BMM4693 - Negotiated Learning: Principles of Capacity Planning, Forecasting and Procurement

Objectives:

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

1 - Demonstrate the ability to identify the principles of inventory, supply and demand planning
2 - Determine the benefits of insourcing, offshoring and outsourcing
3 - Analyse the methods of forecasting and the impact of fluctuations and seasonality
4 - Review how procurement processes impact the supply chain to ensure the continuity of service, mitigation of risk and cost efficiencies.

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.

This module will have a specific focus on Capacity Planning, Forecasting and Procurement. Apprentices will have the ability to evidence the following KSBs through this module:

- K1 Principles of inventory, supply and demand planning
- K2 Methods of forecasting including effects of fluctuations and seasonality and use of scheduling techniques
- K3 The value of targeted research on supply chain dynamics
- K8 How procurement processes impact across the supply chain to ensure cost efficiencies, security of supply, continuity of service and mitigation of risk
- K9 The range of sourcing strategies for managing cost, quality, service and time across supply chain networks
- S1 Determine benefits of insourcing, offshoring or outsourcing
- S2 Gather, analyse, interpret and use data from across the supply chain to propose and make effective decisions
- S3 Source and plan optimal transport solutions
- S4 actively integrate and use data across enterprise lines
- S9 Drive cost efficiencies and service level improvements through the distribution network
- S10 Practise in a sustainable and ethical way all sourcing and buying decisions.

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 will be developed through this module through the production of the report. 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 make effective decisions with regards to capacity planning, forecasting and procurement.

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.

Learning and Teaching Information:

A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be employed throughout the module in order 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 asked to demonstrate their ability to identify the principles of inventory, supply and demand planning in a 3000 word report. Within the report they will determine the benefits of insourcing, offshoring and outsourcing on the business. They will also analyse the methods of forecasting and the impact of fluctuations and seasonality on forecasting. In addition to this, they will review how procurement processes impact the supply chain to ensure the continuity of service, mitigation of risk and cost efficiencies.

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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