Formulating Solutions for Supply Chain Challenges

Synopsis

SCM515 Formulating Solutions for Supply Chain Challenges aims to expose students to the technique of case study analysis, especially in supply chain management. The course discusses how to approach supply chain management problems and provides solutions. It helps students identify the problem, the data required for it, and the appropriate analysis to solve it. Various cases will be used to show how supply chain problems are solved using different approaches. It also aims to provide students with a broader international network to make connections and learn about new developments in supply chain management by attending overseas or local conferences or visiting companies.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every July

Topics

Supply Chain Management Cases
Problem Identification
Literature Review
Solution Strategy
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Presentation of Solution
Example of Cases in Supply Chain Management
Identification of a Real Problem
Solution Strategy for the Problem
Data Collection for the Problem
Presentation of Proposed Solution

Learning Outcome

Propose an appropriate solution for a real problem
Critique the approaches implemented to solve a supply chain problem
Examine different ways to solve a supply chain problem
Collect data required to solve a problem
Formulate an approach to tackle a relevant supply chain problem
Select the best approach to address a problem

Part-time Programmes

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Formulating Solutions for Supply Chain Challenges