Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7065
Title: Supply Chain Optimisation
Long Title: Supply Chain Optimisation
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: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: The purpose of this module is to analyse the tasks and processes involved in supply chain optimisation and identify any potential improvements to processes to create a lean supply chain.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the responsibilities and tasks of supply chain management.
LO2 Determine the optimum strategies for maintaining successful relationships with suppliers and customers.
LO3 Analyse lean operations in a multi sector environment.
LO4 Identify the position of supply chain management in the business policy context of an organisation using integrated information systems.
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.
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Co-requisite Modules
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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 Strategies
Partnership development; outsourcing;vendor rating; supplier rating
Relationship Management
Relationship building; types of relationship from low level transactional to strategic alliances; factors influencing relationships; internal and external relationships; management of supplier and customer relationships; supply chain relationship strategies; hidden costs of poor relationships; negotiation skills and techniques
Lean Manufacturing
Creating a lean and agile supply chain; business realignment using lean principles; TQM; RFID; lean methodogies; A3 value mapping; Toyota's lean journey; multi sector case studies
Information Management
Information technology in supply chains; management information systems; traditional legacy systems and sophisicated enterprise resource planning systems; case analysis; information technology as enabler of supply chain integration; ecommerce
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Prepare and make a presentation in groups on supply chain optimisation strategies for a chosen company.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
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 instruction Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Self 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 instruction Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Self 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
  • John Mangan, Chandra Lalwani, Tim Butcher, Roya Javadpour. (2012), Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 2. Wiley, UK, [ISBN: 9781119998846].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Bill Kerber and Brian J. Dreckshage. (2011), Lean Supply Chain Management Essentials: A Framework for Materials Managers, CRC Press.
  • Donald J. Bowersox, David J. Closs, M. Bixby Cooper. Supply chain logistics management, New York ; McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2010., [ISBN: 9780071276177].
  • Roberta S. Russell,Bernard W. Taylor. (2009), Operations and Supply Chain Management, John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 978-0470-23379-5].
  • Patrik Jonsson. (2008), Logistics and Supply Chain Management, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, [ISBN: 9780077117382].
  • Paul Myerson. (2012), Lean Supply Chain and Logistics Management, McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 9780071766265].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Various. (2015), Supply Chain Management - An International Journal, Vol 20, [ISSN: 13598546].
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BBUSS_7 Bachelor of Business 4 Group Elective 1
CR_BBTCO_7 Bachelor of Business in Business Technology and Communications 4 Elective
CR_BBUSS_6 Higher Certificate in Business 4 Elective