An individual Assignment, length 2000 WORDS weighted at 75%.
A Group Presentation (25 minutes) weighted at 25%.

Both will test all Learning Outcomes.

This module aims to take a strategic view of Supply Chain Management and how effective it can be in supporting and driving organisational objectives and in achieving competitive advantage. It is based on the concept of a Supply Chain being the flow of information, goods, services and finance in both upstream and downstream directions, taking into account both supplier and customer relationships and will cover:
1. Defining the Supply Chain
2. Logistics
3. Supply chain strategy
4. Different supply chain structures
5. Supply chains in business operations
6. Development of international supply chains
7. Impact of globalisation
8. The role of low cost economies
9. Supply chain dynamics
10. Evolving competitive advantage
11. Role of MNE's and SME's
12. Challenges of global logistics
13. Exchange rate risk

The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment) of this there will be 36 hours of class support and 114 hours of independent and self directed study (12 hours of formal lectures/large group activities, 24 hours of tutorials). Support will also be given by access to Scheduled Office Hours to support the module. Learning support materials will be provided by the module.

Blackboard VLE
Journal of Purchasing & Supply Management
Journal of Operations Management
Journal of Supply Chain Management
EBSCO

Chopra, S. & Meindl, P. (2007), Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning and Operation, Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN 978-0136094517
Lysons, K. & Farrington, B. (2005), Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, Financial Times/ Prentice Hall; 7 edition. ISBN 978-0273694380