Supply Chain Planning and Management

Code

BUSI4608

School

Nottingham University Business School China

Level

4

Credits

20

Semesters

Autumn China

Summary

The module takes a dual approach covering both the business processes and the quantitative models and techniques necessary for supply chain planning and management. It is divided into three major parts.
1. Supply chain concepts and definitions. Fundamental planning and control concepts for supply chain and operations planning:  classification of operational and supply systems.  Inventory - forms, functions, decisions, models. Capacity – definitions and planning. 
2.  Forecasting for supply chain and production management. Planning, Scheduling and Control approaches:  aggregate planning; hierarchical planning and control; MRP-based planning and control;  JIT principles, kanban systems;  Theory of constraints (TOC). Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
3.  Supply chain collaboration: planning and control across the supply chain; the bullwhip effect; supply chain collaboration  approaches – continuous replenishment, Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI), Collaborative Planning Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR) 

Target Students

Business School MSc students subject to compliance with module choice requirements, as listed in the degree programme specification. In addition, other MA/MSc students subject to the discretion of the Director of MSc Programmes

Classes

• One 1-hour tutorial each week for 3 weeks
• One 2-hour tutorial each week for 4 weeks
• One 3-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks

Total Contact Hours = 44 hours (lectures 3 hours x 11 weeks + 11 hours tutorials (4x2 hours and 3x1hour)).

Assessment

• 30% Group Project: Group project/assignment (3,500-word report)
• 70% EXAM 1 (2-hour): 2 Hour Examination

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding: This module develops a knowledge and understanding of:

The management of the supply chain

The dynamics of the global economy and international business &/or an awareness 
of cultural, legal/regulatory, political, and economic differences across countries &/or 
an appreciation of management issues from a global perspective.

Markets - the development and operation of markets for resources, goods and services 

Customers and stakeholders - customer expectations, service and orientation

The management of resources
The management of operations

Information systems and business intelligence - the development, management, application and implementation of information systems and their impact upon organisations

Communications – the comprehension and use of relevant communications for application in business and management, including the use of digital tools

The importance of sustainability issues, including an understanding of the challenges 
and opportunities arising from the activities of people and organisations on the economic, social and environmental conditions of the future.

Intellectual Skills: This module develops:

Being able to think critically and be creative: manage the creative processes in self and others; organise thoughts, analyse, synthesise and critically appraise. This includes the capability to identify assumptions, evaluate statements in terms of evidence, detect false logic or reasoning, identify implicit values, define terms adequately and generalise appropriately

Being able to solve complex problems and make decisions: establish criteria, using appropriate decision-making techniques including identifying, formulating and solving business problems; and the ability to create, identify and evaluate options; the ability to implement and review decisions

Using information and knowledge effectively in order to abstract meaning from information and to share knowledge, including the use of quantitative skills

Professional Practical Skills: This module develops:

The ability to conduct research and enquiry into business and management issues either individually or as part of a team through research design, the collection and analysis of qualitative data, synthesis and reporting

The ability to conduct research and enquiry into business and management issues either individually or as part of a team through research design, the collection and analysis of quantitative data, synthesis and reporting

Effective performance within team environments and the ability to recognise and utilise individuals' contributions in group processes and to negotiate and persuade or influence others; team selection, delegation, development and management.  Leadership and performance management: selecting appropriate leadership style for different situations; setting objectives, motivating, monitoring performance, coaching and mentoring

Transferable (key) Skills: This module develops:

Effective communication: networking, listening, oral and written communication of complex ideas and arguments, using a range of media, including the preparation of business reports
 

Conveners

• Dr Jinan Shao