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Core Module Information
Module title: Sustainable Supply Chain Management
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SOE11152
Module leader: Ki Hoon Lee
School The Business School
Subject area group: Management
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

Supply chains and sustainability have become a key focus for many organisations and broader society, as many countries and organisations around the globe push for decarbonisation and the implementation of the United Nations Sustainability Goals. Organisations have developed an understanding that they do not act alone but are part of complex networks that need to act together in order to effectively address these issues. This module focuses on key aspects of sustainability and supply chain management, such as:Introduction to supply chains/networks and their global influencers;Demand amplification and the Bullwhip Effect;Relationships, integration, and social network analysis of supply chains;Sustainable procurement and corporate social responsibility in supply chains;Supply chain design and performance measurement;Customer centric supply chains;Evaluation of supply chains to assess weaknesses and strengths on a wide range of issues, such as communication and relationships to living wage.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Evaluate the key factors that contribute to supply chain management including, internal organisational aspects, the supply chain, and the broader landscape.

LO2: Critique theoretical supply chain models in academic literature with reference to real world applications.

LO3: Assess the role of supply chain management in supporting the overall organisational strategy.

LO4: Critically discuss sustainable supply chain design and performance measurement.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Ki Hoon Lee
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 16.5 Tutorials and group work are designed to afford students with the opportunities to practise skills of analysis on real world cases.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 6 The workshops will use gamification to initially introduce key concepts and support students' interactions. The learning materials will outline the main topics The learning materials will outline the main topics, initially introducing you to the key features of sustainable supply chain management.
Online Guided independent study 161 The guided independent study is aimed at empowering you to take control of your own learning journey while receiving guidance and support along the way. During this time, you have the flexibility to explore the learning materials at your own pace using the available resources, and through research.
Face To Face Lecture 16.5 The 1.5 hour weekly lecture aims at providing a strong theoretical as well as practical grounding on each topic and will cover the conceptual aspects of sustainable supply chain management, providing theory and examples through a variety of teaching techniques.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 50 1~3 Week 7 , WORDS= 2000 The report will be based on an issue identified in an organisation's supply chain. The report will address this issue and make recommendations to senior management.
Essay 50 2~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 2000 A academic essay that critically evaluates a contemporary topic.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Ki Hoon Lee
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 16.5 The 1.5 hour weekly lecture aims at providing a strong theoretical as well as practical grounding on each topic and will cover the conceptual aspects of sustainable supply chain management, providing theory and examples through a variety of teaching techniques.
Face To Face Tutorial 16.5 Tutorials and group work are designed to afford students with the opportunities to practise skills of analysis on real world cases.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 6 The workshops will use gamification to initially introduce key concepts and support students' interactions. The learning materials will outline the main topics The learning materials will outline the main topics, initially introducing you to the key features of sustainable supply chain management.
Online Guided independent study 161 The guided independent study is aimed at empowering you to take control of your own learning journey while receiving guidance and support along the way. During this time, you have the flexibility to explore the learning materials at your own pace using the available resources, and through research.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 50 1~3 Week 7 , WORDS= 2000 The report will be based on an issue identified in an organisation's supply chain. The report will address this issue and make recommendations to senior management.
Essay 50 2~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 2000 A academic essay that critically evaluates a contemporary topic.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
 

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