Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7043
Title: Supply Chain Management
Long Title: Supply Chain Management
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2021/22 ( January 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to provide the student with an understanding of and the ability to apply the key principles and processes of supply chain management. The module covers the principle elements of the discipline e.g. Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Distribution Management, Supplier Relationship Management and Customer Relationship Management.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the concept of supply chain management and how the various elements of supply chain management interrelate.
LO2 Describe the principles of supply chain structure.
LO3 Develop an understanding of the capabilities required to improve supply chain performance.
LO4 Explain the soft skills involved in optimising supply chain outputs.
LO5 Describe the responsibilities and tasks of supply chain management.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Supply Chain Management Introduction
Key principles, History and Evolution, Functions and Structures
Logistics
Upstream and Downstream Flows, Purchasing Management, Demand Forecasting, Distribution Management, Right Product, Right Time and Right Place, Reverse Logistics
Customer Service and The Supply Chain
Market-driven Supply Chains, Relationship Management, Supply Chains and Competitive Advantage
Supply Chain Strategies
Lean and Agile Supply Chains, Partnership Development, Outsourcing, Supply Base Rationalisation, Managing Risk in the Supply Chain,Time-based Competition
Relationship Management
Types of Relationships, Internal and External Relationships, Negotiation Skills and Strategies
Information Management
IT in Supply Chains, Legacy systems, Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, Radio Frequency Identification, E-Commerce
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
A written assessment of the learners perspective of the key principles, functions and structures of Supply Chain Management. This will also include elements such as logistics and the importance of customer service in the Supply Chain.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Report and Presentation in the form of contemporary case study to review supply chain strategies/networks and make recommendations
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Private Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 1.50 1.5
Tutorial Contact Revision and Review Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Private Study Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Stanley E. Fawcett, Lisa M. Ellram, Jeffrey A. Ogden.. (2014), Supply Chain Management, 1st. Upper Saddle River, NJ; Pearson Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 0131594206].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Brian Farrington, Dr Kenneth Lysons. (2012), Purchasing & Supply Chain Management, 8th. Ft Prenticehall, p.680, [ISBN: 9780273723684].
  • Martin Christopher. (2011), Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 4th Ed.. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 9780273731122].
  • Jonsson Patrik. (2008), Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 1st Ed. McGraw-Hill Education, Berkshire, [ISBN: 139780077117382].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BMNGT_7 Bachelor of Business in Management 4 Mandatory