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Postgraduate Handbook 2012-2013 (archived)
Module BUSI5E115: STRATEGIC SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Department: Business School (Business)
BUSI5E115: STRATEGIC SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 4 | 15 | Available in 2012/2013 | Durham |
Tied To
- N1KE12: Business and Management (HBOS) (see Postgraduate Handbook 2010-2011 for details)
- N2KE12: Business and Management (Consortium) (see Postgraduate Handbook 2010-2011 for details)
- N2KF12: Business and Management (Vertex) (see Postgraduate Handbook 2010-2011 for details)
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- To enable students to explore the contribution which Purchasing and Supply Chain Management can make to competitive advantage.
Content
- Definitions of Supply Chain Management
- Supply chain models and supply chain mapping
- Purchasing and supply
- Supplier selection and development
- International supply chains, buyer-supplier relationships, power and trust in supply chains, purchasing and SCM Strategy
- Competencies and skill requirements
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- By the end of the module, students should have a critical understanding of:
- the role of purchasing and SCM in competitive strategy;
- the complexity of supply chain mapping;
- the buyer-supplier relationship debate;
- the role of logistics and demand management in SCM;
- potential future trends in Purchasing and SCM.
Subject-specific Skills
- Have the ability to apply the subject-specific knowledge listed above as appropriate to their own organisations.
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The learning outcomes will be met through a combination of lectures, facilitated discussion sessions, group work and guided reading. Extensive use will be made of case studies.
- Assessment of this module is by summative assignment, designed to: test the acquisition and articulation of knowledge; test conceptual understanding and skills of application and interpretation within the business context.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 9 | ||||
| Groupwork | 9 | Yes | |||
| Preparation & Reading | 132 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100% | Written Assignment | 3,000 words (max.). | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Feedback on group and individual activities undertaken during contact hours. Feedback on learning set reflections and action points related to this module.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.