Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Advanced Commercial Supply Chain and Category Management | |||
| Reference | SUM408 | Version | 2 |
| Created | May 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | June 2012 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | December 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop and demonstrate a critical awareness of category management and supply chain in the context of commercial environments. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Integrate category management and supply chain processes appropriate to the context of commercial management projects. |
| 2 | Synthesise relevant category management, market segmentation analysis principles to develop a business case in specific situations. |
| 3 | Critically appriase options with regard to strategic sourcing and implementation. |
| 4 | Evaluate sourcing portfolio analysis techniques relevant to specific situations. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Principles of category management; Market segmentation analysis; Commercial leverage methodologies; Introductory negotiation; Developing the business case for strategic sourcing; Internal demand levers and external supply chain levers; Purchasing and sourcing portfolio analysis techniques (including spend criticality analysis); Methodologies and options for selecting make-buy & strategic sourcing planning; Barriers to sourcing strategy implementation; Methodologies - Request for Information / Proposal (RFIs/RFPs). Industry based, real world case studies and scenarios. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is delivered in Distance Learning Mode by self directed web-based learning materials supported by on-line tutorial support and discussion forums. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 70 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 80 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 40% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3 |
| Description: | Normally a longitudinal assessment involving topic discussion forums (20%) and a group presentation (20%). | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 60% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | An individual written piece of work. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| In order to pass the module students must achieve 40% or greater in each component. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | 70% or greater |
| B | 60% or greater |
| C | 50% or greater |
| D | 40% or greater |
| E | 35% or greater |
| F | Less than 35% |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| This module may be taken as an elective or as a stand-alone study package. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Lambert, D.M., 2008. Supply chain management: Processes, partnerships, performance, Supply Chain Management Institute, Florida. |
| 2 | Altekar, V.M., 2005. Supply chain management: Concepts and cases. Prentice-Hall, New Delhi. |
| 3 | McDonald, M, Dunbar, I., 2004. Market segmentation: How to do it, how to profit from it. Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford. |