| Module Code: MANM250 |
Module Title: SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT |
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Module Provider: School of Management
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Short Name: MANM250
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Level: M
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Module Co-ordinator: AITKEN J Dr (SoM)
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Number of credits: 15
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Number of ECTS credits: 7.5
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| Module Availability |
| Autumn |
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| Assessment Pattern |
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Description
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Week Set
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Week Hand In
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1
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Individual Assignment
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50
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1
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7
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2
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Examination
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50
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N/A
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N/A
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The assessment strategy is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to demonstrate a command of the prevailing complexity present in management decisions relating to supply chain issues.
The assessment methods include an individual assignment and an examination. The assignment will provide formative feedback. The exam is based around a supply chain scenario issued in advance.
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| Module Overview |
This module will focus on the supply chain management initiatives of large-scale retail and international businesses. Successful supply chain management is critical at both at an operational level and increasingly at a strategic level. An effective logistics infrastructure is essential to meeting customer expectations whilst minimising service costs. Leveraging the logistics operation is a global challenge that engages the key managerial supply chain concepts of lean and agile. Supply chain management development has been retailer driven, largely attributable to their size and dominance within the supply chain. |
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
| None |
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| Module Aims |
This module will enable students to evaluate the role and nature of logistic and supply chain management strategies in meeting the objectives of retail and industrial organisations and to become familiar with the specific management application utilised in meeting product and service criteria set by customer value needs. This module is designed to explore the technical and commercial environment that dictates the supply chain management approach adopted by retailers and manufacturing firms in the
and internationally. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
Learning outcomes are categorised as:
• Knowledge and understanding (K/U)
• Intellectual/cognitive skills (I/C)
• Practical/professional skills (P)
• Transferable skills (T)
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Outcome Type
e.g. K/U. I/C, P, T
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Outcome
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
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K/U
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Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the breadth and complexity of the logistics and supply chain management
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I/C&P
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Apply appropriate techniques to assess management issues and problems by analysing relevant information in order to develop future supply chain and logistic strategies
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K/U&P
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Examine inventory systems, inventory costs, forecasting techniques and sourcing policies of leading retailers and manufacturers in respect of efficient consumer response (ECR) and channel relationships
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I/C
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Select and justify appropriate approaches to the effective management of supply chain management
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5
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K/U
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Show an awareness of the wider social implications of supply chain management
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6
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T
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Organise and communicate their ideas
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| Module Content |
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
The teaching and learning strategy is consistent with students taking responsibility for their own learning and progress.
The teaching and learning methods include reading and private study, the use of case studies and role based seminar exercises, a visit to a distribution facility, as well as formal lectures and seminars. Distance-learning students will receive guided presentations, participate in internet discussion groups, and gather information from selected companies and destinations to substitute for the facility visit. |
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
Expected purchase
Harrison , A and Van Hock, R (2007), Logistics Management and Strategy: Competing through the Supply Chain, 3rd edition, Harlow, Financial Times: Prentice Hall
Supporting
Bowersox D. J. , Closs, D. J. and Cooper, M. B.(2007) Supply Chain Logistics Management, 2ed (International Edition), McGraw Hill,
Boston
Christopher, M. (2005), Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Creating Value-adding Networks, 3rd edition, Financial Times: Prentice Hall
Fernie J (1990), Retail Distribution Management: A Guide to Developments & Trends,
London ; Kogan Page
Fernie, J & Sparks, L (2009), Logistics and Retail Management: Emerging issues and new challenges in the retail supply chain,
London : Kogan Page
Gattorna, J. L. and Walters, D. W., (1996), Managing the Supply Chain: A Strategic Perspective
London : Macmillan Press
Johnston, R., Chambers, S., Harland, C. Harrison, A. and Slack, N. (2003), Cases in Operations Management, 3rd edition, Harlow, Financial Times: Prentice Hall Womack
J.P. and Jones, D.T. (2003), Lean thinking: banish waste and create wealth in your corporation, New York, Free Press
This list will be supplemented by the provision of detailed bibliographies.
Other Indicative
Reading
Recommended journals, periodicals, trade press and consultancy reports will be indicated.
The relevant journals to be consulted include:
International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management
Journal of Consumer Research
Journal of Business Logistics
International Journal of Logistics Management
International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management
International Journal of Logistics: Research and Application |
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| Last Updated |
| 08/07/2009 |
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