20 Credit Modules

Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

This module applies key concepts of logistics and supply chain management to provide you with an understanding of the strategic and operational roles of logistics in the global business environment.Emphasis is placed on global and pan-European systems for materials sourcing and product distribution, to enable you to learn how businesses configure their supply chains to compete in today?s major trading blocs. Early topics identify key issues in global logistics and contrast international and domestic logistics systems. Subsequent topics explore the main components of global supply chains and thelogistics activities involved in their management.The module begins with an introduction to the characteristics of global logistics and a discussion of the role of logistics in international business. The module then covers the development of international trade, regional trading blocs and the logistics implications. The rise of global marketing and global logistics is then addressed in the context of the international business environment, requiring the management and operation of inbound supplies and sourcing, manufacturing, global distribution channels, internationaltransport and international order management. Contemporary issues arising out of the former that will be explored in the latter part of the module include the rise of e-logistics and new developments and organisational issues in developing European and global logistics systems.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Assess contemporary concepts and principles of global logistics and supply chain management in theory and practice.

LO2: Critically reflect on the role of logistics in achieving the organisation's international marketing and business development goals.

LO3: Critically engage with a range of technical considerations involved in planning and operating global supply chains.

LO4: Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of global logistics systems.

LO5: Critically assess the issues and problems related to the development of global and pan-European logistics systems.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment

2024/5, Trimester 1, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University

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2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,

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Occurrence:	002
Primary mode of delivery:	In Person
Location of delivery:	CRAIGLOCKHAR
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module:	Berna Topak
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activity	Learning & Teaching Activity	NESH (Study Hours)	NESH Description
Face To Face	Lecture	16.5	Each week, a topic related to Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics will be covered during the lectures. Emphasis will be placed on understanding supply chains and logistics operations through relevant models and theories associated with the topic of that week. Along with the theories, real-life company examples will be shared. There will also be time for you to engage with your own experiences and ask questions.
Face To Face	Tutorial	16.5	During the tutorials, a case study related to that week's lecture topic will be read, analyzed, and discussed in groups and with the rest of the class. The tutorials will help you enhance your understanding of the topic by applying relevant theories and models to real-life cases. Moreover, they will encourage you to critically analyze problems related to supply chain management and logistics, allowing you to develop your own perspectives and approaches to tackle these challenges.
Online	Guided independent study	167	You are expected to read the recommended materials, including mapped chapters from the course books and additional suggested sources, prior to the lectures. You should also review the case study and any other materials provided for the tutorial before attending the session. Furthermore, a substantial amount of time will be needed for research, reading, and writing to complete the assessment components successfully.
	Total Study Hours	200
	Expected Total Study Hours for Module	200

Assessment
Type of Assessment	Weighting %	LOs covered	Week due	Length in Hours/Words	Description
Oral Presentation	35	1~2~3~4	Week 8	HOURS= 15 minutes	For the group presentations, each team will present their analysis based on a case study chosen by the module delivery team to address contemporary global logistics and supply chain issues. A peer assessment will follow the presentations as part of this assessment component.An online submission of the presentation slides is required prior to the presentation date.
Report	65	3~4~5	Week 13	, WORDS= 2500 words	The second assessment component for this module is an individual report. The report should follow the Napier House Style structure. You need to write a critical report to answer the set question or to meet the given task based on a case study chosen by the module teaching team.
Component 1 subtotal:	35
Component 2 subtotal:	65
Module subtotal:	100

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Global Logistics and Supply Chains

Core Module Information
Module title:	Global Logistics and Supply Chains
SCQF level:	11:
SCQF credit value:	20.00
ECTS credit value:	10
Module code:	SOE11147
Module leader:	Berna Topak
School	The Business School
Subject area group:	Management

Occurrence:	001
Primary mode of delivery:	FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery:	CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:	Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module:	Berna Topak
Module Organiser:

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