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On successful completion of the module, learners will be able to:
Demonstrate the ability to identify and make use of sources of knowledge and evidence relating to supply chain management, network design, inventory management, capacity planning and forecasting and procurement and contracting.
Demonstrate an awareness of ethical principles and professional codes relevant to supply chain management including legal requirements around procurement and contracting.
Analyse the information and ideas relating to supply chain management.
Demonstrate reflection upon the concepts and theories of supply chain management in relation to their work and professional context.
Make a selection of concepts and theories that relate to their work in respect of supply chain management.
Select appropriate content, medium and style that is intended for a professional and /or academic communication. Evidence sources of information and demonstrate origins of ideas by referencing sources using a consistent style.
Analyse how they have been able to relate supply chain management concept and theory to their work context.
This module will explore:
- The meaning of supply chain management and how this applies to the learners own organisation.
- The concept of supply network design and management.
- The concept of inventories and how to conduct and manage inventories.
- Development of forecasting skills in relation to capacity planning for supplies and utilisation of supplies.
- Process of procurement and contracting.
- Legal and ethical considerations applied to procurement and contracting.
On completion of the module learners will be able to:
- Understand approaches to supply chain management.
- Analyse own organisations strategy for supply chain management.
- Understand supply network design, inventory management and capacity planning and forecasting.
- Evaluate the use of procurement and contracting and analyse their use within the context of own organisation.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the legal requirements around procurement and contracting and how to comply with these.
- Reflect on the commercial context that own organisation operates within.
Learning and teaching typically includes a range of methods such as lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials, with emphasis on team experience and peer support, large and small group discussions, problem-solving activities and individual and paired working.
Learners may be expected to draw on a range of theoretical/academic, personal and work-based resources. Course documentation, support materials and web-based materials will be available on the VLE as appropriate.
Implementation of study skills will be supported and in particular teamwork, and the capacity to develop written argument, will be developed. During the course of each session there will be opportunities for tutor/student interaction to meet individual needs and help develop skills, confidence, competence, knowledge and understanding relating to the aims and objectives of the module. Accessing library resources and help with coursework study skills will be available from services across the university.
Learners would be expected to prepare for the sessions by reading set texts and completion of tasks set in class or via the VLE and will be expected to take part in a wide range of learning activities.
Learners will maintain their Personal e-portfolio during this module and on-going self-evaluation will be part of the learners' identification of needs.
Lectures, seminars, learning activities, workshops and tutorials
Contact Hours: 40
Intended Group Size: 20
Flexibly delivered e-engagement e.g. VLE activities, assessment support and e-support including tutorials
Contact Hours: 40
Intended Group Size: 1-6
Guided independent study
Hours: 120
Further details relating to assessment
The assessment method is in keeping with the approved module descriptor in the Work Based Learning Framework.
Learners will be expected to orally present the outcomes of their learning relevant to the subject content in a 15 minute presentation followed by a question and answer session. The presentation should be supported by work based artefact(s) and a critical commentary. An option to present a written report rather than orally present learning will be available.
Other relevant matters
Learners must demonstrate awareness of workplace application of learning and development of skills relating to customer and supplier relationships and develop evidence through their personalised e-portfolio to sufficiently demonstrate the skills and behaviours expected of a Chartered Manager.
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Level - 4
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S1
