Supply Chain Analysis (MGMT90122)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2020
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About this subject
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Overview
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This subject will introduce students to analytical tools that can be used to solve supply chain problems. These problems will relate to the major drivers of supply chain performance, these being location of facilities, levels of inventory, transportation networks and information exchanges. Typical examples of problems will include: designing the supply chain distribution network; planning demand and supply in a supply chain; and, planning and managing inventories in a supply chain. The analytical tools used to solve each of the problems will be illustrated with their application in computer software packages such as Microsoft Excel. In the discussion of these tools, the managerial context in which they are used and the managerial levers for improvement that they support will be stressed. The design of supply networks, transport optimisation systems and distribution centres will be considered from an analytic perspective.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of the subject, students should have the:
- Ability to analyse supply chain characteristics
- Knowledge of how inventory dynamics impact on supply chain effectiveness
- Understanding of cost factors and drivers such as warehouse location
- Knowledge of transport planning and routing methods and ability to apply these
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: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-SCM150 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: 4 March 2025
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 Tuesday after course delivery | 20% |
Assignment
| 4 Weeks after the end of teaching | 30% |
Field project
| 8 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 4 March 2025
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: 4 March 2025