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School:
Huddersfield Business School
Credit Rating:
15
Level (including FHEQ):
M (FHEQ Level 7)
Graded or Non Graded:
Graded
Version Valid From:
2021-09-01
Module Leader:
Adel Hatamimarbini
Version Number
2024.02
Learning Methods
Supervised Time in Studio/Workshop
Lecture
Guided Independent Study
Synopsis
The role of decision makers in the supply chain will be considered along with the use of operations research modelling to support such decisions. In this module, you will learn how data can be obtained, extracted and manipulated to enable decision support tools to be used to underpin the planning… For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Strategy
The module will be delivered by a series of seminars supported by discussion of case study material. Some of the learning on the module will be developed through the use of computers. As part of the learning strategy, students will be encouraged to work in small groups to undertake learning… For more content click the Read More button below.
Outline Syllabus
Introduction to supply chain systems and models used for planning and control.Introduction to supply chain performance measurement systems.Reviewing the use of planning and control tools for operations and supply chain systems.Reviewing a selection of appropriate modelling tools for problems solving.Incorporation of data and the use of models to evaluate alternative… For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Demonstrate a conceptual and critical understanding of planning and control theories, and modelling techniques used to support decision making in the field of supply chain planning and control.
2.
Critically apply and evaluate supply chain planning and control tools to real life supply chain operational challenges
3.
Critically evaluate a range of perspectives on the use of supply chain planning and control techniques
4.
Demonstrate the ability to make sound judgements and communicate conclusions obtained from solving identified problems in a supply chain system clearly to specialist and non- specialist audiences
5.
Obtain, manipulate, store and analyse data ready for application to operations and supply chain problems, design and build models appropriate to the evaluation of the supply chain at operational and strategic levels and have an appreciation of some of the relevant computer software
Formative Assessment
Assessment 1: Other
Summative Assessment
Assessment 1: Written Assignment
Assessment Criteria
The module will be assessed according to the current Huddersfield Business School Assessment Criteria for Postgraduate Taught Programmes.
The module will be assessed according to the current Huddersfield Business School Assessment Criteria for Postgraduate Taught Programmes.