Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7055
Title: Procurement in supply networks
Long Title: Procurement in supply networks
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Evaluation of the role of the Procurement function in the context of global supply networks. Identification of key regulatory, quality assurance, information technology issues and documentation relevant to the efficient and effective supply chain or network.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the standard operations procedures relevant to Procurement department in a given organisation
LO2 Describe the principal techniques and benefits of Effective Purchasing, Forecasting, Supplier Development and Performance Appraisal.
LO3 Describe how to effectively negotiate and build deep supplier relationships to optimise the supply network.
LO4 Describe how to deliver and optimise cost savings and ensure longterm effective cost management within the supply network.
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
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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.
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Indicative Content
The Procurement Department
The Role of the procurement department. Procurement and purchasing. Purchasing Procedures - operational and tactical level. Procurement - strategic level. Total Cost of Ownership(TCO) principles. Managing prices and variance. Global sourcing. Public procurement.
Negotiation and Partnership
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Supplier development. Vendor Managed Invenotry (VMI) and Vendor Owned Inventory (VOI). Negotiating Strategic Alliances. The critical role of supplier and partner selection. Negotiating and Building Deep Supplier Relationships. Outsourcing initiatives.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
15 minute Classroom presentation
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 70
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Tutor guided 2000 word report
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 Classroom lectures 13th Week 1.23 16
Tutorial Contact Tutor guided presentation and essay preperation 13th Week 2.69 35
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and reading for presentation and essay 13th Week 3.08 40
Total Hours 91.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.92
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classroom Lectures 13th Week 1.23 16
Tutorial Contact Tutor guided presentation and essay presentation 13th Week 2.69 35
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and reading for presentation and essay 13th Week 3.08 40
Total Hours 91.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.92
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Arjan van Weele,. (2008), Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, 4th Ed.. Thompson Learning, London, UK, [ISBN: 978 1 84480 024 7].
  • Paul Cousins... [et al.]. (2008), Strategic supply management, Prentice Hall Financial Times, Harlow, Essex, [ISBN: 978 0 273 65100 0].
  • Kenneth Lysons, Brian Farrington. (2006), Purchasing and supply chain management, 7th Edition. Prentice Hall, London, UK, [ISBN: 0273694383].
  • Leenders.Fearan.Flynn & Johnson. (2001), Purchasing & Supply Chain Management, McGraw-Hill..
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSCTM_7 Bachelor of Business in Supply Chain and Transport Management 2 Mandatory