SBUS45670 Log, Supply Chain & Sustain BB

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module considers how distribution trends in the food industry are impacting the ability of Irish firms to sustainably compete in international food markets. Particular emphasis is placed upon practical understanding of how supply chain management decisions determine success and profitability in international markets. Reflecting the role and importance of Origin Green and sustainable supply chains to the Irish food industry, sustainability will be explored in particular. Based on a combination of lectures (both synchronous and asynchronous), in class discussions and case studies, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how the management of the supply chain determines organizational success.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

• An understanding of the core supply chain functions of operations, purchasing, and logistics both in general and in a food supply chain context.
• Be able to determine how supply chain decisions will contribute to the chain’s economic, environmental and social outcomes.
• An ability to link decisions in areas such as marketing and finance to a food supply chain’s ability to deliver the on its value promises.
• The ability to articulate the difference between a more sustainable and truly sustainable supply chain.
• Be able to understand the supply chain from both the perspective of its for profit members and from other stakeholders such as NGOs and regulators

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Placement/Work Experience

100
Online Learning

60
Total

244
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lecture, group work and case studies
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Post module assignment Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% Yes

100

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

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