Global Supply Chain Management

Course aim

The aim of this course is to enable students to discern the international operations and activities that transpire across firms in the supply chain; how effective and efficient supply chain management practices can enhance and impact global competitiveness.

Course content

Supply chain drivers and metrics, designing global supply chains and distribution networks, aggregate planning, sourcing and coordination across international boundaries, transportation systems and information technologies used to integrate firms across countries.

Textbook(s)

Chopra, S & Meindl, P 2013, Supply Chain Management: Strategy Planning and Operation, 5th edn, Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, USA

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Seminar	3 hours x 11 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	3 hours x 11 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Continuous assessment, Examination, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.