This module enhances students’ knowledge and understanding of the physical aspects of bringing products and services to market through the supply chain. Students will analyse key activities of the supply chain; transformation, transportation, storage and distribution – and learn to specify supply chain architectures, specifying locations, capacities, transportation requirements, etc. Key aspects include the operation of inventory management systems, appraising and comparing supply chain improvement proposals and investments from a cost/benefit perspective, planning and managing expenditure, and being aware of health and safety issues relevant to supply chain management. This module covers the elements of Contemporary and Choice of the 6Cs curriculum design. It explores modern and practical approach to the physical supply chain management (Contemporary). This is implemented by allowing students to select certain a topic area(s) for critical evaluation (Choice). The GAME+ attributes emphasised in this module are: Critical Creativity and Innovation, and Professional Identity.
- Teacher: Sarath Menon
- Teacher: Mohammad Moniruzzaman