Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Liverpool Business School
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
5009LBSBSC-JAN-MTP
Aims
To provide students with a thorough understanding of modern supply chain management with a focus on gaining and maintaining competitive advantage through the supply chain.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain the difference between a range of supply chain strategies in various contexts.
2.
Analyse supply chain management’s contribution to competitive advantage.
3.
Analyse a range of risk management approaches within the supply chain.
4.
Apply performance measurement techniques and make recommendations for improvement.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:• Supply Chain Dynamics
• Competitive Advantage through the Supply Chain
• Supply Chain Strategies
• Supply Chain Performance
• Supply Chain Improvement
• Risk Management in the Supply Chain
• Agile Supply Chains and Humanitarian Operations
• E-Commerce and Reverse Supply Chains
• Managing Digital Supply Chains
Module Overview:
This module provides you with a thorough understanding of modern supply chain management with a focus on gaining and maintaining competitive advantage through the supply chain.
This module provides you with a thorough understanding of modern supply chain management with a focus on gaining and maintaining competitive advantage through the supply chain.
Additional Information:This module will develop the students’ understanding of supply chain management, building on concepts developed in core modules taken in Level 4. It forms an integral part of the Operations and Supply Chain Management pathway. It will enable students to differentiate between different supply chain approaches in a wide range of contexts, assess supply chain performance, plan improvements, and assess risks.