Course Code: SCM101
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Synopsis

Supply chain management (SCM) forms a vital part of businesses and is crucial to an organisation’s success. Supply chains are unique for different products and services. Supply chains can span across international borders. Supply chains can vary across industries. Supply chains can be complex. SCM101 Supply Chain Foundations introduces learners to the fundamental concepts, strategies, and practices that enable organisations to efficiently manage their supply chains from end to end. The course covers key frameworks such as the SCOR model, explores critical decisions that align supply chain strategies with overall business goals, and examines trade-offs faced in the supply chain. Students will delve into the five main functional areas of SCM: supply chain planning, sourcing and procurement, manufacturing and operations, distribution and logistics, and supply chain enablers. The course examines supply chain risk and performance management as well as emerging trends shaping the future of SCM such as supply chain resilience, digitalisation, and sustainability, to provide learners with the foundational skills needed to succeed in this dynamic field.
Level: 1
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

  • Supply Chain Management in Practice
  • SCM Concepts and SCOR Model Framework
  • Decisions in the Supply Chain
  • Trade-Offs in the Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Planning
  • Sourcing and Procurement
  • Manufacturing and Operations
  • Distribution and Logistics
  • Supply Chain Enablers
  • Supply Chain Risk and Performance Measurement
  • Emerging Trends: Resilience, Digitalisation, Sustainability
  • The Future of SCM

Learning Outcome

  • Explain supply chain management concepts and trade-offs in supply chain decisions, and how they are applied in practice.
  • Describe how supply chain risks and performance are managed within the supply chain.
  • Identify emerging technologies that can enable better supply chain operations with a focus on digitalisation trends.
  • Apply scenario and strategic planning techniques to support decision-making in supply chain management.
  • Use business continuity planning to ensure supply chain resilience in response to disruptions.
  • Review the environmental impact of supply chain activities across different stages of the supply chain.