Independent Guided Study

MODULE DESCRIPTOR

TITLE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN AND MANUFACTURING STRATEGY

SI MODULE CODE 16-7115

CREDITS 15

LEVEL 7

JACS CODE H700, H713, N211,

SUBJECT GROUP Automation and Operations Engineering DEPARTMENT Engineering and Maths

MODULE LEADER Tim Parker

MODULE STUDY HOURS (based on 10 hours per credit)* Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities Placement (if applicable) Independent Guided Study

Total Number of Study Hours

36

No

114

150

*to be used for Key Information Sets - see Module Descriptor guidance notes MODULE AIM

This module aims to provide students with the knowledge necessary to assist them to contribute to the competitive advantage of a firm by introducing the contemporary

methodologies in strategic planning for manufacturing and global supply chain management and provide guidance in the implementation of the methodologies investigated.

MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES (up to 4 LOs max)

By engaging successfully with this module a student will be able to

(1) Review the role of supply chain management in supporting engineering enterprises as they seek to achieve improvements in competitive advantage and performance. (2) Select and use relevant information and supporting technologies in order to

synchronise the supply chain, improve supply chain performance and reduce risk. (3) Critically analyse the contribution of manufacturing strategy to performance

improvement within the production function and analyse and develop existing

manufacturing strategies in order to achieve measurable performance improvement. (4) Investigate the relationship between manufacturing strategy and the supply chain

management of a business and design modifications in order to achieve improved synergy and performance levels.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

The highly competitive global marketplace in which many organisations are required to operate, places significant pressures on them to develop methods to improve and deliver higher levels of value to their customers. These improvements are likely to be achieved by the coordinated introduction of sophisticated supply chain management techniques and manufacturing strategies.

There is a growing appreciation of the importance of logistics efficiency and effective management of the supply chain when attempting to reduce costs and enhance levels of service. Businesses are increasingly working towards achieving competitive advantage through business objectives related to effective materials management and physical distribution strategies.

In addition there will be development of the student's awareness of the position, significance and contribution of manufacturing strategy within an industrial organisation. The coordination of various contemporary manufacturing management methods is explored as well as the key factors to be included during the formulation of manufacturing strategies. The development of an integrated approach to supply chain management and manufacturing strategy can generate significant improvements in competitive advantage and levels of performance. Lecture presentations, case studies, tutorial tasks (practical and theoretical) typically will include:

Introduction to logistics and supply chain management: an overview of the importance of logistics in modern business, gaining competitive advantage using logistics management and the development from logistics management to supply chain management.

The importance of product design: the impact of product design on the supply chain, delayed differentiation, postponement and mass customisation.

Management structure: the importance of management structure to successful supply chain management, the development of a logistics vision and the importance of a structure which promotes an output focused market driven approach.

Strategic alliances and outsourcing: strategic alliance/outsourcing options, benefits and pre-implementation considerations, logistics provider selection and partnership implementation monitoring and development.

The value of information in the supply chain: information availability, using information to gain competitive advantage, demand uncertainty, demand amplification, management of information to reduce demand amplification, lead time reduction and integrating the supply chain.

Benchmarking in the supply chain: benchmarking the supply chain process, mapping supply chain processes and identifying logistics performance indicators.

The position of manufacturing strategy and links with Corporate Strategy.

The development of manufacturing strategy to gain competitiveness will be explored and linked to supply chain activities to explore the manufacturing system-supply chain, operating philosophy and interface management.

Alternative manufacturing systems (craft-mass-lean) and measures of manufacturing performance, their impact on manufacturing control systems and linkage to other core modules.

LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT - STRATEGY AND METHODS

Students will develop and enhance knowledge and practical skills through a combination of lectures, seminars and case studies. The learning process will be supported by the use of

Blackboard, the facilities of the Learning Centre, and may use appropriate software package(s).

The module will be assessed by 50% coursework 50% examination (see table below):

The coursework will be assessed by your tutor and will be a combination of written assignments, analysis of case material and group presentations. Typically this element will assess anticipated learning outcomes (1) and (4).

The exam will be in two sections. One section will be designed to assess the supply chain management part of the module and will typically assess anticipated learning outcomes 1, and 2. The other section will be designed to assess the manufacturing and business strategy part of the module and will typically assess anticipated learning outcomes 3 and 4.

