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

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.

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.