Procurement and Logistics (MGMT90123)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject will cover both the basic concepts of the procurement, logistics and distribution functions, as well as the challenges faced within each area. With respect to the procurement area, specific topics will include: make-or-buy decision (outsourcing); supplier selection processes and criteria; supplier relationships; supplier performance evaluation; strategic cost management; product design and sourcing strategy; e-sourcing (auctions vs. relationships); negotiation; global sourcing and compliance issues. For the logistics/distribution area, topics will include: transportation management; warehousing; materials handling; third-party logistics; forecasting and collaborative planning, global logistics; and, reverse logistics. A strong focus of this subject will be on ways through which organisations can integrate these functions internally and coordinate them externally so that performance improvements for these organisations and their supply chain partners can be realised.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of the subject, students should have the:
- Ability to analyse procurement policies and relate them top organisational strategy
- Ability to analyse outsourcing / insourcing decisions
- Knowledge of supplier evaluation methods and ability to apply these
- Knowledge of material handling and warehouse management techniques
- Understanding of the strategic connections and contributions of the procurement and logistics functions
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject students should have enhanced their skills in:
• Ethical behaviour in leadership and organisations
• Analysis and problem solving in relation to Supply Chain Management
• Capacity for intellectual curiosity, creativity and independent thought
• Communication of key ideas and theories within the discipline areas
• Capacity for effective teamwork and collaboration
• Information retrieval and application in relation to practical problems
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Entry into the Master of Supply Chain Management.
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: 9 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Take-home exam (1000 words equivalent), due Tuesday after course delivery (20%)
- 1500 word assignment, due four weeks after course delivery (30%)
- 3000 word field project, due eight weeks after course delivery (50%)
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
- February
Principal coordinator William Ho Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 20 hours of seminars taught intensively over 5 days 2 x 3 hour group case analysis sessions (held on two evenings from 6-9pm during the intensive week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 13 February 2017 to 17 February 2017 Last self-enrol date 14 February 2017 Census date 3 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 31 March 2017 Assessment period ends 21 April 2017 February contact information
Email: william.ho@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
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Last updated: 9 April 2024