PRO 3105
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Short description
The field of supply chain management has become tremendously important to companies in an
increasingly competitive global marketplace. The course introduces students to the supplier
management thinking process, supplier markets and networks. It provides students with ability to
develop networks with companies that work together to design, produce, deliver, and service products.
The course also introduces students to the role of purchasing in supply chain management; the
traditional versus integrated supply chain management are emphasized.
Course Objectives
The course will help students achieve the following objectives:
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Understand the supply chain management principles
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Appreciate the role of key parties in the supply chain.
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Identify the traditional and Integrated supply chain management techniques.
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Discuss the detailed execution of supplier markets and networks and supplier
relationships development
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Discuss the facets of strategic analysis using kralijic matrix and its variants
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Describe ways of managing innovations through supplier
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Position suppliers based on significance and the potential value being delivered.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course the students should be able to;
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Examine the performance indicators of supply chain management
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Explain the role of procurement in supply chain management
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Describe the historical perspective of supply chain management
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Distinguish between traditional and integrated supply chain management
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Assess the supply chain management tools and techniques
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Manage relationships and performance of suppliers.
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable Skills
Students will be able to:
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Evaluate, think critically, synthesize information, Solve Problems, team work,
Communicate
Teaching and Learning Pattern
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Lecture method, case studies, keynote lectures, student-led seminar presentations, Group
discussions, Mini research studies, Site visits
Indicative Content
Definition and role of purchasing in supply chain management, Historical perspective and
developments in Supply chain management,Supply Chain Management principles, Supply chain
business process integration and sustainability, Theories of Supply Chain Management,
Performance indicators of Supply chain management, Selecting the optimal supplier- tools and
techniques, Efficient and detailed execution of the supply plans, supplier Markets and networks,
supplier relationships, supplier development , the facets of strategic analysis using the
Kralijicmatrix and its variants, Increased responsiveness to supply market events, the use and
impact of a range of tools, supplier quality assurance, Managing innovation through suppliers.
Assessment Method
The assessment method is structured to include coursework and final examination. Coursework
consists of assignments, presentations and tests.
Course work assessment
30%
Final Examination
70%
100%
The minimum mark required to pass is 50%, this includes course work and final examination.
Each course in the programme is allowed a maximum of three hours for final examination
Indicative Sources
1.
Blanchard, D. (2006) Supply Chain Management Best Practices
2.
Bozarth, C and Robert B. Handfield R.B (2007) Introduction toOperations and Supply
Chain Management (2nd Edition).
3.
Blokdijk,G. and Menken,I (2008)Supplier Management Best Practice Handbook:
Evaluating, Sourcing, Managing and Delivering Supplier Excellence in Relationships,
Quality and Costs - Ready to use bringing Theory into Action
4.
Buchholz, W.(2005) Supplier Relationship Management
5.
Chopra, S., and Meindl, P., (2006) Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and
Operation, 3rd Edition.
6.
Harvard Business Review (2006) Supply Chain Management ,Harvard Business Review.
7.
Hugos, M., (2006). Essentials of Supply Chain Management, 2nd Edition.
8.
Saunders, M., (1997). Strategic Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
9.
Kaplan,R.S and Cooper,R (2009)Strategic Activity-Based Management: Supplier
Relationships and Product Development
10.
Simchi-Levi D.,Kaminsky P., Simchi-levi E. (2007), Designing and Managing the Supply
Chain, third edition, Mcgraw Hill
Sethi,S.(2007)Enhancing Supplier Relationship Management