Global supply chain management - Module details
Global Supply Chain Management
10
MAN4106M
2011/2
April Intake Programmes
A
M (Masters)
Standard module
School of Management
School of Management
Roger Beach
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None
None
To develop a comprehensive understanding of the issues influencing the management of the supply chain in global business environments. The focus of the module will be on strategic operations issues and decision support systems and frameworks.
Formal lectures; interactive tutorials, self directed (tutor supported) learning; directed case studies used in support of lectures.
| Study Hours: | ||||||
| Lectures: | 10.00 | Directed Study: | 70.00 | |||
| Seminars/Tutorials: | 20.00 | Other: | 0.00 | |||
| Laboratory/Practical: | 0.00 | Formal Exams: | 0.00 | Total: 100.00 | ||
On successful completion of this module you will be able to...
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the role of Operations and Logistics within the global business environment; demonstrate knowledge of the supply chain issues that affect the provision of a service or product in a global business.
On successful completion of this module you will be able to...
Demonstrate experience in the use of a range of decision support frameworks that can be used to facilitate a systematic analysis of global supply chains.
On successful completion of this module you will be able to...
Demonstrate a combination of interpretative and analytical skills that can be applied in a variety of global operations and logistics scenarios.
| 001. | Assessment Type | Duration | Percentage |
| Coursework | 100% | ||
| Description | |||
| Individual assignment (3,500 words): the application of the theory in an international company of the students choice | |||
Strategic issues covered include: Factors driving the globalisation of operations and logistics. Development of global operations and logistics strategies. Organisation of operations and logistics for global competition. Planning issues covered include: Supply chain development and outsourcing. Transportation, warehousing and distribution channel design. Factors influencing supply chain behaviour. Logistical network design for global operations. Management issues covered include: Information systems requirements and supply chain management. Supply chain performance measurement. Reverse logistics and sustainability.
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