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Supply Chain and Operations Management

SL706

Course CodeSL706
ECTS

Course Description

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the concepts and models of effective supply chain and operations management in competitive marketplaces using case studies and real-world industry scenarios. Learners will develop an understanding of operational processes, techniques, planning and control systems.

Course Outline

WeekTopics
1Operations management, supply chains and other business functions
2Key success factors for an integrated supply chain strategy
3Supplier relationships: alliances, networks and supplier development
4Factors and strategies that drive operations management: the role of IT
5Information technology and supplier relations systems
6The importance and use of logistics in supply chain management
7Procurement strategies and procedures
8Midterm evaluation
9Improving logistics and procurement strategies
10Procurement control and economic order quantity
11Inventory control: the principles of FIFO, LIFO and AVCO
12Just in time systems of managing inventory
13Factors in developing a strategy to improve the supply chain
14Planning and justifying supply chain improvement strategies
15Review and coursework completion
16Final evaluation and project assessment

Learning Outcomes

  1. LO1 Understand the relationship between supply chain management, operations management and organisational business objectives.
  2. LO2 Be able to critically analyse the role of technology in supplier relationships.
  3. LO3 Be able to critically analyse the importance of logistics and procurement in supply chain management.
  4. LO4 Be able to develop a systematic order of procurement and inventory control.
  5. LO5 Be able to develop a strategy to improve an organisation’s supply chain.
Learning Resources

Myerson, M. (2012) Lean Supply Chain and Logistics Management. New York: McGraw-Hill Books. Slack, N., Brandon-Jones, A. and Johnston, R. (2013) Operations Management. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited. Bowersox, D., Closs, D. and Cooper, M. B. (2002) Supply Chain Logistics Management. New York: McGraw Hill Books. Chaffey, D. (2009) E-Business and E-Commerce Management: Strategy, Implementation and Practice. Harlow: Financial Times/Prentice Hall. Christopher, M. (2013) Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann. Mahadeva, B. (2010) Operations Management: Theory and Practice. New Delhi: Dorling Kindersley (pvt.) Limited. Sheffi, Y. (2005) The Resilient Enterprise: Overcoming Vulnerability for Competitive Advantage. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. Stadtler, H. and Kilger, C. (2008) Supply chain management and advanced planning: Concepts, models, software and case studies. Hamburg: Springer. Turban, T., Lee, J. K., King, D., Liang, T. P. and Turban, D. (2010) Electronic Commerce 2010: A Managerial Perspective. 6th Edition. New York: Pearson Education.

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