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Title SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Code EBUS506
Coordinator Dr KS Lam
Marketing and Operations
hugolam@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
Appropriate first degree or equivalent.  

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
Programme: BLOP Year:1

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
Programme: BLBE Year:1

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 36

           36
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 114
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Unseen Written Exam  2 Hours  1  60  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Examination Notes (applying to all assessments) - none 
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  3 Weeks  1  20  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Mini project 1 
Coursework  3 Weeks  1  20  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Mini project 2 

Aims

The management of supply chains is key to the operations of modern organisations. The need to be competitive, reach new markets, source new goods and raw materials as well as globalisation have all been key contributors to the development of supply chains as a function. It has become clear that competitive advantage and customer satisfaction can be gained if all organisations in the chain work together to improve service and reduce cost. The module provides the student with comprehensive understanding of key principles and techniques of supply chain management including topics such as inventory management, demand and capacity management, supply chain partnerships and IT

The aim of this module is to provide a study of the key principles, systems and techniques used to assure effective supply chain management. The module covers an extensive range of subjects including logistics, information man agement, inventory management, partnerships and information technology.  The aims are to enable the student to:

A1.   Understand the principles and role of SCM in organisations.

A2.  Understand the nature and importance of inter-relationships within the supply chain.

A3. Understand and apply a range of tools and techniques relevant to the optimisation of supply chains.


Learning Outcomes

Be able to define and document a supply chain operation.

Be able to analyse and evaluate the performance of the supply chain.

Be able to apply supply chain optimisation tools and techniques in a range of situations.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture -


Syllabus
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Introduction to Supply Chain Management

Definitions, Importance of Supply Chain Management, Value Chains, Key issues in Supply Chain Management, Current and future trends, Global Supply Chains

 

Inventory Management

The need for Inventory management, ROP/ROC Systems, Inventory Analysis, Policies for managing inventory

 

Materials & Capacity Management & Scheduling

MRP, ERP, APS, Capacity management, Operations Scheduling 


Information Management

The Bullwhip Effect, Forecasting, Integrating Information in the supply chain, Demand Amplification


Supply Chain Partnerships

Strategic Alliances, Retailer-supplier partnerships, Distributor Integration, Purchasing management, Power in the supply chain

 

Logistics Networks

Distribution Strategies, Transportation, Cost modelling, Logistics partnerships, Measures of logistics performance, Facilities location, DRP

 

Informa tion Technology and Systems for Supply Chains

Role and Goals of Information Technology, IT infrastructure, E-Commerce, E-Business, Integrating Information technology, Supply Chain DSS

 


Recommended Texts
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