21074 Supply Chain Management

Description

Supply chain management is concerned with the effective design, planning and improvement of a network of businesses involved in the provision of products and services to the end-users. This subject provides a broad introduction to logistics and supply chain management covering a range of critical topics including supply chain decisions at the strategic, tactical and operational levels, supply chain network design, supply chain planning and optimisation, integrated supply chain management, sourcing decisions and supplier evaluation, supply chain risk management, lean supply chains, and sustainable supply chain practices. Several case studies are analysed to highlight the supply chain management challenges facing various industries and the current trends in the field. Teaching methods include a combination of interactive lectures, case analysis and discussions.