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Value Chain Analysis (AGRI90077)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online and On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email: ggriffith@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 1
Email: ggriffith@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Food, beverage and fibre value chains are analysed in terms of firm and whole-of-chain performance.
In this subject supply chain and value chain concepts are explained, techniques of mapping and analysing value chains are introduced, and ways of measuring performance are explored. The concepts of chain externalities and chain goods are explained. The subject aims to build capacity to solve problems and make strategic decisions and assess options in logistics, inventory management, location, distribution networks, channel relationships and governance.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the main concepts of value chain analysis and apply relevant tools for mapping and analysis of value chains
- Differentiate supply chain and value chain concepts
- Demonstrate the relationship between supply chain decisions and strategic fit to overall firm success
- Identify and explain the determinants of supply chain performance including their measurement
- Understand the role of logistics decisions in a value chain and be able to apply frameworks for making such decisions
- Understand the role of forecasting and apply relevant forecasting methods
- Demonstrate why relationships and governance are important in value chains that operate effectively
- Understand the whole-of-chain concept inclusive of chain goods and chain externalities as underpinning long term sustainable value chain development
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- An ability to apply analytical methods, models and tools to organisational and industry-related problems and case studies in the agribusiness value chain
- An ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative data with appropriate discipline-based techniques
- An ability to synthesise background and contextual information leading on to problem definition for analysis
- The ability to articulate investigative findings using face-to-face and digital media
- The ability to analyse and discuss within different forum contexts, the application of theory and core concepts to considered analysis, problem solving and decision making
- The ability to present discussion, analysis and findings using appropriate written communication style
- An ability to apply their heightened understanding of agribusiness issues, problems and challenges to more effective enterprise decision-making and industry resilience and capacity building
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Assignment 1 (1000 words) due in the first third of the semester (20%)
- Assignment 2 (1000 words) due in the second third of the semester (20%)
- Assignment 3 (3000 words) due in the final third of semester (40%)
- Contribution to discussion forum over 10 weeks (20%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Garry Griffith Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours. 1 x two-hour tutorial per week for on-campus students Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Email: ggriffith@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 1 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Garry Griffith Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours. 1 x two-hour tutorial per week for on-campus students Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Email: ggriffith@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
144 hours. It is recommended that students devote 14 hours per week of study to this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Chopra, S. and P. Meindl (2013) Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning and Operation (5th ed.). Pearson Global Edition, New Jersey
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Food Science Course Graduate Diploma in Food Science Course Master of Agribusiness Informal specialisation Master of Agricultural Sciences - Elective Subjects - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022