Higher Diploma in Business in Supply Chain Management

 

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CARLOW

 

FACULTY OF LIFELONG LEARNING

 

SUMMER 2019 EXAMINATIONS

 

COURSE CODE:         CW_BKSCM_H

 

COURSE TITLE:    Higher Diploma in Business in Supply Chain Management

 

YEAR:                          5                 

                                   

MODULE:                     Global Logistics SC Management                

                                   

DATE:                            9^th  May 2019

 

TIME:                           9.30am -12.30pm                             

 

DURATION:                  3 Hours   

 

Examiners:

Mr L Banville Dr K O Connor Mr J Kearney Mr A Upadhvay

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

 

1.    Write your Name, Student Number, Course Title, Subject/Module Title and Course Year on your answer book.

2.    Answer FOUR (4) Questions out of six questions.

3.    All Questions carry equal marks

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QUESTION 1

 

The trend is clear: Technology is replacing people in supply chain management and doing a better job. (Harvard Business Review June 2018)

 

Using the above statement from a recent Harvard Business Review article outline the evolving role of technology in supply chain management and the role that supply chain professionals will have in the next decade.

 

                                                                                                                                       TOTAL: 25 MARKS

 

 

 

QUESTION 2

“The heyday of globalisation has been from 1990 to now, although things are changing …..”

The above is the start of a line from a recent article in the Irish Times.

In September 1989, the Berlin Wall came down. Was this the start of the start of globalisation as referred to in the Irish Times article? A recent Economist article has given us a new word “slowbalisation”.

Write an essay with the title “From Globalisation to Slowbalisation – 1989 – 2019”

                                                                                                      TOTAL: 25 MARKS

 

QUESTION 3

 

The performance section of SCOR consists of two types of elements: Performance Attributes and Metrics.

 

(a)               List and explain the performance attributes as outlined by SCOR.    (10 marks)

 

(b)               Using the performance attributes identified give an example of a performance metric associated with each attribute.                                                 (15 marks)

  

     TOTAL: 25 MARKS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Question 4

 

The “bullwhip effect” is recognised as a common problem in many supply chains and when present can cause specific types of issues for supply chain managers.

 

Using examples to illustrate your explanation discuss how the bullwhip effect manifests itself in supply chains and suggest ways that it can be overcome.

 

    TOTAL: 25 MARKS

 

 

QUESTION 5

 

(a)               Discuss risk as it relates to global supply chain management.           (15 marks)

 

(b)              It has been suggested that very efficient lean supply chains, incorporating just-in-time manufacturing, can be more vulnerable to disruption than traditional supply chains.  Discuss.                                                         (10 marks)

 

                                                                                           TOTAL: 25 MARKS

 

 

QUESTION 6

 

(a)             Outline the benefits and pitfalls of outsourcing logistics.                   (10 marks)    

 

(b)            Distinguish between a 3PL and a 4PL logistics service provider.       (5 marks)

 

(c)             Discuss whether the logistics market will be dominated by a small number of   global logistics companies in the future, or not, and the impact of this on global supply chains.                                                                                      (10 marks)

 

                                                                                                      TOTAL: 25 MARKS

 

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Green Supply Chain Management

 

Contents

1           What this Module is About................................................................................................. 1

1.1           Introduction from the Module Leader........................................................................ 1

1.2           Module Aims............................................................................................................... 1

1.3           Module Learning Outcomes........................................................................................ 1

1.4           Module Learning Activities.......................................................................................... 2

1.5           Graduate Attributes Developed and Assessed........................................................... 2

1.6           Communication........................................................................................................... 3

2           Weekly Schedule................................................................................................................ 4

3           Key Resources to Support Learning.................................................................................... 7

4           Assessment......................................................................................................................... 7

4.1           Assessment Summary................................................................................................. 7

4.2           Assessment Details...................................................................................................... 8

4.3           Feedback on Your Assessments................................................................................ 13

5           Understanding Your Assessment Responsibilities............................................................ 13

6           Your Feedback on the Module......................................................................................... 14

Student Name                                                                                                                                                    

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Course                                                                                                                                                                   

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Module Tutor                                                                                                                                                      

Tutor’s Email Address                                                                                                    

Communication Protocol: module staff will reply to student questions within a reasonable time but this will normally be within office hours only. Students are advised to check this handbook and also to see if there are any online/noticeboard announcements or FAQ answers that deal with their enquiry before contacting staff.

