BMM4683 - Negotiated Learning: Introduction to Supply Chain and Supply Chain Network Design

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, apprentices will be able to:

1 - Demonstrate the ability to identify the principles of supply chain strategies, delivery modes and models
2 - Analyse the impact of Supply Chain Network Design on business performance
3 - Review how the value proposition of the market affects supply chain strategies and services operations for the end customer
4 - Evaluate the different commercial, environmental, ethical and social contexts of manufacturing, storing, distributing and selling across an extended supply chain
5 - Evaluate how to use contemporary market, product and supply chain ideas to flex the supply chain network design.

Content:

The module will provide the underpinning subject knowledge for the Supply Chain Leadership Professional Degree Apprenticeship Standard at Level 4. Subsequent levels will re-visit the elements of the standard covered in this module and go into greater depth (i.e. scaffolding the level from 4, to 5 and eventually 6) and introduce additional elements of the standard.

The aim of this module is to do a broad introduction to all aspects of the supply chain. However, this will have a specific focus on Supply Chain Network Design. Apprentices will have the ability to evidence the following KSBs through this module:

- K4 Principles of supply chain strategies, delivery models and modes; impact on business performance
- K5 How the value proposition of the product and the market affects supply chain strategies and service operations for the end customer
- K6 How to use contemporary market, product and supply chain ideas to flex the supply chain network design
- K12 The different commercial, environmental, ethical and social contexts of manufacturing, storing, distributing and selling across an extended supply chain
- K13 The optimal supplier to customer supply chain structures
- K23 The requirements for supply chain and network change using contemporary supply chain thinking
- S5 Develop differentiated supply chain strategies aligned to relevant business unit or function
- S6 Use end customer insight to design and evaluate end-to-end supply chain networks
- S7 Use current market and product information to influence and challenge supply chain network design.

This module will assist in developing knowledge associated with British Values, Prevent, Healthy Relationships and Safeguarding. They will be introduced to these topics in context of the topic.

English language skills, both written and verbal will be developed through this module through the production of the presentation. Apprentices will be introduced to new terminology, concepts and ideas which will develop their vocabulary and used throughout this module and beyond. Maths skills might be developed through the analysis of the apprentice's own workplace context through the analysis of data linked to market conditions.

Digital skills will be developed through the utilisation of online resources such as the University's VLE, e-Portfolio system and Leeds Trinity University Library system. In addition to this, digital skills will be developed through the use of digital presentation tools.

Learning and Teaching Information:

A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be employed throughout the module to ensure the acquisition and development of appropriate concepts, knowledge and skills and achievement of the stated learning outcomes. A variety of teaching and learning methods provide access to learning to meet a wide range of learner needs and are aimed at widening participation amongst learners to avoid exclusion and develop learner skills in academic studies and personal life situations.

The module will be delivered on a face-to-face basis, with the apprentices attending a delivery workshop at the start of the module which will provide them with the skills and knowledge to complete all aspects of the module. The module will be taught over two days in a block structure at the start of the module and methods utilised within the 2 days will include: lecture style knowledge content and seminar style activities to discuss the content and enabling the learner to place it into context. This module will also have virtual tutorial café (VTCs) sessions, these group sessions allow for reflective time following the delivery and will be utilised to support the learner in unpacking the content and the assessment requirements. VTC sessions will also be utilised as formative peer feedback sessions.

Independent study time should be spent on specific pre learning (on-demand learning – available to all students on Moodle), for example, engaging in specific background reading of the topic and online exercises. Post learning activities will be provided by the module tutor, but these will generally be assessment focused enabling the learner to achieve the assessment requirements.

All activities and materials provided on Moodle will support the module content for the module delivery including pre, live and post activities and resources.The sequencing of the sessions will provide re-enforcement of the theoretical concepts developed during the delivery in a progressive pattern, aimed at developing knowledge and overall understanding.



Planned LTU Off-the-Job Delivery Learning:

Lectures
Hours: 14
Intended Group Size: Cohort

Virtual Tutorial Cafe
Hours: 3
Intended Group Size: Cohort



Planned Off the Job Learning:

Training Plan Activities
Hours: 55
Intended Group Size: Individual

Masterclass
Hours: 3
Intended Group Size: Individual



Minimum Self-Directed Off the Job Learning and Practical Training:

Hours: 225



Further Detail Relating to Assessment

Component 1
Apprentices will be expected to prepare a 12 Minute Presentation to demonstrate their awareness of supply chain strategies, delivery modes and models and analyse the impact of these on business performance in their own workplace context. The presentation will also review how the value proposition of their market can affect supply chain strategies and service operations for their customers, and how contemporary ideas can be used to flex the network design.

Apprentices are expected to make reference to their own workplace context throughout the presentation to enable them to evidence the KSBs from the apprenticeship standard.

Assessment:

Fact File

Module Coordinator - PRS_CODE=
Level - 4
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4AP

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