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MGC2961 · Introduction to supply chain management
2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2Department of Management
Overview
Supply chain management involves the effective coordination of people, organisations, technologies and processes to ensure optimal supply of products and services. Given the numerous disruptions facing organisations and their supply chains today, there is a significant need for qualified supply chain professionals who possess necessary operational skills and high-level knowledge on supply chain management to assist business achieve a future-proof supply chain with positive growth outcomes. The subject comprises crucial concepts and practices in the field of supply chain management and prepares you for professions in supply chain management in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | First semester | Some activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities (FLEXIBLE) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - Artefact | Artefact | 20% | — |
| 2 | 2 - Written | Written | 40% | — |
| 3 | 3 - Demonstration | Demonstration | 40% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
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Learning outcomes
- analyse supply chain structures and the interdependencies between upstream suppliers and downstream customers in diverse industry contexts
- apply key theories and inventory management techniques to solve supply chain coordination problems
- evaluate evolving customer requirements and communicate their implications for supply chain partner coordination strategies
- assess the role of digital tools and emerging technologies in optimising supply chain performance
- demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | 24 hours |
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