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MGMT8028 – Managing Supply Chains
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Brett White
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(80cp including MGNT604 or BUSA6004 or MGNT605) or admission to MEngMgt
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit explores the concepts of sustainable value creation from a variety of perspectives. Supply chains across functional and organisational boundaries and the contribution of logistics to strategy implementation will be examined. Additionally, students will be given the tools to analyse and assess the degree to which costs and benefits are balanced to determine the sustainability of value creation. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Analyse and explain the fundamental concepts and principles of supply chain management.
- ULO2: Apply a range of quantitative techniques for effective supply chain performance analysis.
- ULO3: Appraise the impact of e-commerce and other emerging initiatives in the field of supply chain management, both as an individual and as a part of a group.
General Assessment Information
Late Assessments must also be submitted through the relevant submission link on iLearn. No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission incurs a 20% penalty). Late submissions will be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.
This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Group Report and Individual presentation | 40% | No | Week 4~Week 13 |
| Online Mid Term Test | 50% | No | Week 7 |
| Weekly readings and online discussion | 10% | No | Week 2~Week 13 |
Group Report and Individual presentation
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 4~Week 13
Weighting: 40%
Students will select a supply chain topic. You will work in groups to prepare a business report of up to 5,000 words. Students will then present individually for 5 minutes each on a section of their report's findings. Note that students will continue to be a part of the same group, but the mark for the oral presentation will be entirely individual.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and explain the fundamental concepts and principles of supply chain management.
- Apply a range of quantitative techniques for effective supply chain performance analysis.
- Appraise the impact of e-commerce and other emerging initiatives in the field of supply chain management, both as an individual and as a part of a group.
Online Mid Term Test
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 50%
A 2 hour quiz administered via iLearn. Will examine materials studied throughout the unit.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and explain the fundamental concepts and principles of supply chain management.
- Apply a range of quantitative techniques for effective supply chain performance analysis.
Weekly readings and online discussion
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 2~Week 13
Weighting: 10%
Students will read selected articles and case studies and come prepared to analyse and discuss online.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and explain the fundamental concepts and principles of supply chain management.
- Apply a range of quantitative techniques for effective supply chain performance analysis.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
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Required Text |
Jacobs, F. R., Chase, R. B., 2021, Operations and Supply Chain Management, 16th Ed. ONLINE Edition, McGraw Hill, New York. |
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Unit Web Page |
The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/ |
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Technology Used and Required |
Students are required to have access to a personal computer and familiarise themselves with iLearn (https://ile arn.mq.edu.au/login/). iLearn will be used to post lecture slides, assessment details, student grades and as a means of communication between staff members and students. |
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Delivery Format and Other Details |
The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/ |
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Recommended readings |
Recommended readings are provided via the links on the iLearn Unit page |
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Inherent Requirements |
None |
Unit Schedule
Please refer to iLearn
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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