Module Details

Module Code: STGY
Module Title: Strategic Procurement
Title: Strategic Procurement
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Larry Banville
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide a deep understanding of how purchasing strategy is developed in the industrial sector.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss the Role of Purchasing in the company and product lifecycle.
LO2 Discuss the contribution of purchasing to corporate strategy.
LO3 Identify and discuss best practice in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management and Risk Management.
LO4 Discuss Interdepartmental co-ordination of procurement and objectives alignment.
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
The role of purchasing in the firm
Purchasings relationship with other functions; purchasing and the product lifecycle; the new product development process, new product introduction, purchasings changing role during the growth maturity and decline phases.
The purchasing decision process
Sources and nature of information; Knowledge Management; structured and unstructured decisions; operational and strategic supply side decisions; Make or buy, sub-contracting and outsourcing decisions,eProcurement and leveraging ICT in procurement.
Strategy, Innovation and Supply
Creativity and innovation; corporate culture; Corporate Strategies; Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Positioning; Competition and Collaboration;
TQM Driven Purchasing Strategies
The evolution of TQM, Variability and Quality Management; reducing the supplier base; Supplier Certification; Single Sourcing;
Lean Driven Supply Strategies
The evolution of manufacturing; the origins of Lean Production; Supplier Tiering; Structural and Behavioural aspects of Lean Supply Networks in Japan; Supplier Relationships; The migration of JIT and Lean practices to Western Manufacturing;
Compare Traditional Purchasing to Lean, Agile & Virtual Supply Chains
The limitations of Lean Production; Purchasing in different industries, The elements of an agile supply chain; Outsourcing and Managing a Virtual Supply Chain.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Individual Academic Essay
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Group Project and Presentation
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Individual Academic Essay
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Group Project and Presentation
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 and Classroom Discussion 12 Weeks per Stage 6.00 72
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 11.87 178
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
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 3.00 36
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 14.27 214
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Kenneth Lysons, Brian Farrington. (2006), Purchasing and supply chain management, 7th. all, Pearson Education, UK, [ISBN: 978-0-273-69438-0].
  • Womak, J P, Jones D.,Roos, D. (1996), The machine that changed the world, all, Rawson Associates, USA.
  • Peter Hines. (1994), Creating world class suppliers, all, Pitman Pub., London, [ISBN: 0-273-60300-0].
  • Cali J. F;. (1993), TQM for purchasing management, McGraw-Hill, New York, [ISBN: 0070096236].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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