| Unit name | Global Supply Chain Management |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EFIMM0074 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Hu |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Management - Business School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
Why is this unit important?
The significance of global supply chain management has become increasingly pronounced in an era marked by growing globalisation and heightened uncertainties. The overarching goal of effective global supply chain management is to intricately connect the marketplace, distribution network, and manufacturing and procurement activities. This linkage is designed to ensure that customers receive the highest level of service at the most cost-effective rates, both in the short and long term.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study?
The rise of the global supply chains prompts strategic considerations encompassing innovative business models, choices between local and global sourcing and purchasing, intricacies of transportation and logistics, commitments to environmental sustainability, ethical considerations, the impact of disruptive digital technologies, and contributions to local economic development. The mastery of these elements is essential for organisations to navigate the complexities of a globalised landscape and to strategically position themselves for success.
An overview of content
This unit consists of ten lecture sessions covering various aspects, including an introduction to Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM), globalisation and GSCM, strategic fit, sourcing and purchasing, demand forecasting, supply chain finance, supply chain risk management, transportation and logistics, sustainable SCM, and future trends of GSCM.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
It aims to provide students with insights into how multinational corporations (MNCs) strategically manage and internationalise their supply chains. Of particular interests is understanding how these organisations pursue sustainable competitive advantage over time, comprising both theoretical and practical elements of the global supply chain management of MNCs that also consider the associated economic, social and environmental impacts.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
This unit will be taught in the form of lectorials, including 30 contact hours in total (10 sessions of 3 hours each). A variety of teaching methods will be utilised in the lectorials, including lectures, tutorials, teaching clinical sessions, case study, in-class discussions, group and individual exercises, and group presentations. The remaining learning hours (170 hours) will be dedicated to independent study and preparing for assessments.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative)
Involves in-class quizzes, case analyses, group presentations, and peer and lecturer feedback. Other forms of formative assessment will include readings and task preparation before each session.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative)
Comprises a 3000-word individual essay assignment (100%). [All ILOs covered].
When assessment does not go to plan
Students who do not pass the unit overall and who are eligible for a reassessment will be re-assessed using like-for-like assessments. The re-assessment weighting on the unit is the same as the original assessment. This means if the student does not pass the unit overall, they will be reassessed with a single piece of assessment weighted at 100%, covering all learning outcomes for the unit. The resit will consist of a 3,000 word individual essay covering the various topics of the unit.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. EFIMM0074).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
