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Level 3 Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain and Operations Management

Applying Cross-functional Interconnectivity in practice: case studies

LSC302 · Cross-functional Interconnectivity — Week 12 of 16

CourseLSC302
Week12 of 16
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This week’s topics

Applying Cross-functional Interconnectivity in practice: case studies

  1. Case analysis
  2. Linking theory to practice
  3. Evaluating evidence
  4. Functional Area Analysis (internal analysis tools, strategic management @NAISHAACADEMY )

What you will be able to do

  • 3.2 Assess the role of digital systems and automation in improving visibility and coordination.
  • 4.1 Analyse how a selected organisation coordinates activities across functions.

Activity

Start with this week’s video, then: Case-study workshop: apply the unit’s concepts to a real or realistic case and evaluate the outcome.

Study materials

Videos

  • Functional Area Analysis (internal analysis tools, strategic management @NAISHAACADEMY ) · YouTube · NAISHA ACADEMY · 8 min · for registered students
  • Behind the Brand - Supply Chains: Smart Car (3/4) · YouTube · OpenLearn from The Open University · 12 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • Introduction to Business 2e, ch. 7.3: Teams to enhance motivation and performance · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 227–230 · for registered students
  • Writing Guide with Handbook, ch. 8.5: Writing an analytical report · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 254–267 · for registered students
  • Evaluating Information: Applying the CRAAP Test · PDF · Other, report · 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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