E-Supply Chain Management

Unit code: BMO2203 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Prerequisites
BCO1102 - Information Systems for Business
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit aims to provide students an understanding of current practice, and how modern global supply networks share information using technologies. Topics covered include; Bar code, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), SAP-ERP, IoT (Internet of Things), Block chain, supply chain integration, e-Business and operations performance measurement. Student learning will involve team reflection on industrial field trip with reference to a broad range of theories and frameworks associated with e-supply chain management. Student learning in the unit will be guided and assessed by means of a literature review, a group case study analysis, a group presentation and a final examination.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  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

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Literature Review
|
Grade: 20%
Review on Supply Chain Technologies published articles
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 30%
Group Industry Report
Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 20%
Group reflection based on SCM simulation game
Assessment type: Examination
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Grade: 30%
Final Exam

Other locations

For students studying at Henan University
Assessment type: Literature Review
|
Grade: 20%
Review on Supply Chain Technologies published articles
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 10%
Group presentation and Industry Report
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 30%
Group Industry Report
Assessment type: Examination
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Grade: 40%
Final exam

Required reading

Selected readings are provided via VU Collaborate

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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