ASSESSMENT TASK INFORMATION Task No.* Short Description of Task SI Code EX/CW/PR Task Weighting % Word Count or Exam Duration** In-module retrieval available 1 Report and presentation CW 50% 2000 N 2 Exam Ex 50% 2 hours N

“NB to achieve a pass in this module students must achieve a minimum of 40% in every assessment task.”

FEEDBACK

Students will receive feedback on their performance in the following ways:

They will normally be provided with formative feedback on tutorial tasks that will assist them in formulation of assessed tasks. Where possible, assessed assignment submissions will be marked within University policy deadlines. Summative feedback will be provided by electronic means and/or hard copy. Post exam feedback will be given on request.

LEARNING RESOURCES FOR THIS MODULE (INCLUDING READING LISTS)

Reading list includes but is not limited to: Core texts:

CHRISTOPHER M. (2011). Logistics and Supply Chain Management. 4th Ed. Prentice Hall. SLACK N., CHAMBERS S. and JOHNSTON R., (2010), Operations Management. 6th Ed. Prentice Hall.

Additional texts:

BOWERSOX D,. CLOSS D., and COOPER M. B., (2010) Supply Chain Logistics

Management. 4th Ed, McGraw Hill.

SIMCHI-LEVI D., KAMINSKI P. and SIMCHI-LEVI E., (2008). Designing and Managing the

These books will be available in hard copy within the Learning Centre library or on line through the Library Gateway.

• FURTHER / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS MODULE, INCLUDING ASSESSMENT CRITERIA DETAILING HOW YOUR PERFORMANCE IN THE MODULE WILL BE MEASURED, HOW YOU WILL RECEIVE FEEDBACK, DETAILS OF LEARNING RESOURCES AND KEY READINGS

• THIS INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE MODULE HANDBOOK AND ASSESSMENT BRIEFS. ADDITIONALLY, A “BLACKBOARD” SITE IS AVAILABLE WHICH TYPICALLY MAKES AVAILABLE ON-LINE MATERIALS SUCH AS THE MODULE GUIDE, ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS, HANDOUTS, TUTORIAL SHEETS AND PAST EXAMINATION PAPERS.

REVISIONS

Date Reason

July 2014 Confirmed in PG Engineering Re/approval August 2014 Assessment Model approved by UEP

SECTION 2 MODULE INFORMATION FOR STAFF ONLY

MODULE STATUS - INDICATE IF ANY CHANGES BEING MADE

NEW MODULE N

EXISTING MODULE - NO CHANGE N

Title Change Y

Level Change N

Credit Change N

Assessment Pattern Change N

Change to Delivery Pattern N

Date the changes (or new module) will be implemented 09/2014

MODULE DELIVERY PATTERN - Give details of the start and end dates for each module. If the course has more than one intake, for example, September and January, please give details of the module start and end dates for each intake.

Module Begins Module Ends

Course Intake 1 27/01/2015 02/06/2015

Is timetabled contact time required for this module? Y Are any staff teaching on this module non-SHU employees? N If yes, please give details of the employer institution(s) below

What proportion of the module is taught by these non-SHU staff, expressed as a percentage?

N/A

MODULE ASSESSMENT INFORMATION Indicate how the module will be marked

*Overall PERCENTAGE Mark of 40% Y

*Overall PASS / FAIL Grade N

*Choose one only – module cannot include both percentage mark and pass/fail graded tasks SUB-TASKS

Will any sub-tasks (activities) be used as part of the assessment strategy for this module?

N

If sub-tasks / activities are to be used this must be approved within the Faculty prior to approval. Sub-task / activity marks will be recorded locally and extenuating circumstances, extensions, referrals and deferrals will not apply to sub-tasks / activities.

FINAL TASK

According to the Assessment Information shown in the Module Descriptor, which task will be the LAST TASK to be taken or handed-in? (Give task number as shown in the Assessment Information Grid in Section 1 of the Descriptor)

Task No. 2

NON-STANDARD ASSESSMENT PATTERNS

MARK 'X' IN BOX IF MODULE ASSESSMENT PATTERN IS NON STANDARD, eg MODEL B, ALL TASKS MUST BE PASSED AT 40%.

NB: Non-standard assessment patterns are subject to faculty agreement and approval by Registry Services - see guidance. notes.