| Unit name | Global Supply Chain Operations |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MGRCM0023 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Dr. Pyrko |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | University of Bristol Business School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences |
Why is this unit important?
The ability to understand the workings of supply chains and how disruptions and lack of resilience can cause global challenges, such as famine, shortages or global inflation, is a key element in developing a solutions agenda for global challenges. Being able to think in terms of operational challenges is a key component of strategy implementation.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study
In tackling global challenges, this unit complements others students take on the programme, in providing insight into the problems and challenges of implementing the strategic, creative and innovative agendas from other units.
An overview of content
Students will learn how global supply chains are strategically managed and internationalized by leveraging inclusive and sustainable growth agendas to penetrate emerging markets and remain strong incumbents. How sustainable competitive advantage over time is achieved is of particular interest. Students will also be introduced to the core concepts of operations strategy and management and associated techniques and to demonstrate how operations contribute to organisational competitiveness. This will be achieved by examining the strategic importance of operations; the processes involved in efficiently and effectively transforming inputs into useful outputs in manufacturing, non-profit and service operations; andthe latest developments across numerous commercial sectors and organisations.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
By the end of the unit, students will have developed the understanding and skills to be able to diagnose issues in operations and supply chains that would hinder the implementation of strategy for tackling global challenges and provide suggestions for alternative configurations
Learning Outcomes (LOs)
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to
Overview of the teaching pattern
Rationale for the proposed teaching pattern
The ability to appraise the contemporary global challenges in operations and supply chain management requires developing critical thinking skills with respect to contemporary research and its bearing on the real-life problems faced by organisations. In order to develop these critical thinking skills, the assessments are centred on the critical debate, application of theory, reflection, and problem-driven inquiry. In addition, all lectures will promote interaction and discussion of the current affairs in the business world and the evaluation of the relevance of the theory taught. Meanwhile, the pre-recorded teaching material and independent learning using the provided materials on Blackboard will enable students to develop their knowledge and understanding of the subject.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
When assessment does not go to plan
If deemed eligible for reassessment after failing the summative assignment, students will submit a new assignment on a different topic but corresponding to the respective failed assignment outline and requirements. For example, if a student fails the report, they will have to submit a new report but choose a different topic. As part of group presentations, these will have to be repeated at an alternative date. If only one or two group members fails the group assessment, they will have to prepare an individual presentation.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. MGRCM0023).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The assessment methods listed in this unit specification are designed to enable students to demonstrate the named learning outcomes (LOs). Where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, schools will make reasonable adjustments to support a student to demonstrate the LO by an alternative method or with additional resources.
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
