This week’s topics
Review and coursework completion
- Reviewing the learning outcomes
- Completing and checking coursework against the criteria
- Self-assessment
What you will be able to do
- 1.1 Explain the stages and flows within a supply chain.
- 1.2 Differentiate between upstream, internal and downstream operations.
- 1.3 Describe the roles of key organisations involved in supply chains.
- 1.4 Explain how customer requirements influence supply chain operations.
- 2.1 Describe the contribution of key business functions to supply chain activity.
- 2.2 Explain how operational performance can be measured using simple key performance indicators.
- 2.3 Assess how cost, quality, speed, flexibility and dependability affect supply chain performance.
- 3.1 Explain the importance of health, safety and security in logistics and supply chain operations.
- 3.2 Describe the role of teamwork and communication in day-to-day operations.
- 3.3 Explain how sustainability and responsible business practice influence operational decisions.
- 4.1 Map a simple end-to-end supply chain for an organisation.
- 4.2 Identify operational risks or bottlenecks in the mapped supply chain.
- 4.3 Recommend practical improvements to increase service, efficiency or resilience.
Activity
Guided review of every criterion; coursework completion clinic and peer review.
Study materials
The teaching notes, exercises and videos of this week are in the student portal. Your portal is set up as soon as you receive final acceptance, so you can open them before the semester starts.