of the fundamental principles, theories and concepts of supply chain management.
- On successful completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate the importance of developing enabling practices as a route to achieving a sustainable supply chain from a supply chain management performance perspective.
- On successful completion of the module, students will be able to critically analyse and evaluate appropriate tools, techniques and measures used in supply chain management to develop and manage supply chains.
- On successful completion of the module, students will be able to critically analyse the ‘what’ and ‘how’ various assessment approaches may be used most appropriately to measure both supply chain management and supply chain performance.
- On successful completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate a sound skills base when assessing any real-world supply chain management and supply chain issue through applying learned models, frameworks tools and techniques.
- On successful completion of the module, students will be able to identify appropriate recommendations for supply chain management and supply chain improvements based on gained knowledge and comprehension.
Indicative reading list
Chopra, S (2019) Supply Chain Management: strategy, planning and operations, 5th Ed. Harlow, England: Pearson Education Limited. ISBN:1292257911 & 978129225789114. Library Classmark: TBC
Mangan J. & Lalwani, C. (2016) Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 3rd Ed. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. ISBN:1119998840. Library Classmark: HD38.5.M3637
Christopher, M (2016) Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 5th Ed. Harlow, England: Pearson Education Limited. ISBN: 9781292083797: Library Classmark: HD38.5 .C46
Note: additional texts will be placed on Moodle and participants will be encouraged to use up-to-date journal articles.
Subject specific skills
No subject specific skills defined for this module.
Transferable skills
No transferable skills defined for this module.
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Lectures | 26 sessions of 1 hour (100%) |
| Total | 26 hours |
Private study description
Self-directed learning/study: 124 hours consisting of reviewing and reflecting on all module content leading to PMA.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A1
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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Assessment component |
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| Post Module Assignment | 100% | Yes (extension) | |
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PMA 3000 +/- 10% Words. The assessment will be considered and an overall final mark returned following the participant's submission of their individual PMA work.. |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Written (and verbal at a participant¿s request) feedback will be given as appropriate to the assessment type ¿ feedback of a minimum of 250 words will be provided to the participant using WMG¿s standard feedback template, which focuses on strengths and areas for improvement. Suggestions for `how¿ to improve will also be provided to the participant.
Courses
This module is Core optional for:
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UWMS-H7B1 Undergraduate Applied Engineering
- Year 3 of H7BC Applied Engineering (Business)
- Year 3 of H7BA Applied Engineering (Manufacturing Systems)
- Year 3 of H7BB Applied Engineering (Product Creation)
- Year 4 of H7BC Applied Engineering (Business)
- Year 4 of H7BA Applied Engineering (Manufacturing Systems)
- Year 4 of H7BB Applied Engineering (Product Creation)
This module is Optional for:
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UWMS-H7B1 Undergraduate Applied Engineering
- Year 3 of H7B1 Applied Engineering
- Year 3 of H7BD Applied Engineering (Rail)
- Year 4 of H7B1 Applied Engineering
- Year 4 of H7BD Applied Engineering (Rail)