Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Business and Law

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• Unit Title

  Supply Chain Management

• Unit Code

  MAN6920

• Year

  2018

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  3

• Credit Points

  20

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  A/Prof Ferry JIE

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Description

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. The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has adopted the skills framework for the information age (SFIA) and have created a Core Body of Knowledge (CBOK) to identify IT capabilities and knowledge. These frameworks have been used to inform the learning outcomes of this unit. The unit meets SFIA learning outcomes in the following: IT management, business analysis, supplier relationship management, procurement, IT management. The unit is aligned with the ACS CBOK in the following. Assessed in Assignment: Problem Solving (Design); Professional Knowledge (Data and Information Management). Assessed Exam: Professional Knowledge (Societal issues, History and Status); Technology Resources (Hardware and Software Fundamentals, Data and Information management, Networking). Not assessed: Problem Solving (Abstraction).

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Examine the knowledge-specific capabilities (includes concepts, principles, theories, methods and contemporary practices central to the supply chain and logistics profession).
2. Develop the problem solving capabilities in supply chain and logistics management.
3. Analyse the upstream and downstream supply chain structure.
4. Apply written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of supply chain and logistics management.

Unit Content

1. Supply Chain Management: An Overview.
2. Aligning Supply Chains.
3. Supply Chain Technology: Managing Information Flows.
4. Strategic Challenges and Change for Supply Chains.
5. Role of Logistics in Supply Chains.
6. Sourcing Materials and Services.
7. Producing Goods and Services.
8. Demand Management.
9. Order Management and Customer Service.
10. Managing Inventory in the Supply Chain.
11. DistributionManaging Fulfillment Operations.
12. TransportationManaging the Flow of the Supply Chain.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

On-campus students attend a weekly 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 online 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 Online 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 online using the reading list and links supplied as a starting point.

Assessment

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.

Core Reading(s)

• SimchiLevi, D., Kaminsky, P., & Simchi-Levi, E. (2008). Designing and managing the supply chain. (4th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw Hill/Irwin.

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