Module Description
The purpose of the module is to enable participants to obtain knowledge of supply chains and logistics in practice together with an understanding of key theoretical issues explaining good practice, problems and challenges to effective supply change management in a global context. The course will allow students to investigate large, globally networked organisations through lectures, case studies and group projects. The module will offer insights in supply chain management, the evolution of the management of logistics in the local and in highly networked global environments, and provide students with tools with which to engage supply chain managers.
Aims
The main aims of the module are to:
* offer students in-depth insights into the work of major supply chain and logistics operations from around the world, especially in relation to current practice;
* enable students to derive a practical understanding of the application and use of key technologies, management practice, network arrangements and computational tools supporting real world management of supply chains;
* help students acquire an appreciation of theories and key concepts of supply chain management and their application in practice;
* equip students with know how and key tools with which to engage in supply chain management practice in both local and global environments.
The purpose of the module is to enable participants to obtain knowledge of supply chains and logistics in practice together with an understanding of key theoretical issues explaining good practice, problems and challenges to effective supply change management in a global context. The course will allow students to investigate large, globally networked organisations through lectures, case studies and group projects. The module will offer insights in supply chain management, the evolution of the management of logistics in the local and in highly networked global environments, and provide students with tools with which to engage supply chain managers.
Aims
The main aims of the module are to:
* offer students in-depth insights into the work of major supply chain and logistics operations from around the world, especially in relation to current practice;
* enable students to derive a practical understanding of the application and use of key technologies, management practice, network arrangements and computational tools supporting real world management of supply chains;
* help students acquire an appreciation of theories and key concepts of supply chain management and their application in practice;
* equip students with know how and key tools with which to engage in supply chain management practice in both local and global environments.