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Level 5 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Portfolio Analysis of Supply Chain Relationships

LSC505 · Principles and Concepts of Supply Chain Management — Week 9 of 16

CourseLSC505
Week9 of 16
SemesterII
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This week’s topics

Portfolio Analysis of Supply Chain Relationships

  1. Kraljic matrix category positioning
  2. Supplier preferencing models
  3. Power and dependency dynamics in buyer-supplier interactions
  4. Generating sustained added value through supplier development
  5. Supplier Development Capabilities | SCMT 4653

What you will be able to do

  • 4.2 Discuss portfolio analysis techniques to assess relationships in supply chains.
  • 4.3 Compare the sources of added value that can be achieved through supply chain relationships.

Activity

Start with this week’s video, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: discuss portfolio analysis techniques to assess relationships in supply chains.

Study materials

Videos

  • Supplier Development Capabilities | SCMT 4653 · YouTube · Walton College Supply Chain Management · 7 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • Procurement in the Supply Chain World, ch.: Managing Suppliers · Reading · Other, textbook chapter; PDF pp. 60–83 · for registered students
  • Market management guidance note (UK Government Commercial Function) · PDF · GOV.UK, guidance; 25 pages · for registered students
  • Operations Management (Fanshawe), ch. 7: Supply Chain Management · Reading · Other, textbook chapter; PDF pp. 285–330 · for registered students
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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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