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B2B Electronic Commerce (ISYS90034)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2023
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Overview
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AIMS
The subject introduces students to the concepts and applications of Business-to-Business Electronic Commerce (B2B EC), which involves the use of digital technologies to streamline the sourcing, acquisition, delivery and remittance of materials and services between companies. Students will understand the implications of B2B EC technologies on supply chain processes and the organisational issues related to the adoption of B2B EC technologies.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
1. B2B EC in Context
- Information exchanges and key business processes involved in the exchange of goods and services between trading partners;
- B2B EC technologies and initiatives: the Internet, Collaborative Planning Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR); standardization of product and shipment numbering including automatic identification; Electronic Data Interchange (EDI); Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT); Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI); Evaluated Receipts Settlement (ERS); cross docking and other distribution techniques
- B2B EC business values
- Competitive advantage
2. B2B E-Market
- B2B Electronic Market concept and framework
- Electronic market hypothesis
- B2B Electronic Market case studies and analysis
3. B2B EC-enabled Supply Chain
- Supply chain management concepts and issues
- Inventory and replenishment concepts and initiatives including Just-In-Time (JIT) and Efficient Consumer Response (ECR)
- Supply chain B2B technologies
- Supply chain reengineering
4. B2B EC Adoption
- Organisational issues with B2B EC adoption
- Requirements for B2B EC adoption
- B2B EC adoption frameworks
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Be familiar with the technologies of B2B EC
- Develop an appreciation of the implications of new technologies in the restructuring of supply and demand chains
- Apply the main concepts underlying the transformation of B2B processes using EC technologies
Generic skills
- Develop analytical skills through examination of case studies
- Improve research and academic writing skills
- Enhance collaborative skills through group work and discussion
Last updated: 24 January 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of a minimum of 50 credit points of study (inclusive of any advanced standing/exempted credit).
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: 24 January 2023
Assessment
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Assignment 1: One group based project with 4 group members, consisting of one assignment and a presentation of approximately 10 minutes duration, requiring approximately 25-30 hours of work per student. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 2 and 3 are addressed in the group based project.
| Mid semester | 20% |
Assignment 2: One individual research paper, requiring approximately 40-45 hours of work. ILO's 1 to 3 are addressed in the research paper.
| End of semester | 30% |
One written 2 hour closed book end of semester examination (50%). ILO's 2 and 3 are addressed in the examination.
| End of semester | 50% |
Last updated: 24 January 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 24 January 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
Learning and Teaching Methods
The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops and class discussions to explore various concepts of B2B EC and their implications on supply chain management. During workshops, students will be exposed to a supply chain simulation software to explore key aspects of supply chain management.
Indicative Key Learning Resources
Students will have access to lecture notes, case studies, useful reading materials, academic research papers and a supply chain simulation software.
Careers/Industry Links
Organisations have been relying on technologies to facilitate business to business transactions and interactions with other organisations around the globe. Understanding obtained from this subject regarding the concept of B2B EC technologies and their implications on the management of supply chain will broaden students’ career opportunities. Students will have opportunities to interact with guest lecturers from GS1 Australia and other organisations who are experienced with B2B EC technology implementation and management in large enterprises such as Coles and Myer. Students will also attend a 1-day Industry Standards training as part of GS1 Australia Certificate Course.
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- 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.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 24 January 2023