MGF5961 Supply chain management
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGF5961 Supply chain management is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGF5961
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After MGF5961
2 units list MGF5961 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit integrates different concepts related to supply chain management. By combining theory and case studies, this unit provides students with frameworks that allow companies to manage different supply chain functions (e.g., procurement, transport, distribution, inventory management), balance different stakeholders' expectations and run the business to improve profit potential.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester | Caulfield | Evening |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
explain the strategic and operational perspectives of logistics
- 2
describe the elements of the logistics mix and explain the trade offs between these elements
- 3
discuss the mechanisms and issues involved in supply chain integration
- 4
analyse the performance of logistics and the supply chain management in an organisation
- 5
apply the concept of integrated logistics and supply chain management to solve an organisational problem.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
Chopra S. and Meindl P. 2016. Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning and Operation (6th edition). Pearson.
Jacobs F.R. and Chase R.B. 2014. Operations and Supply Chain Management (14th edition). Mcgraw-hill/Irwin.
Simchi-Levi D., Kaminsky P. and Simchi-Levi E. 2008. Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies & Case studies (3rd edition). Mcgraw-Hill Education Ltd.
Vollmann T., Berry W., David Clay Whybark D.C. and Jacobs F.R. 2005. Manufacturing Planning and Control for Supply Chain Management (5th edition). Mcgraw-hill / Irwin.
Where it fits
MGF5961 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Paul Zhou
- Dr Frank Yao
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGF5961?
MGF5961 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after MGF5961?
MGF5961 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ETF5650 and MGF5611.
When is MGF5961 offered?
In 2020, MGF5961 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is MGF5961?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGF5961 have an exam?
No. MGF5961 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGF5961?
MGF5961 is part of Supply chain management.