MN52113: Managing retail supply chain relationships
[Page last updated: 23 October 2023]
| Academic Year: | 2023/24 |
| Owning Department/School: | School of Management |
| Credits: | 5 [equivalent to 10 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 100 |
| Level: | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
| Period: |
- Semester 2
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| Assessment Summary: | EXIC 100% |
| Assessment Detail: |
- In-class test (EXIC 100%)
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| Supplementary Assessment: |
- Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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| Requisites: |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
- Describe and critically evaluate the dynamic nature of supply chains and channel innovation, demonstrating an understanding of market forces
- Evaluate and interpret different retail contexts alongside motivations for sourcing and associated global trends
- Apply problem solving skills via the investigation of different retail business models and the relationships required to create value
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| Synopsis: | Develop an understanding of the dynamic nature of supply chains and innovative distribution channels. You will explore their characteristics and applicability in different retail contexts alongside motivations for sourcing and associated global trends. You will investigate different business models and the relationships required to create value, alongside strategies for more sustainable practices.
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| Content: | Indicative content for this unit:
- Global sourcing trends and the macro environment
- Risk management
- Sustainable practices
- Traditional and 'non' traditional channels
- Retail business model innovation
- Value creation and relationship management
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| Course availability: |
MN52113 is Compulsory on the following courses:
School of Management
MN52113 is Optional on the following courses:
School of Management
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Notes: - This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2023/24.
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