1          What this Module is About

 

1.1        Introduction from the Module Leader

 

This module is designed to introduce the student to a range of Green Supply Chain issues and the associated management techniques.

 

The module provides a comprehensive approach to managing supply chain resources and associated principles.

 

In short, it enables students to develop critical thinking and decision making for green supply chain aspects of an enterprise and furthermore, students will develop an appreciation of strategies for planning and co-ordination in a supply chain and enable a reduction in their overall carbon footprint. The module has changed with enhanced activities to build knowledge using quizzes, practical application using case studies and simulations using collaborations to understand real word supply chains.

Module leader: Alfred Chinta

 

Email Address: A.C.Chinta@Leedsbeckett.ac.uk

 

1.2        Module Aims

 

This module plans to give you a basic understanding of the current requirements for green and sustainable supply chains and will have the following aims

´  Develop the candidate’s awareness of the strategic importance of Green SCM

(supply chain management)

´  How green aspects enable effectiveness and efficiency in sustaining competitive ability in a global context.

´  Formulate solutions and procedures for the strategy development, planning and control of global manufacturing and service supply chain operations.

 

 

1.3        Module Learning Outcomes

 

·         Critically analyse the nature of product and service system of green supply chains across a range of global organisations and issues that impact their performance.

·         Synthesise and apply relevant green supply chain management techniques, concepts and theory to challenging supply chain management situations and problems in a changing global context.

·         Evaluate the impact of changes required to supply chains and their impact on financial, technical and human resources for CSR compliance.

 

 

1.4        Module Learning Activities

 

The module will use various activities in support of learning in addition to lectures, videos of new technologies and activities to analyse operations where students are working or might work in the future to support their knowledge of new methods in supply chain management. The module website will be loaded with lots of additional information which students can use in support of their learning. Students are advised to go through the various articles and links on Mybeckett to update themselves with issues of importance in Supply chain management and theories that enable you to understand and analyse them. Due to restrictions in place due to COVID-19 all lectures and interactions are via online synchronous and asynchronous mechanisms, please do follow the messages from Course Director and Module leader to ensure you have most upto date information on module delivery and Assessments.

 

 

1.5        Graduate Attributes Developed and Assessed

 

You will be able to develop your skills for analysis, ability to research around a particular topic, formulate solutions based on the analysis and make critical decisions based on the resources available and resources required to implement new processes and technologies to support a sustainable supply chain. You should ensure that you access the skills for learning sections on academic writing and referencing to ensure you have the right level of skills or make use of tutorials run by the skills for learning to update where necessary.

More information on graduate attributes is available here: https://skillsforlearning.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/local/graduate_attributes/category_homepage.shtml

Relevant information is also available within your Course Handbook, which is available via MyBeckett and https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/studenthub/course-handbooks/

 

1.6        Communication

 

Mybeckett will be used for communication using emails and announcements which you will receive through your student email address and this should be checked regularly for updates from the teaching team.

You must notify your Course Administrator if you are absent for more than one day (for example for an interview, emergency unforeseen circumstances, or for compassionate leave). If you are going to apply for mitigation you will need to provide written evidence of the reason for your absence (see Section 5 for further information).

1          Weekly Schedule

 

Block A

Contact Hours

 

Please email tutor for dropin appointments these are available on Wednesdays between 3 to 4PM for this Block A.

A student guide on contact hours is available here: https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/quality-code/contact-hours-student.pdf?sfvrsn=5046f981_8

1          Key Resources to Support Learning

 

A Reading List has been created for this module, it will automatically appear in the left hand menu in the student view of the module in the Virtual Learning Environment (MyBeckett).

