Module Descriptors
INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
XXSE70126
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Mohammad Wasim
Email: Mohammad.Wasim@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - PARTIALLY SEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Examination will be in part based on a pre-seen case study that will be given to students in advance of the examination date.
Students may bring notes into the examination room not exceeding one side of A4 paper or 600 words. This is not an 'open book' examination. It is weighted at 100% and will assess all Learning Outcomes
Students may bring notes into the examination room not exceeding one side of A4 paper or 600 words. This is not an 'open book' examination. It is weighted at 100% and will assess all Learning Outcomes
Module Texts
Chopra, S. & Meindl, P. (2012), Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning and Operation, Pearson Prentice Hall; 5th Edition.
Lysons, K. & Farrington, B. (2012), Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, Financial Times/ Prentice Hall; 8th edition.
Lysons, K. & Farrington, B. (2012), Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, Financial Times/ Prentice Hall; 8th edition.
Module Resources
Online resources, case studies and journals.
Module Indicative Content
This module aims to take both a strategic and operational 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 may cover:
- Defining the Supply Chain and Supply Chain Management
- Supply chain strategy and organisational strategy
- Evolving competitive advantage
- Different supply chain structures
- Development of international supply chains
- Service supply chains
- Culture
- Power
- Knowledge management
- People processes
- Impact of globalisation
- The role of low cost economies
- Supply chain dynamics
- Current challenges
- Defining the Supply Chain and Supply Chain Management
- Supply chain strategy and organisational strategy
- Evolving competitive advantage
- Different supply chain structures
- Development of international supply chains
- Service supply chains
- Culture
- Power
- Knowledge management
- People processes
- Impact of globalisation
- The role of low cost economies
- Supply chain dynamics
- Current challenges
Learning Strategies
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.
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.