Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7062
Title: Introduction to Supply Chain
Long Title: Introduction to Supply Chain
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: The module will examine the components in the supply chain structure and explore how all of the these components interrelate.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the concept of supply chain management with emphasis on multi sector industry examples.
LO2 Interpret the basic principles of the supply chain structure.
LO3 Illustrate the operational issues in the upstream and downstream components of the supply chain.
LO4 Develop capabilities to improve supply chain performance and productivity.
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).
11266 MGMT7062 Introduction to Supply Chain
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 Definitions
History of supply chain management principles; basic components of a supply chain structure; role of supply chain function; Barriers to building a trusting relationship; transactional; relational; supply alliances; situations where supply alliances are inappropriate
Physical Distribution Management
Upstream and downstream material, financial and information flows; functions of materials management and distribution; materials management; distribution management; logistics strategies; reverse logistics; warehouse management
Manufacturing Strategy and Operations
Continous improvement; root cause analysis; kaizen; challenges
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
A detailed analysis of the components in the supply chain of a chosen company
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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 Class based instruction Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Individual 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 Class based instruction Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Individual 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
  • Prof Nigel Slack, Dr Alistair Brand-Jones, Prof Robert Johnston. (2013), Operations Management, 7. Pearson, [ISBN: 9780273776291].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Donald Waters and Stephen Rinsler. (2014), Global Logistics : New Directions in Supply Chain Management, 7. The Chartered Instititute of Logistics and Transport.
  • John Mangan, Chandra Lalwani and Tim Butcher. (2008), Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ, [ISBN: 978-0-470-06634-8].
  • Satish C Ailawadi & Rakesh P Singh. (2012), Logistics Management, 2nd edition. PHI Learning, [ISBN: 9788120345041].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Fu Jia Ruihong Gao Richard Lamming Richard Wilding. (2016), Adaptation of supply management towards a hybrid culture, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal,, Vol. 21 Iss 1,
    http://emeraldinsight.com
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BBUSS_7 Bachelor of Business 3 Group Elective 1
CR_BMRKT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing 5 Elective
CR_BBTCO_7 Bachelor of Business in Business Technology and Communications 3 Mandatory
CR_BBUSS_6 Higher Certificate in Business 3 Elective