All disabled students requiring additional support or alternative arrangements must declare and provide evidence of their disability to the Disability Advice Team as early as possible: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/studenthub/disability-advice.

 

 

2          Assessment

 

2.1        Assessment Summary

 

This module has one 100% assessment which an essay of 6000 words long. Assessment 1

1.1        Assessment Details

 

Coursework

 

Assessment 1

 

This assessment requires you to construct a plan to create a local food collection and distribution system that minimises imports of food and also reduces the overall carbon footprint, you should be bale to show a good range of reading of research articles that will help you justify the approach to be taken to reduce food miles, but also give customers an accurate set of information that they will be able to see based on their purchases based on consumption and waste.

Student Instructions for Submission of Coursework

 

This module requires you to submit your work online.

 

You MUST submit your work through MyBeckett using the link set up by the tutor Receipt of your work will be recorded.

Your "Turnitin assignments" in MyBeckett can be set up so that you can check your assignment yourself as you submit it. This checking is done by creating a "Similarity Report". If this report shows that there are some problems with your work, such as un-cited quotations, you should be able to make corrections and re-submit the work again before the due date. More information about Turnitin is available online here: http://libguides.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/mybeckett/turnitin

 

Please note: Tutors will follow up any suspected breach of academic integrity found after the submission date as per University policy. Late penalties will apply as per University Regulations.

 

 

Particular Instructions to Students

 

Please read carefully the assessment and grade/marking descriptors overleaf: You should identify a Harvard reference for every fact or statistic you quote

You are expected to cite at least 25 journal articles in support of your academic argument. Cite your references using Harvard method

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ecture 1 - Introduction to Green Supply chain management

Module Tutor

Dr.Alfred Chinta

Email : A.C.Chinta@leeedsbeckett.ac.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Email for an appointment Wednesday 2-3 PM

Module aims

•            This module is designed to:

 

•            Develop the candidate’s awareness of the strategic importance of SCM (supply chain management) effectiveness and efficiency in sustaining organisational competitive ability in a global context.

 

•            Formulate solutions and procedures for the strategy development, planning and control of global manufacturing and service supply chain operations.

 

Learning outcomes

 

•               Critically analyse the nature of product and service system supply chains across a

range of global organisations and issues that impact their performance

 

•               Synthesise and apply relevant supply chain management techniques, concepts and theory to challenging supply chain management situations and problems in a changing global context.

 

•               Evaluate the impact of changes required to supply chains and their impact on financial, technical and human resources

 

 

 Week                                                      Lecture

 

1a            Introduction to Supply chain management and Green Supply chains - Chapter 1 , Grant et al, Sus Log & SCM

 

1b            Supply chain networks and their impact on management - Emmett and Sood Green SC, Chap 1&2

 

2a            Supply chain simulation game

 

2b            Planning methodologies for green supply chains-Assignment Spec Available -Emmett and Sood Green SC, Chap 3 3a            Routing and optimising road freight networks - Chapter 6, McKinnon et al, Green Logistics

3b            Carbon auditing of companies -Chapter 3, McKinnon et al, Green Logistics 4a   CSR in supply chains -Chapter 8 , Grant et al, Sus Log & SCM

4b            Freight transport and greening of SCM – Chapter 3, Grant et al, Sus Log & SCM

 

5a            Sustainable warehousing-Chapter 4 , Grant et al, Sus Log & SCM Chapter 9, McKinnon et al, Green Logistics

 

5b            Carbon management – Managing the sustainability effort in the organisation

 

6a            Green Procurement – Minimising impact on environment by buying -Chapter 6 , Grant et al, Sus Log & SCM

 

6b            Role of technology in improving sustainability of SCM processes-Chapter 15, McKinnon et al, Green Logistics

 

7a            Using lean initiatives to further green credentials

 

7b            Adopting reverse logistics and recycling -Chapter 7 , Grant et al, Sus Log & SCM Chapter 16, McKinnon et al, Green Logistics

 

8a            Role of Government and Policy in encouraging Localised food, Sustainable supply chains- Chapter 18, McKinnon et al, Green Logistics

 

8b            Assessment Support

Typical Format for sessions

•                Listen to pre-recorded Lectures A and B which will be released every week

 

•                Listen to Lecture A Before 12 Noon on Tuesday

 

•                Read the Article 1 for the given week and discuss the questions listed for this article and be ready to discuss in seminar.

