Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2013-2014 (archived)
Module BUSI5A415: STRATEGIC SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (ONLINE)
Department: Business School (Business)
BUSI5A415: STRATEGIC SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (ONLINE)
| Type | Tied | Level | 4 | Credits | 15 | Availability | Available in 2013/14 | Module Cap |
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| Tied to | N1KS17 |
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| Tied to | N1KR17 |
| Tied to | N1N317 |
| Tied to | N1N417 |
Prerequisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- To enable students to explore the contribution, which Purchasing and Supply Chain Management can make to competitive advantage. Emphasis is placed on giving students an in-depth understanding at an advanced level of the complexities of managing supply chains. Further emphasis is placed on critically evaluating the principal processes, which add value, primarily in manufacturing, but also in service sectors.
Content
- Introduction to Strategic Supply Chain Management
- Purchasing and the Supply Base
- Buyer - Supplier Relationships
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Information Flow and Demand Chains
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- e-Supply Chains
- Logistics and Future Trends
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- By the end of the module, students will have gained an understanding and be aware 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:
- Upon successful completion of the module, the students will:
- be able to recognise the need/opportunity to use the main supply chain management techniques;
Key Skills:
- Written communication; planning, organising and time management; problem solving and analysis; using initiative; computer literacy.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The module is delivered via online learning, divided up into study weeks with specially produced resources within each week. Resources vary according to the learning outcomes but normally include: video content, directed reading, reflection through activities, opportunities for self-assessment and peer-to-peer learning within a tutor-facilitated discussion board. Tutors provide feedback on formative work and facilitate discussion board communication as well as being available for individual consultation as necessary (usually by email and Skype). 
- The summative assessment of the module is designed to test the acquisition and articulation of knowledge and critical understanding, and skills of application and interpretation within the business context.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Video content, directed reading, self-assessed assignments and guidance for further reading) | 150 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Written Assignment | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Written Assignment | 4,000 words maximum | 100% | Same |
Formative Assessment:
A written assignment of 1,500 words, or its multimedia equivalent, which may involve some group work.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University