AP3EB3-Supply Chain Management
Module Provider: Agr & Food Econ
Number of credits: 10 [5ECTS credits]
Level:
6
Terms in which taught: Autumn
Module Convenor: Mr
NF
Beard
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Co-requisites:
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Module version for: 2009/0
Email: n.f.beard@reading.ac.uk
Aims:
Over recent years organisations have become increasingly aware that successful Supply Chain Management is pivotal to their gaining competitive advantage and reducing costs. The broad aim of this module is to provide an introduction to the concept of integrated Supply Chain Management and an understanding of the methods, techniques, practices and strategies involved in the integrated management of supply chains.
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Outline content:
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
This is a lecture based module with additional learning through required reading and research for essay assignment.
Contact hours:
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
| Lectures | |||
| Tutorials/seminars | |||
| Practicals | |||
| Other contact (eg study visits) | |||
| Total hours | 20 | ||
| Number of essays or assignments | 1 | ||
| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
Assessment:
Coursework:
Essay based assignment
Relative percentage of coursework: 50%
Penalties for late submission:
Standard University rule applies: 10% marks deducted for work submitted up to one week late. Work submitted more than one week late will be awarded a zero mark.
Examinations:
one hour examination paper requiring the answer to one question from three provided
Relative percentage of examination: 50%
Requirements for a pass:
40% overall.
Reassessment arrangements:
By Re-examination in August/September
Last updated: 23 November 2009