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Level 3 Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain and Operations Management

Data integrity and information flows

LSC302 · Cross-functional Interconnectivity — Week 6 of 16

CourseLSC302
Week6 of 16
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This week’s topics

Data integrity and information flows

  1. Operational documentation
  2. Stock record accuracy
  3. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
  4. Internal and external partner communication
  5. Managing Stock Control
  6. Electronic Communications
  7. 03 Internal and external communication
  8. Tools for communication

What you will be able to do

  • 2.3 Explain the importance of accurate data and documentation in supply chain operations.
  • 2.4 Describe how information flows between internal functions and external partners.

Activity

Start with this week’s 4 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: explain the importance of accurate data and documentation in supply chain operations.

Study materials

Videos

  • Managing Stock Control · YouTube · Galton College · 46 min · for registered students
  • Electronic Communications · YouTube · Galton College · 47 min · for registered students
  • 03 Internal and external communication · YouTube · Mr Williams · 5 min · for registered students
  • Tools for communication · Oak National Academy, Key Stage 4 (GCSE level) · for registered students

Further resources

  • Principles of Management, ch. 12: Communication in Organizations · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 456–494 · for registered students
  • Business Communication for Success, ch. 4.1: Oral versus written communication · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 120–123 · for registered students
  • Foundations of Information Systems, 5.1: Principles of network security · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 161–167 · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Core business functions and supply chain alignment
  • Week 2: Consequences of cross-functional misalignment
  • Week 3: Integrated cross-functional planning
  • Week 4: Inventory types and strategic purposes
  • Week 5: Stock control and replenishment decisions
  • Week 6: Data integrity and information flows
  • Week 7: External stakeholder collaboration
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Digital technologies and supply chain visibility
  • Week 10: Supply chain resilience and continuity
  • Week 11: Organizational coordination and process improvement
  • Week 12: Applying Cross-functional Interconnectivity in practice: ca…
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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