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MN52141: Supply chain analytics

[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
Assessment Summary: EXOB 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Supply Chain Analytics: Exam (EXOB 100% - Qualifying Mark: 40)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  • Use appropriate methodologies to design supply chain and transportation networks.
  • Evaluate supply chain design decisions under uncertainty.
  • Apply forecasting methodologies given historical data.
  • Discuss practical approaches to improve supply chain coordination.
  • Assess the appropriate level of inventory in supply chains.



Synopsis: Explore the approach to several fundamental issues in supply chain management like: - supply chain network design - demand forecasting - aggregate planning - coordination - inventory - transportation You will learn how to use analytical tools and techniques to effectively deal with these supply chain problems.

Content: This unit covers analytical topics in:
  • supply chain and transportation network design,
  • forecasting,
  • planning,
  • coordination,
  • inventory management.


Course availability:

MN52141 is Compulsory on the following courses:

School of Management
  • TMMN-AFM75 : MSc Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management

MN52141 is Optional on the following courses:

School of Management

Notes:

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