Supply Chain Technologies (MGMT90279)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Online
Overview
| Availability | November - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject is aimed at introducing the existing and emerging technologies used in supply chains. These technologies are sometimes general-purposed (e.g., optimization software, AI) or sometimes specific to a function in supply chains (e.g., warehouse management systems). The technologies come in both soft (e.g., software packages, blockchain) and hard (e.g., 3D printer, IoT) formats. The aim of this subject is to introduce the core functionalities and applications of these technologies in end-to-end supply chains. This subject will put more emphasis on recent technologies, including IoT, blockchain and AI and will equip the learners with the necessary skills to be able to effectively adopt such technologies in supply chains.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Analyse suitability of supply chain technologies for application
- Evaluate the costs, benefits and risks associated with introducing new technologies to supply chains
- Understand the implications of technology adoption for supply chains and buyer-supplier collaborations
- Develop a diagnostic analysis of the state of technology adoption within any given industry/business
- Apply emerging technologies for improving or reengineering supply chain operations
Generic skills
After completing this subject, students will be able to:
- Communicate effectively about key ideas and theories
- Identify and critically analyse strategic problems and decisions
- Enhance critical thinking in relation to the effectiveness of solutions
- Decompose and resolve complex problems
Last updated: 28 March 2025
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: 28 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Reflection on online discussion board participation (Requires participation in discussion activities in all four weeks)
| End of the teaching period | 10% |
Multiple choice quizzes (3 x 15-minute quizzes)
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
Written assignment (1500-2000 words)
| End of the assessment period | 60% |
Last updated: 28 March 2025
Dates & times
- November - Online
Principal coordinator Medo Pournader Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 85 hours Pre teaching start date 10 November 2025 Pre teaching requirements . Teaching period 17 November 2025 to 14 December 2025 Last self-enrol date 11 November 2025 Census date 21 November 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 December 2025 Assessment period ends 21 December 2025 November contact information
Dr Medo Pournader - medo.pournader@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
28 hours of case study analysis and 35 hours of online activities, participation in simulations and other related analyses of supply chain challenges
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 28 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
Last updated: 28 March 2025