Global Context of Supply Chains

Course Description

The continuing evolution and expansion of globalisation has resulted in supply chains becoming more complex and diverse due to the concept that the world is a smaller place in a business and economic context. The aim of this unit is to locate in the minds of learners the key globalisation factors which impact supply chains and how global supply chains can be established and managed.

Course Objectives

The continuing evolution and expansion of globalisation has resulted in supply chains becoming more complex and diverse due to the concept that the world is a smaller place in a business and economic context. The aim of this unit is to locate in the minds of learners the key globalisation factors which impact supply chains and how global supply chains can be established and managed.

Key Topics

1. LO1: Understand the fundamentals of globalisation.
2. LO2: Understand the impact of globalisation on supply chains.
3. LO3: Understand how to establish a global supply chain.
4. LO4: Understand how to manage a global supply chain.

Course Outline

Learning Outcomes

1. LO1 Understand the fundamentals of globalisation.
2. 1.1 Explain the key factors which drive globalisation.
3. 1.2 Explain the key concepts which relate to operating in a global environment.
4. 1.3 Assess how globalisation influences a business’s structure, culture and functions.
5. LO2 Understand the impact of globalisation on supply chains.
6. 2.1 Explain how globalisation impacts the logistics industry.
7. 2.2 Describe the benefits to a business of having a global supply chain.
8. 2.3 Describe the disadvantages to a business of having a global supply chain.
9. 2.4 Examine the impact of globalisation on organisational decision making and strategy.
10. LO3 Understand how to establish a global supply chain.
11. 3.1 Explain what is meant by supply chain planning in a global context.
12. 3.2 Discuss the process of supply chain planning in a global context.
13. 3.3 Compare strategies used in establishing a global supply chain.
14. LO4 Understand how to manage a global supply chain.
15. 4.1 Discuss the role of network design in the management of a global supply chain.
16. 4.2 Describe the role of risk management in a global supply chain.
17. 4.3 Describe the role of information technology in the management of a global supply chain.
18. 4.4 Assess the impact of emerging issues on the management of a global supply chain.