School: Business and Law

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.

  • Unit Title

    Supply Chain Analytics
  • Unit Code

    MAN6927
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Reza KIANI MAVI

Description

A supply chain consists of three or more different firms (or individuals) directly involved in the upstream and downstream flows of products, services, finances and/or information from a source to a customer. As supply chains become more complex, there is a need to implement analytic tools to gain a competitive advantage. Supply chain analytics focuses on the use of information and analytical (quantitative) tools and techniques to make informed and optimal decisions that better match supply and demand. Advanced analytic tools investigate in depth supply chain data in a quest for savings and efficiencies which contribute directly to the firm’s profit by minimizing sourcing, transportation, storage, shortage, and disposal costs. This unit encourages students to think critically and analytically about the firm’s performance in current supply chain environments in order to identify hidden inefficiencies to capture greater cost savings. Students learn to use historical data to run forecasting and predictive models and use analytical tools to make more informed and valid decisions. They also learn how to implement solutions to maximise the firm’s profitability and competitiveness.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Appreciate the importance of supply chain analytics in the flows involving material, money and information.
  2. Identify and use supply chain data in analytics to make informed decisions.
  3. Discuss managerial implications of the results of analytics.
  4. Analyse the level of uncertainty associated with the supply chain and implement appropriate analytical tools to deal with them.
  5. Improve quantitative problem solving skills by developing and implementing mathematical models in supply chain management.

Unit Content

  1. Basics of supply chains analytics.
  2. Introduction to optimization.
  3. Planning and forecasting demand and supply.
  4. Aggregate planning.
  5. Inventory management and control.
  6. Production planning and scheduling.
  7. Routing and scheduling in transportation.
  8. Facility Location and Capacity Planning.
  9. Performance management tools in supply chain management.
  10. Supplier Selection.
  11. Pricing and revenue management in supply chain.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 3 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 3 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Additional Learning Experience Information

On campus students attend a weekly seminar over one semester. Seminars will involve a mix of presentations by the lecturer and students, discussions and problem solving exercises. Students are thus required to read the recommended list of readings for each weekly topic in advance and come to class prepared to use the material in discussions. In some weeks, a particular discussion/tutorial question or activity may be set for discussion as well. This will be indicated in the list of readings/discussion activities. Students are also expected to come prepared to take part in these activities/discussions. Off-campus students will access the unit through the Blackboard Learning Management System. Learning materials and videos will be provided with regular internet access required. If necessary, students will be required to video their assignment presentation. Both on-campus and off-campus students are expected to actively explore material available on line 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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentIndividual assignment (problem-solving)40%
AssignmentGroup assignment40%
ExerciseIndividual exercise20%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentIndividual assignment (problem-solving)40%
AssignmentGroup assignment40%
ExerciseIndividual exercise20%

Core Reading(s)

  • Chopra, S. (2019). Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation (7th ed.). Harlow, United Kingdom: Pearson Education Limited. Retrieved from https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ECU/detail.action?docID=5601290

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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School: Business and Law

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.

  • Unit Title

    Supply Chain Analytics
  • Unit Code

    MAN6927
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Reza KIANI MAVI

Description

A supply chain consists of three or more different firms (or individuals) directly involved in the upstream and downstream flows of products, services, finances and/or information from a source to a customer. As supply chains become more complex, there is a need to implement analytic tools to gain a competitive advantage. Supply chain analytics focuses on the use of information and analytical (quantitative) tools and techniques to make informed and optimal decisions that better match supply and demand. Advanced analytic tools investigate in depth supply chain data in a quest for savings and efficiencies which contribute directly to the firm’s profit by minimizing sourcing, transportation, storage, shortage, and disposal costs. This unit encourages students to think critically and analytically about the firm’s performance in current supply chain environments in order to identify hidden inefficiencies to capture greater cost savings. Students learn to use historical data to run forecasting and predictive models and use analytical tools to make more informed and valid decisions. They also learn how to implement solutions to maximise the firm’s profitability and competitiveness.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Appreciate the importance of supply chain analytics in the flows involving material, money and information.
  2. Identify and use supply chain data in analytics to make informed decisions.
  3. Discuss managerial implications of the results of analytics.
  4. Analyse the level of uncertainty associated with the supply chain and implement appropriate analytical tools to deal with them.
  5. Improve quantitative problem solving skills by developing and implementing mathematical models in supply chain management.

Unit Content

  1. Basics of supply chains analytics.
  2. Introduction to optimization.
  3. Planning and forecasting demand and supply.
  4. Aggregate planning.
  5. Inventory management and control.
  6. Production planning and scheduling.
  7. Routing and scheduling in transportation.
  8. Facility Location and Capacity Planning.
  9. Performance management tools in supply chain management.
  10. Supplier Selection.
  11. Pricing and revenue management in supply chain.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 3 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 3 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Additional Learning Experience Information

Seminars will involve a mix of presentations by the lecturer and students, discussions and problem solving exercises. Students are thus required to read the recommended list of readings for each weekly topic in advance and come to class prepared to use the material in discussions. In some weeks, a particular discussion/tutorial question or activity may be set for discussion as well. This will be indicated in the list of readings/discussion activities. Students are also expected to come prepared to take part in these activities/discussions. Off-campus students will access the unit through the Learning Management System. Learning materials and videos will be provided with regular internet access required. If necessary, students will be required to video their assignment presentation. Both on-campus and off-campus students are expected to actively explore material available on line 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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentIndividual assignment (problem-solving)40%
AssignmentGroup assignment30%
AssignmentMajor Individual Assignment30%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentIndividual assignment (problem-solving)40%
AssignmentGroup assignment30%
AssignmentMajor Individual Assignment30%

Core Reading(s)

  • Chopra, S. (2019). Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation (7th ed.). Harlow, United Kingdom: Pearson Education Limited. Retrieved from https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ECU/detail.action?docID=5601290

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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