Learning Outcomes:
On completing this module, students will be able to:
1. Explain the strategic and operational importance of Operations and Supply Chain Management within a global context in achieving competitive advantage;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the important role of Operations & SCM in achieving sustainable and efficient operations and the various management models and processes available for use;
3. Discuss and explain the individual Ops and SCM cognitive and technical issues related to each topic covered on the course;
4. Analyse and evaluate the role of suppliers and logistics services and how inventory can be managed to minimise working capital tied up in inventory through quantitative and JIT techniques;
5. Prepare and deliver a professional presentation on a current topic related to Ops and SCM;
6. Apply current theory in Ops and SCM in a competent manner in relation to the analysis of a case and the preparation of a competent business report to specified standards.