OPSM3001

Supply Chain Strategy

Faculty of Business and Law Newcastle Business School

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010

Within global marketplaces a well executed supply chain strategy creates value for the organization. The major emphasis is placed upon the importance of strategic thinking and applying strategic decision making to various elements of managing a supply chain, such as inventory management, distribution, network planning, procurement and outsourcing and coordination and alliances. Students will have the opportunity to gain essential knowledge, problem-solving skills, and engage in collaborative techniques that are critical to defining strategy.

Objectives

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Relate the strategic role of inventory management and risk pooling
2. Analyse, plan, and design supply chain networks
3. Recognise and assess the strategic importance of supply chain integration
4. Prepare and develop Distribution Strategies
5. Evaluate the importance of strategic alliances
6. Formulate and develop procurement and outsourcing strategies
7. Identify the value of ethical, social and cultural perspectives when operating within global marketplaces.
8. Engage in inquiry skills and communicate outcomes.

Content

The course content will be drawn from but not restricted to the following:
1. Introduction to SCM strategy
2. Inventory management and risk pooling
3. Supply chain network planning
4. Supply chain integration
5. Distribution Strategies
6. Strategic alliances
7. Procurement and outsourcing strategies
8. Coordination and Collaboration

Replacing Course(s)

N/A

Transition

N/A

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

OPSM2000, EBUS2123

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Examination: Formal
Quiz - Class

Contact Hours

Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 11 weeks
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables