Module Details

Module Code: MGMT C2328
Module Title: Supply Chain Management
Title: Supply Chain Management
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Larry Banville
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the field of supply chain management.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify and discuss the building blocks (logistics, operations, sourcing and marketing) of managing a supply chain.
LO2 Describe the supply chain management business processes underpinning internal focal company and external upstream and downstream trading partner activities.
LO3 Compare and contrast supply chain management in Manufacturing and Service contexts and identify tools supporting management decisions.
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
Introduction and Overview of Elemental Supply Chain Management considerations;
The Value Chain
Porter's Value Chain; Linking internal and external value chains; Outsourcing; Managing product, information and financial flows;
The Internal Supply Chain - Focal Company Management Point of View
Industry & Business Contexts of Managing; Manufacturing and Service Business Processes; Cross functional Voices; Sustainable Supply Chain Strategy; Decision making rationales for Product Development, Purchasing, Inbound & Reverse Logistics, Receiving and Stores Management, Works Order Picking, Manufacturing Strategies, Warehousing, Sales Order Processing and Dispatch.
The External Supply Chain - Down-stream 20%
Retail; Category Management; Efficient Consumer Response; Centralised Distribution; Quick Response, Warehousing and Distribution Planning.
The External Supply Chain - Up-stream
Supply Tiers, Commodity Markets; Production; Vendor Managed Inventory, Transport Modes and Infrastructure; Global Supply Chains.
Supply Chain Integration
Vertical Integration; 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 15
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In-class Assessment
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2
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
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a

Part Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In-class Assessment
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2
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
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
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 3.00 3
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 6.00 6
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 7.50 7.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Nada R. Sanders. (2018), Supply Chain Management: A Global Perspective, 2nd. Wiley, [ISBN: 978-1-119-392].
  • 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].
  • Sweeney E, ed;. (2007), Perspectives on supply chain management and logistics : creating competitive organisations in the 21st century, Blackhall, Dublin, [ISBN: 1842181297].
  • 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].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Mentzer, J.T., DeWitt, W., Keebler, J.S., Min, S., Nix, N., Smith, C. D., Zacharia, Z. G.. (2001), Defining Supply Chain Management, Journal of Business Logistics, 22,2.
  • Croxton, K.L., S.J. Garcia-Dastugue, D.M. Lambert and D.L. Rogers.. (2001), The Supply Chain Management Process, The International Journal of Logistics Management, 12,2.
This module does not have any other resources
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