Overview:
- Credits:
- 10.0
- Level:
- 4
- Semester:
- Spring
- Subject:
- Business Management
- School:
- Business
- Coordinator:
- Dr Enrico Secchi
BMGT43840 Supply Chain Analytics
Academic Year 2023/2024
Analytics is "the scientific process of transforming data into insight for making better decisions" (INFORMS Analytics, July-Aug 2012, pp. 6). This module is designed to provide students with a detailed understanding of how to use data to make better supply chain decisions, with emphasis on the application of appropriate analytical tools and on communicating results to business audineces. Among the topics that will be covered are network design and optimisation, supply chain coordination, forecasting, and data analysis. In addition, students will gain proficiency in the use of widely adopted software tools.Show/hide contentOpenClose All
Curricular information is subject to change
Learning Outcomes:
On completing this module students will be able to:
1. Identify and illustrate the elements of planning and decision making in the context of supply chain management.
2. Demonstrate the use and application of quantitative tools and techniques to analyse supply chain scenarios and to support
decision making.
3. Develop supply chain analytical and managerial skills.
4. Enhance research, communication, and teamwork skills.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 36 |
| Small Group | 1 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 94 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 90 |
| Total | 221 |
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Assessment: Continuous assessment | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
| Group Project: Simulation | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
| Project: Individual report on class project | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | Yes | 30 |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Summer | No |
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
The module coordinator will give detailed feedback on individual assignments. Case studies and readings will be discussed in class to provide insight on how to improve the students' analytic and decision-making abilities. The module coordinator will provide written and oral feedback, both individually and to the whole group, for team assignments and presentations.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Assoc Professor Eamonn Ambrose | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
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