Module Details

Module Code: MGMT H2338
Module Title: Supply Chain Management - Introduction
Title: Supply Chain Management
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Martin Meagher
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the field of logistics and supply chain management.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Distinguish between logistics and supply chain management.
LO2 Describe the activities that comprise the internal and external supply chain of manufacturing and distribution organisations.
LO3 Compare and contrast supply chain management in Retail, Distribution and in Manufacturing, and identify inventory management tools appropraite to each sector.
LO4 Perform basic inventory management calculations based on EOQ, orderpoint, and periodic review.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Supply Chain Management - Introduction 10%
Introduction and Overview of Logistics and SCM;
The Value Chain 10%
Porter's Value Chain; Linking internal and external value chains; Outsourcing; Managing product, information and financial flows;
The Internal Supply Chain 25%
New Product Development and Introduction; Purchasing; Inbound Logistics; Receiving and Stores Management; Works Order Picking; Manufacturing Processes; Manufacturing Strategies; Warehousing; Sales Order Processing; Despatch; Reverse Logistics
The External Supply Chain - Down-stream 25%
Retail Grocery; Category Management; Efficient Consumer Response; Retail Technology;Central Distribution; Retail Fashion; Quick Response, Warehousing and Distribution.
The External Supply Chain - Up-stream 20%
Commodity Markets; Production; Transport Modes and Infrastructure; Global Supply Chains.
Supply Chain Integration 10%
Collaborative Planning Forecasting and Replenishment; The role of Information and Communications Technology; The role of Purchasing Management; Buyer/Supplier Relationships.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Class Test
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 14 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Individual Academic Essay
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 27 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Group Project and Presentation
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
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.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 5.50 5.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Christopher, M.. (2005), Logistics and supply Chain Management: creating value-added networks, 3. all, Pearson Education, UK, [ISBN: ISBN-13:978-0-273-68176-2].
  • Grant D... [et al.]. (2006), Fundamentals of logistics management, all, McGraw-Hill Education, Maidenhead [England], [ISBN: 0077108949].
  • Varley R;. (2001), Retail Product Management - Retail Buying and Merchandising, all, Routledge, 2001., London, [ISBN: 0415216052].
  • Sweeney E, ed;. (2007), Perspectives on supply chain management and logistics : creating competitive organisations in the 21st century, Blackhall, Dublin, [ISBN: 1842181297].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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