MGF5961 · Supply chain management

Overview

This unit integrates different concepts related to supply chain management. By combining theory and case studies, this unit provides you with frameworks that allow companies to manage different supply chain functions (e.g., procurement, transport, distribution, inventory management), balance different stakeholders' expectations and run the business to improve profit potential.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. explain the strategic and operational perspectives of logistics
2. describe the elements of the logistics mix and explain the trade offs between these elements
3. discuss the mechanisms and issues involved in supply chain integration
4. analyse the performance of logistics and the supply chain management in an organisation
5. apply the concept of integrated logistics and supply chain management to solve an organisational problem
6. 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.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.