Module Details

Module Code: PLAN H4301
Module Title: Supply Chain Planning and Control
Title: Supply Chain Planning and Control
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Sharon McDonald
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Module Description: The aim of this module is to introduce the various elements and practices that comprise the field of supply chain planning and control and to give student an understanding of the role that supply chain planning and control has within an organization and the outward impact it has on aspects of the supply chain. The module will introduce the quantitative and qualitative methods that act as planning and control aids in this field.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss the key elements and practices in the area of supply chain planning and control.
LO2 Examine the quantitative tools and techniques that are used to aid decision making in the area of supply chain planning and control.
LO3 Select and apply the appropriate processes and quantitative techniques in order to problem solve in a variety of supply chain planning and control contexts requiring quantitative literacy.
LO4 Critically evaluate the outcome of both qualitative and quantitative analysis in the area of planning and control in terms of implications and limitations.
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
Introduction to Supply Chain Planning and Control
Elements of planning and control in the supply chain. The processes and quantitative tools that aid decision making in the supply chain. The role of data analytics in supply chain planning and control.
Capacity Management
Determining system capacity; Three common capacity strategies; Capacity decisions for competitive advantage; The role of capacity planning in production and inventory management; Capacity planning and control techniques; Methods of evaluating capacity alternatives: Cost, Demand considerations, Expected value, Decision trees, Break even analysis; Advanced perspectives on Capacity: Waiting Line Theory, Learning Curves.
Forecasting
Qualitative and Quantitative Forecasting Methods; Selecting a Forecast Method. Time Series Forecasting Models including trend adjusted and seasonally adjusted forecasts. Causal Forecasting Models: correlation coefficient; coefficient of determination; Linear & Multiple Regression. Measures of Forecasting Accuracy. Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR;
Sales and Operations Planning (Aggregate Planning)
S&OP in the Planning Cycle; Major approaches to S&OP: Top down planning. Level, Chase and Mixed Production plans. Bottom up planning. Cash flow analysis. Organising for and implementing S&OP. Choosing between alternative plans. Rolling planning horizons; Implementing S&OP in the organisation. Service considerations: Making sales match capacity; Making capacity match sales; Linking S&OP throughout the Supply Chain.
Managing Inventory Throughout the Supply Chain
The role of inventory; Inventory types; Inventory drivers; Periodic Review Systems; Restocking Levels; Continuous Review Systems: EOQ & EPQ, Reorder points and safety stock, Quantity discounts. Single period inventory systems: Target service levels, Target stocking point. Inventory in the supply chain: The Bullwhip effect, Inventory positioning, Transportation, packaging and material handling considerations.
Managing Production across the Supply Chain
Study of master production scheduling activity and techniques; The structure of bills off materials, exploded bills of materials and their importance in scheduling production and procurement activity; The final assembly schedule; Two level master production scheduling; The role of the master production scheduler; Master production schedule stability and management; Using the MRP system, examples and case studies; Extensions of MRP, closed loop MRP and manufacturing resource planning(MRP II); Determining manufacturing and purchasing order quantities; Buffering concepts; Distributions Requirements Planning
JIT / Lean Production
JIT Perspective on waste; JIT Perspective on inventory: Kanban systems,Controlling inventory levels using Kanbans, Synchronising the Supply Chain using Kanbans, Using MRP and Kanban together; Strategic planning and JIT; Managerial implications of JIT; JIT in purchasing; Supplier management; Production floor management; Synchronous manufacturing; JIT performance and operating conditions.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Written Assignment involving the use of excel in the application of quantitative tools, and evaluation of results.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Class test
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
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 No Description Every Week 6.00 6
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
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 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
  • Bozarth and Handfield. (2020), Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management, 5th. Pearson.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Sunil Chopra and Peter Meindl. (2020), Supply Chain Management – Strategy, Planning and Operations, Global Edition, 7th. Pearson.
  • Arnold, Chapman and Clive. (2017), Introduction to Materials Managment, New International Edition, 8th. Pearson.
  • M. Christopher. (2016), Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 5th. Pearson.
  • Heizer, Render & Munson. (2020), Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management, 13th. Pearson.
  • Krajewski, Malhotra & Ritzman. Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains, 12th. Pearson.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Supply Chain Management Review.
  • Journal of Supply Chain Management.
Other Resources
Discussion Note: