Learning Outcomes
Assessment criteria
Assessment type
to be met
Covered
All 1 to 3
All ACs under LO 1 to 3
Essay
3000 words
4
All ACS under LO 4
Presentation
10 minutes
Word count (approx. length)
Indicative contents Theories and concept of supply chain management; key drivers in supply chain management; supply chain management strategies; competitiveness through effective supply chain management and logistics. Types of logistics; systems to maintain business-supplier relationship; role of information technology in supply chain and logistics; procurement and e-procurement; and factors hindering e-procurement application. Indicative reading list Coyle, J.J., Langley Jr., C.J., Gibson, B.J., Novack, R.A. and Bardi, E.J. (2013). Supply Chain Management: A Logistics Perspective, 9th ed., South-Western, Cengage Learning. Christopher M. (2011) Logistics & supply chain management. Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall. Cousins, Paul (2008) Strategic supply management: principles, theories and practice. Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall.
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