WM317-15 Supply Chain Management
Introductory description
Since the inception of Supply Chain Management in 1982 the concept and scope of supply chain is now embedded in the overall strategy of most leading organisations, who recognise it as a key part of their competitive advantage. Therefore, it is important for students to understand the key principles and their role within the supply chain.
Module aims
The principal aim of this module is to provide participants with knowledge and comprehension of supply chain management and supply chain; part of this aim, is to develop the participant’s ability to be able to apply the fundamental concepts of supply chain management and supply chain in an organisational context, via in module exercises during the module and in the Post Module Assessment (PMA) at the end.
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.
Fundamentals of supply chain management
Global supply chain networks, strategies and design
Procurement and supplier selection
Supply chain relationships and integration
Technology in the supply chain
Closed loop supply chains and sustainability in the supply chain
Measuring supply chain management performance
Case studies and exercises
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Identify the relevance and significance of the fundamental principles, theories, tools & techniques of supply chain management.
- Demonstrate the importance of developing enabling practices as a route to achieving a sustainable supply chain from a supply chain management performance perspective.
- Critically analyse the ‘what’ and ‘how’ various assessment approaches may be used most appropriately to measure both supply chain management and supply chain performance.
- 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 and identifying appropriate recommendations.
Indicative reading list
Chopra, S (2019) Supply Chain Management: strategy, planning and operations, 5th Ed. Harlow, England: Pearson Education Limited. ISBN:1292257911 & 978129225789114.
Mangan J. & Lalwani, C. (2021) Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 4th Ed. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. ISBN: 9781119702993. 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
View reading list on Talis Aspire
Subject specific skills
Knowledge, critique and practical application of Supply Chain Management
Transferable skills
Critical thinking, Problem solving, Self-awareness, Communication, Teamwork and working effectively with others and Information literacy (research skills)
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Lectures | 22 sessions of 1 hour (24%) |
| Seminars | 15 sessions of 1 hour (17%) |
| Private study | 53 hours (59%) |
| Total | 90 hours |
Private study description
Self-directed learning/study with directed reading.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A2
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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Assessment component |
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| Post Module Assignment | 100% | 60 hours | Yes (extension) |
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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)