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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Distribution & Channel Mng.
Module Code	MT211
School	DCUBS
Online Module Resources
Module Teacher	Paul Davis
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The module covers the areas of product and service distribution through examining a number of selected topics including: supply networks; supply chains; distribution management; channel management; inventory management; forecasting; and technology for supply chains.

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss current issues in channel design and channel management
2. Describe the current and future challenges in the areas of supply chain management, logistics, and distribution
3. Map the processes involved in channel management
4. Identify the nature of partnerships within distribution channels
5. Appraise the current and future challenges in the areas of supply chain management, logistics, and distribution
6. Describe the nature of partnerships within distribution channels

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecturer-supervised learning (contact)	24	Directed lectures and class discussion
Assignment	25	Mapping of single process
Examination	25	Preparation for examiantion
Independent learning time	51	Readings and class preparation
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

Supply Chain Management.
An introduction to supply chain management and the role of the supply chain in distribution channel management.

Channel Management.
An introduction to the issues of channel management including choices of channel for distributing products and services.

Logistics.
An introduction to the logistics function and its role within distribution channel management.

Services vs Products.
An introduction to the differences in channel management between products and services.

Technology.
An introduction to technology and how it is applied to channel management and supply chain management.

Current and Future Issues.
An overview of current and future issues affecting channel management choices.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Essay	Review Supply Chain / Distribution Management literature and write critical review	20%	Week 8

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 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

MINT

BSc Marketing, Innovation & Technology

Timetable this semester: Timetable for MT211