Supply Chain Strategy
This subject is a capstone, bringing an integrative view of supply chain management and business competitiveness. Via primarily case studies, it will develop and illustrate key strategic supply chain concepts, such as design, operation and improvement strategies of supply chains. International case studies will be used to create a world view of best practices in SCM. This includes management of risk, prices, costs and service levels in SCM. Organisational structures needed to deliver supply chain strategy and governance, control and reporting systems will be emphasised.
Objectives
- Understanding of practical supply chain strategic decisions
- Knowledge of key frameworks for supply chain design and operation
- Understanding of the operational and business performance outcomes of SCM strategies
- Ability to undertake supply chain strategic analysis of cost, quality and delivery reliability
- Knowledge of risk and its management in supply chains
- Ability to match performance criteria to SCM design decisions
Subject Code
MGMT90125
Credit Points
12.5
Delivery Dates
9 - 13 May 2011
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