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

Details: Individual assignment of 2000 words which will assess all Learning Outcomes.

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

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

The learning strategy for this module is based around students committing a total of 150 hours of activities towards achieving the learning outcomes. These will be split between 39 hours of direct contact with a tutor and 111 hours of directed, guided and self-study, together with preparation for and completion of the assessment tasks. Learning support material will be provided for the module.
The module will draw upon a mixture of activities including lectures, web-based activities, case study analysis, relevant videos and in-class discussions, individual and group problem solving and self-directed learning.

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.