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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Supply Chain Management
Module Code	CA483
School	School of Computing
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Sahar Validi Semester 2: Sahar Validi Autumn: Sahar Validi
Module Teacher	Sahar Validi
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	0
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Effective and efficient Supply Chain Management is a crucial element for gaining competitive advantage. This module gives students a comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of Supply Chain Management. It provides insight into the broad range of activities concerned with Supply Chain management. The module presents models, concepts, and solution methods that are important for the design, control, operation and management of supply chain systems.

Learning Outcomes

1. Justify the importance of SCM and how SCM affects the economy and enterprises.
2. Identify key issues and concepts in developing a supply chain strategy and plan
3. Appraise the value of information in supply chain networks
4. Apply selected inventory policy techniques and supply chain approaches
5. Recommend how to measure and monitor supply chain performance
6. Identify and examine current trends and challenges in SCM

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Assignment	48	Research Report
Independent learning	53	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction to Supply Chain Management.
Supply Chain Strategy and Planning.

Supply Chain Customer Service.
The Value of Information in SCM.

Logistics Information Systems and Enterprise Resource Planning.
Inventory concepts and Inventory Management.

Purchasing and Supply Scheduling.
Supply Chain Organization and Control.

Logistics Financial Performance.
Global SCM and current SCM Challenges.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	30%	Examination Weight	70%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Essay	Research Report	30%	Sem 2 End

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List

David Simchi-Levi, Philip Kaminsky, Edith Simchi-Levi: 2008, Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies, and Case Studies, 3, McGraw-Hill, 9780071107501
Ronald H. Ballou: 2004, Business Logistics / Supply Chain Management, 4, Prentice Hall, 0130661848
David B. Grant, Douglas M. Lambert, James R. Stock, Lisa M. Ellram: 2006, Fundamentals of Logistics Management, McGrawHill, 9780077108946
Alan Harrison, Remko van Hoek: 2008, Logistics Management and Strategy, 3, Prentice Hall, 9780273712763

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSc in Enterprise Computing

SHSA

Study Abroad (Science & Health)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for CA483

Date of Last Revision

15-MAR-04