Module Details

Module Code: MGMT C4333
Module Title: Global Supply Chain Management
Title: Global Supply Chain Management
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Larry Banville
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of the module is to allow the student to develop an appreciation of the issues to be addressed when dealing with the complexities of managing global supply chains.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Summarise the forces of globalisation and assess how these impact on the firms supply chain and distribution channel.
LO2 Assess and critique the various views on supply chain risk, vulnerability, agility and sustainability and devise strategies to deal with these.
LO3 Explain and apply the SCOR model to the design of internal and external supply chain configurations and performance measurement.
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
Globalisation
Defining Globalisation; The forces of Globalisation; Globalisation and the firm; Global supply chains and Distribution
The Economics of World Trade
International Trade; The Global Financial Market; Recession and Boom; Free Trade and Protectionism; Deregulation
Global Production
Commodities and Production; Emerging Economies; Global Perspective; Global supply Strategies; Global Operations
The Global Market
The Global Market and Global Marketing Strategies; Mass-customisation; Global Product Design and modular design, Postponement and Speculation;
Supply Chain Risk
Managing the Bullwhip effect, Supply Chain Risk and Uncertainty; Supply Chain Mapping; Risk Identification and Management; Contingency Planning
The SCOR model
Background to the supply chain operations reference model; SCOR processes and activity descriptors; Using SCOR to design the value chain; Using SCOR for performance Measurement; SCOR and oursourcing; SCOR and supply chain design
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Individual Academic Essay
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Presentation
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Group project
No Project
No Practical
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.

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 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
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 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50 18
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 7.13 107
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John Mangan,Chandra C. Lalwani,Agustina Calatayud. (2020), Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fourth. John Wiley & Sons, p.336, [ISBN: 9781119702993].
  • Yui-yip Lau,Adolf K. Y. Ng,Jorge Acevedo. (2019), Principles of Global Supply Chain Management, First. Anthem Studies in Supply Chain, p.250, [ISBN: 9781783089550].
  • Michael H. Hugos. (2018), Essentials of Supply Chain Management, Fourth. John Wiley & Sons, p.368, [ISBN: 9781119461104].
  • Peter Bolstorff,Robert ROSENBAUM. (2011), Supply Chain Excellence, Third. AMACOM, p.304, [ISBN: 9780814417720].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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