Form C4
1. Course
Code
5. School
7. Delivery:
Location &
Semester
Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
C11LS
2. Course
Title
Management and Languages
Strategy for Supply Chains
3. SCQF
Level
6. Course
Co-ordinator
11
4. Credits
15
Kate Hughes
Edin X
SBC
Orkney
Dubai X
IDL
Collaborative Partner
Approved Learning Partner
Sem 1
Sem….
Sem………..
Sem 1
Sem….
Name…………………….....Sem..…...
Name …………………………………Sem………..
8. Pre-requisites
None
9. Linked Courses
(specify if synoptic)
10. Excluded Courses
11. Replacement Courses
None
None
Code:
Date Of Replacement:
12. Degrees for which
this is a core course
MSc/PGDip/Cert in Logistics and Supply Chain
Management
MSc/PGDip/Cert in Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain
Management
MSc/PGDip/Cert in International Business Management
with Logistics
14. Available as an Elective?
No X
13. The course may be
PG only x
UG only
UG & PG
delivered to:
15. Aims
 to define key terms and introduce conceptual frameworks
 to review the evolution of logistics and supply chain management over the past 30 years
 to explore the relationship between logistics/supply chain management (SCM) and other management functions
 to examine the objectives of logistics / supply chain management and ways of measuring its performance
 to outline the process of formulating strategy for supply chains and ensuring that it is compatible with wider corporate strategy
 to examine in detail strategic decisions relating to postponement, outsourcing and collaboration
 to review major challenges facing logistics / supply chain managers.
16. Syllabus
 Definition and scope of logistics
 Contribution of logistics at macro and micro levels
 Brief history of logistics management
 Major trends and challenges in logistics and supply chain management
 Development of corporate strategy
 Strategic planning process in logistics
 Differing strategic perspectives of producers, retailers, logistics service providers and services
 Case studies of supply chain successes and failures
 Outsourcing of logistics and globalisation
 Performance measurement in logistics and supply chain management
 Understanding the customer and customer service
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17. Learning Outcomes (HWU Core Skills: Employability and Professional Career Readiness)
Subject Mastery
Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive Skills
Student will be able to:
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Personal Abilities
appreciate the contribution that logistics can make at corporate and national economic levels
describe the evolution of logistics management concepts and practices
demonstrate a sound grasp of the principles and theories underpinning the formulation of logistics strategy
understand the inter-relationship between logistics and related business functions
recognise the differing logistical perspectives of producers, retailers and logistics providers
know where to obtain relevant information about logistics and supply chain trends
discuss the impact of a range of business, regulatory and technological trends on logistics
Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice
Assist with the formulation of logistics / supply chain
strategy for a business
Develop a performance measurement system for a
logistics operation
Assess the advantages and disadvantages of
outsourcing the logistics function.
Apply logistics concepts such as the postponement
principle and horizontal collaboration
Autonomy, Accountability & Working with
Communication, Numeracy & ICT
Others
Find and interpret relevant information from Work with others in the analysis of
library, Internet and database sources
company case studies and presentation
Undertake a company case study relating to the of results
development, implementation and / or review of
a logistics strategy
Research, collate, analyse, interpret and
present material related to the management of
logistics / supply chains
18. Assessment Methods
Method
19. Re-assessment Methods
Duration of Exam
Weighting (%)
Synoptic courses?
Method
(if applicable)
Examination
Coursework
20. Date and Version
Date of Proposal
18 March 2013
3 hours
Duration of Exam
(if applicable)
70%
30%
Date of Approval by
School Committee
None
Examination
Date of
Implementation
3 hours
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Number
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