Overview:
- Credits:
- 10.0
- Level:
- 4
- Semester:
- Autumn
- Subject:
- Business Management
- School:
- Business
- Coordinator:
- Assoc Professor Eamonn Ambrose
BMGT43830 Supply Chain Operations
Academic Year 2023/2024
The module is designed to explain and evaluate the current thinking in supply chain operations. It is expected that students will gain an understanding of this field and be able to apply theories and concepts in a practical setting. This module will cover issues such as operations performance, new product development, process design and management, inventory management and service operations as well as more general topics such as sustainability, environmental concerns, and future trends in operations management.Show/hide contentOpenClose All
Curricular information is subject to change
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students will be expected to be able to:
Explain the components that make up a service or product process operation.
Identify the key design decisions for each component of the process, and illustrate the application of the design principles.
Apply tools and techniques in the design and optimisation of operations systems.
Evaluate the implementation of operations management principles across a wide range of industries.
Carry out a case analysis and communicate the results effectively in both written and oral formats
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Small Group | 12 |
| Seminar (or Webinar) | 24 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 170 |
| Total | 206 |
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Timely feedback is provided on each group assessment during the Trimester
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