This week’s topics
Final assessment and submission
- Final coursework submission
- Assessment against all criteria
What you will be able to do
- 1.1 Explain how core business functions interrelate in supporting supply chain objectives.
- 1.2 Describe how poor coordination can affect cost, customer service and operational performance.
- 1.3 Explain the importance of integrated planning across functions.
- 2.1 Describe different types of inventory and their purpose.
- 2.2 Explain how stock control and replenishment decisions are made.
- 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.
- 3.1 Explain how collaboration with suppliers, carriers and customers improves performance.
- 3.2 Assess the role of digital systems and automation in improving visibility and coordination.
- 3.3 Explain how organisations build resilience and continuity into supply chains.
- 4.1 Analyse how a selected organisation coordinates activities across functions.
- 4.2 Identify barriers to effective interconnectivity.
- 4.3 Recommend improvements to communication, data sharing or process integration.
Activity
Final assessment week: submission of the unit assignment.
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.
