Unit information: Global Supply Chain Management in 2023/24

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)	Nil
Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units)	Nil
Units you may not take alongside this one
School/department	School of Management - Business School
Faculty	Faculty of Social Sciences and Law

Unit Information

The ultimate objective of global supply chain management is to link the market place, distribution network, manufacturing and procurement activity in such a way that customers receive the highest level of service at the lower cost; in the short and long term. The rise of the global supply chains raises strategic questions concerning new business models, local/global sourcing/purchasing, transportation/logistics, environmental sustainability, ethics and local economic development.

The aim of this unit will be to:

• Learn how multinational corporations (MNC) strategically manage and internationalize their supply chains by leveraging inclusive and sustainable growth agendas to penetrate emerging markets and remain strong incumbents. How these organisations seek sustainable competitive advantage over time is of particular interest.
• Introduce the theoretical and practical elements of the global supply chain management of MNCs that also consider the associated economic, social and environmental impacts.

Your learning on this unit

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Evaluate what global supply chain management and global sourcing entails in the business world i.e. the nature and components;
2. Interpret the cultural differences and similarities between different countries/continents/global regions and analyse potential impact on the supplier relationships with a view to mitigating and reducing risk;
3. Critically appraise the leadership role of MNCs in the adoption of sustainable practices in emerging/existing markets;
4. Analyse and differentiate stakeholders of MNCs and their roles in pursuit of sustainability strategies.

How you will learn

Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions including lectures, tutorials, drop-in sessions, discussion boards and other online learning opportunities.

How you will be assessed

Formative: This will include a small range of methods including in class and/or on-line quizzes, debates and case evaluation; Summative: 3000 word individual assignment (100%)

Resources

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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.