Unit details
Prerequisites
BCO1102 - Information Systems for Business
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Critically reflect on a range of functions of value chains and the influence that bar coding, RFID and ERP systems etc. have on them; | ||
2. | Produce a well-structured and balanced individual report that presents a critique of value global network-related topic based upon the reading of established academic literature; | ||
3. | Work collaboratively in a team to reflect upon experiences gained during an industry site visit with reference to theories and frameworks encountered in the unit in order to produce a professional case study report; | ||
4. | Plan supply chain activities in teams using a supply chain management (SCM) simulation game; and | ||
5. | Conceptually map and synthesise information from various sources to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge in the field of value chain and technology applications. |
Assessment
Melbourne campuses
Students studying under the VU Block Model.
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Literature Review | Individual | 20% |
Report | Group Industry Report | 30% |
Report | Group reflection based on SCM simulation game | 20% |
Examination | Final Exam | 30% |
Other locations
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Literature Review | Individual | 20% |
Presentation | Group presentation and Industry Report | 10% |
Report | Group Industry Report | 30% |
Examination | Final exam | 40% |
Required reading
Introduction to e-Supply Chain Management Technologies (2nd ed.).
Ross, D. F. (2011).
UK: Taylor & Francis.
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