CourseLSC505

Week8 of 16

SemesterII

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This week’s topics

Midterm evaluation

Midterm assessment of the criteria taught so far
Individual feedback and targets

What you will be able to do

1.1 Explain the key parts of the SCM process.
1.2 Differentiate between models of SCM.
1.3 Compare logistics management with SCM.
1.4 Discuss the importance of SCM to a business.
2.1 Differentiate between types of SCM flows.
2.2 Illustrate different SCM flows used by a business.
2.3 Assess a business’s management of SCM flows.

Activity

Midterm assessment task and individual feedback.

Study materials

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Course plan

Week 1: Fundamentals and Strategic Importance of SCM
Week 2: Supply Chain Models and Logistics Interfaces
Week 3: Supply Chain Flows and Mapping
Week 4: Assessment and Optimisation of SCM Flows
Week 5: Barriers to Effective SCM and Organisational Impact
Week 6: Internal and External Challenges in Modern SCM
Week 7: Commercial Relationship Typologies and Value Creation
Midterm: Midterm evaluation
Week 9: Portfolio Analysis of Supply Chain Relationships
Week 10: Multi-tier Supply Chain Stakeholder Engagement
Week 11: Supply Chain Leadership and Strategic Change
Week 12: Applying Principles and Concepts of Supply Chain Management…
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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