Module Details

Module Code: MGMT9043
Title: Purchasing & Logistics
Long Title: Purchasing & Logistics
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module explores the the operational challenges of distribution, logistics and purchasing at an operational level. Students will explore the development and operation of procurement processes and will gain exposure to the varied challenges of logistics management in manufacturing and service oriented environments.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Design end-to-end supply chain plans in complex settings including physical and service sectors.
LO2 Critically evaluate the challenges of supply chain management including the key challenges of sustainability and supply risk.
LO3 Analyse the organisational requirements for effective procurement management in businesses that are trading internationally.
LO4 Integrate inventory management plans and demand management into sustainable and lean supply chain design.
LO5 Assess the technological and data-driven changes that impact on the business areas of purchasing, logistics and distribution.
LO6 Critically interpret, analyse and evaluate key aspects of the learning process, from the student's own personal perspective.
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.
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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.
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Indicative Content
Logistics and SCM
The evolution of logistics and supply chain management. Global supply chain relationships, behavior and obstacles to effective global supply chains. Recent trends globally. Sustainability. Lean and agile supply chains. Outsourcing. SC Risk Management.
The Procurement Function
Procurement design, reporting, communication in purchasing, the 7 rights, purchasing documentation, e-procurement, reverse auctions.
Supply Chain Operations
Lean and agile principles, sustainability, supply and demand management, forecasting and inventory management, global facility location & warehousing.
Data, Internet of Things
Data Management, New Technologies in Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems.
Sustainable SCM & Procurement
Triple Bottom Line, Green SCM & Purchasing, Corporate Social Responsibiliy in SCM, Ethical Sourcing
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 70
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Students are given a company scenario. Based on this, they analyse the strategic implications of corporate strategy for procurement, they develop an appropriate supply response (logistics plan) by taking into account the nature of the relationship between purchasing and other functions in an organisation. They apply the methods and techniques involved in planning and implementing the chosen procurement strategy and develop appropriate metrics and critical success factors for implementation and management of this new logistics plan.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 6
Assessment Description
The student will reflect on the learning event and exercise their judgment about the content and the processes of learning.
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 In-class lectures Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-directed learning Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact in-class lectures Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-directed learning 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
  • Joel D. Wisner,Keah-Choon Tan,G. Keong Leong. (2022), Principles of Supply Chain Management, 6th Edition. Cengage, [ISBN: 9780357715604].
  • Kenneth Lysons,Brian Farrington. (2020), Procurement and Supply Chain Management, 10th Edition. Pearson UK, p.1147, [ISBN: 9781292317953].
  • Cengage Learning,VAN WEELE. (2022), Purchasing & Supply Chain Management 8e, 8th Edition. Cengage, [ISBN: 9781473779112].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Robert M. Monczka,Robert B. Handfield,James L. Patterson,Larry C. Giunipero. (2020), Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, 7th Edition. South-Western College, p.800, [ISBN: 9780357442142].
  • Jay Heizer, Barry Render, Chuck Munson. (2023), Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management, 14th Edition. Pearson, [ISBN: 9781292444956].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Peter Kraljic. (1983), Purchasing Must Become Supply Management, Harvard Business Review, No. 83509.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Stefan Schaltegger, Roger Burritt. (2014), Measuring and managing sustainability performance of supply chains: Review and sustainability supply chain management framework, Supply Chain Management, Volume 19 Issue 3.
  • Andrew Potter, Denis R Towill, Martin Christopher. (2015), Evolution of the migratory supply chain model, Supply Chain Management, Vol. 20 No. 6.
Other Resources
  • Journal Paper, Emerald Insight. The International Journal of Logistics Management.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BGLBP_9 Master of Arts in Global Business Practice 2 Mandatory
CR_BGLOB_9 Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Global Business 2 Mandatory