Supply Chain Management module (GA21003)
Learn about supply chain structures, sourcing and supplier management. Cover public sector procurement, sustainability, and negotiation skills
Credits
15
Module code
GA21003
Level
2
Semester
Runs during the summer
School
School of Science and Engineering
Discipline
Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Learn about supply chain management in organisations. You will examine theories, models and strategies and how they are applied in practice.
You will cover:
- the fundamentals of supply chain management
- organisational and supply chain structures
- supplier relationships and partnering
- sourcing and the management of suppliers
- public sector procurement
- sustainability and socially responsible procurement
- global sourcing
- negotiation skills and world-class procurement approaches
What you will learn
In this module, you will:
- learn about supply chain management theories, styles and models. You will also learn about their relative strengths and weaknesses
- understand supply chain management strategies and their application in organisations
- assess the capability of potential suppliers using appropriate secondary data
- develop understanding of sustainability and socially-responsible procurement by examining best practices
- apply supply chain management knowledge in real-world professional contexts
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- understand supply chain management theories, styles and models. You will also understand their relative strengths and weaknesses
- understand supply chain management strategies and their application in organisations
- develop understanding in assessing the capability of potential suppliers using appropriate secondary data
- develop understanding of sustainability and socially-responsible procurement through best practice
- transfer supply chain management knowledge into real-world professional practice
Assignments / assessments
- Group presentation and report (100%)
- You will take part in a group presentation on a supply chain management topic. This will allow you to show collaborative analysis and communication skills. You will also contribute to a group written report. This will apply supply chain management theory and practice to an organisational context.
This module does not have a final exam.
Teaching methods / timetable
Structured three-hour weekly sessions. These will combine group and individual activities, formal teaching, and facilitated discussion