SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
MGT2SCM
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In a globalised and highly competitive economy, there is a vital need to secure regular, reliable supplies of raw materials, information and services that are both cost and quality effective. Businesses need to minimise inventories, and maximise the value of production processes through the development of effective supply chain strategies. In this subject students are introduced to topics dealing with inventory control, operational purchasing, strategic sourcing, supply chain tools and techniques, supply chain management and distribution systems. Emphasis is placed upon supply chain management within the context of regional businesses operating within global sourcing both as consumer and supplier.
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: William Keeton
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: MGT1FOM
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Principles of supply chain management: a balanced approach, | Prescribed | Wisner, JD., Leong, GK & Tan, K.C. | THOMSON, SOUTH WESTERN, 2005. |