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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit investigates the interactions that are necessary for organisations to create effective Supply Chain Management (SCM) strategies. It will extend your knowledge and understanding of the management issues involved in the efficient integration of suppliers, manufacturing centers, warehouses, distribution centers and retail outlets. The concepts of total supply chain costs coupled with the implications of short product life cycles and heightened expectations of customers are evaluated. The emphasis throughout is on a systems approach to SCM, from the operational through tactical to the strategic level.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On-campus students attend a weekly three hour session, consisting of a 2 to 3 hour lecture/review with online demonstrations and presentation case material. The unit will be taught through an interactive lecture process, whereby students will be asked to answer questions, the aim being to increase learning and improve communication skills. The use of cases, webcasts and internet links will enhance student learning. The Internet will be a key resource for students, and they will use Blackboard to access updates, articles, and other unit-related material. The unit will, when possible, include guest lecturers and teaching will be informed by industry engagement. Students studying in off campus mode will access the program via Blackboard and regular on line access is required. Students need to be actively engaged in the unit by reading the required readings and participating in the postings on the discussion boards on Blackboard. Regular on line access is required. On-campus and off-campus students: Presentations will be supported by readings. The suggested readings and questions should be read before reviewing the lecture notes. All notes and directions for finding and using course material will be provided on line with the exception of any required textbooks. Students are expected to actively explore material available on line using the reading list and links supplied as a starting point.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual Academic Report | 50% |
| Examination | Examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Weekly tasks in support of SCM portfolio | 50% |
| Examination | Examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit investigates the interactions that are necessary for organisations to create effective Supply Chain Management (SCM) strategies. It will extend your knowledge and understanding of the management issues involved in the efficient integration of suppliers, manufacturing centers, warehouses, distribution centers and retail outlets. The concepts of total supply chain costs coupled with the implications of short product life cycles and heightened expectations of customers are evaluated. The emphasis throughout is on a systems approach to SCM, from the operational through tactical to the strategic level.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On-campus students attend a weekly three hour session, consisting of a 2 to 3 hour lecture/review with online demonstrations and presentation case material. The unit will be taught through an interactive lecture process, whereby students will be asked to answer questions, the aim being to increase learning and improve communication skills. The use of cases, webcasts and internet links will enhance student learning. The Internet will be a key resource for students, and they will use Blackboard to access updates, articles, and other unit-related material. The unit will, when possible, include guest lecturers and teaching will be informed by industry engagement. Students studying in off campus mode will access the program via Blackboard and regular on line access is required. Students need to be actively engaged in the unit by reading the required readings and participating in the postings on the discussion boards on Blackboard. Regular on line access is required. On-campus and off-campus students: Presentations will be supported by readings. The suggested readings and questions should be read before reviewing the lecture notes. All notes and directions for finding and using course material will be provided on line with the exception of any required textbooks. Students are expected to actively explore material available on line using the reading list and links supplied as a starting point. The Australian Computer Society (ASC) have adopted the Skills Framework for the Information Ages (SFIA), an internationally recognised tool to describe capabilities and identify skills and knowledge. This unit meets the SFIA learning outcomes in the following: Assignment (learning outcomes 1-9): REQM, BUAN, BPRE, SURE, INOV. Exam (learning outcomes 1-9): REQM, BUAN, BPRE, SURE,INOV.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual Academic Report | 50% |
| Examination | Examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Weekly tasks in support of SCM portfolio | 50% |
| Examination | Examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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