Supply Chain Technologies (MGMT90120)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2020
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About this subject
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Overview
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The supply chain within an industry or organisation involves the configuration and operation of the fulfilment processes of orders placed within the operation(s). The subject will examine the role of standards and cutting-edge technologies through practical case studies and theoretical frameworks. The subject is focused on how the adoption and implementation of supply chain technologies requires developing appropriate processes, capabilities and supporting network structure. It examines the strategic changes required at the organisational and supply chain level for the implementation of emerging technologies considering the organisation’s business strategy, technical capability and human resource function in managing the supply chain, procurement, logistics, and distribution.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Assess the role of global technology standards in supply chain management
- Understand and evaluate the potential impact of a range of technologies on business operations and relationships
- Determine the circumstances under which Push and/or Pull technologies can be deployed
- Discriminate between various integration options when positioning an organisation in a supply chain
- Evaluate different cutting-edge technologies and software solutions in improving efficiency and agility in an organisation's supply chain
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Take-home exam
| Due on the Tuesday after the delivery | 20% |
Aassignment
| 4 Weeks after the end of teaching | 30% |
Field project
| 8 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Supply Chain Management Course Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management Course Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 9 April 2024