E-Business and Supply Chain Information
The supply chain within an industry or company involves the configuration and operation of the fulfilment processes of orders placed within the operation(s). This subject will focus on the e-Business supply chains literature supported by practical case studies. The subject is focussed on the critical use of information to support network design and supply chain operations. It examines the theoretical and practical application of the strategic, organisational, and technological dimensions of e-Business, taking in the organisation’s business strategy, technical capability and human resource function in managing the supply chain, procurement, logistics, and distribution.
Objectives
- The ability to analyse supply chain dynamics using a systems perspective
- To be able to assess the potential impact of a range of technologies on business operations and relationships
- The ability to determine the sources and drivers of supply chain costs
- To determine the circumstances under which Push and/or Pull technologies can be deployed
- To discriminate between various integration options when positioning an organisation in a supply chain: e.g. Vertical Integration, Outsourcing or Virtual Integration?
- To assess the implications of global standards for technology adoption and application in a supply chain management context
Subject Code
MGMT90120
Credit Points
12.5
Delivery Dates
2010 - 8 - 12 November
2011 - 10 - 14 October
Mode of Delivery
1 intensive week
Contact Time
24 hours of lectures/seminars/workshops. In addition to face-to-face teaching time of 24 hours, students should expect to undertake a minimum of 120 hours research, reading, writing and general study to complete this subject successfully.
Assessment
20% - 1 hour exam, completed on the final day of delivery
30% - 1,500 word assignment, due four weeks after the delivery
50% - 3,000 word field project, due eight weeks after the delivery
Prescribed Texts
Nil