 

•                Attend a Seminar every Tuesday starting 06/10/20 at 1200 to 115 PM

 

 

•                Listen to                   115 PM to 200 PM

 

 

•                Discuss topics from

 

 

•                Read Article 2 for the given week and discuss the questions listed for this article and be ready to discuss in seminar 2.30 PM to 3PM

•                Attempt the weekly quiz 3.00 to 3.30 PM

 

 

 

Assignment for this module

 

•            100% Coursework based on research task to develop a localised food system for West

Yorkshire using co-ordinated supply chains.

 

•            6000 word report to be submitted online via My Beckett

 

•            Specification to be given in week 2

 

 

Text books and other material

Core Texts :

•            Grant, D., Trautrims,A., and Wong, C.Y. (2017) Sustainable Logistics and Supply chain management,

•            McKinnon, A., Brownie, M.,Piecyk., M. and Whiteing., A. (2015) Green Logistics: Improving the

environmental sustainability of logistics, 3rd Edition, Koganpage, London.

 

•            Chopra,S. and Meindl,P (2013) Supply chain management: Strategy, planning and Operation, 5th ed, Essex, Pearson.

 

•            Lysons and Farrington (2012) Purchasing and Supply chain management, 8th ed, Pearson , England.

 

•            Emmett,S. and Sood,V. (2010) Green Supply chains, An action manifesto, Wiley, Chichester.

Journals

•                      Benchmarking

•                      Business Process Management Journal

•                      International Journal of Lean Six Sigma

•                      International Journal of Logistics Management

•                      International Journal of Operations & Production Management

•                      International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management

•                      International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management

•                      International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences

•                      Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management

•                      Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management

•                      Journal of Technology Management in China

•                      Managing Service Quality

•                      Strategic Outsourcing

•                      Supply Chain Management

 

•                      Check the journal articles via www.emeraldinsight.com using your library login details

Other important sites for supply chain articles

 

•            www.supplymanagement.com – CIPS

•            www.ciltuk.org.uk                  - CILT

•            www.gartner.com                  – Management consulting company

•            www.atkearney.co.uk             – Management consulting company

•            www.wsj.com                        – Business Magazine

•            www.hbr.com                        – Business Magazine

 

 

Why Supply chains are global?

•            Efficient

•            Resource constraints

•            Cost effectiveness – Raw material/ labour

•            Expertise

•            Technology enabled to share information

 

What are the Issues?

 

•           Difficult to plan

•           Inherent risk e.g. Thai floods, Japan Tsunami, Iceland ash cloud, Australian floods

•           Increased complexity

•           Suppliers are core to their customers capability

•           Supply chains needs to compete with each other

 

 

Barriers to worldwide sourcing

•              Lack of knowledge and skills concerning global sourcing

•              Resistance to change

•              Longer lead times

•              Difference in customs, language, and culture

•              Currency fluctuation

•              Increased supply risk

 

CIPS View

•            Degun (2013) puts forward these priorities

•            Reduce cost while improving customer satisfaction and supporting expansion and

introduce new products

•            Manage the complexity arising from Omni-channel fulfilment

•            Lower costs and greater efficiency

•            Safety and quality  following horse meat scandal

•            Develop new skills for supply chain professionals and demonstrate ROI

•            Concerns on environment

•            Issues on CSR related to Supply chains

McKinsey View

(Gyorey, Jochim and Norton,2010)

•            Emerging from downturn

•            Reduce operating costs – changing priorities

•            Impact of risk

•            Facing future

•            Involvement of management

•            Having right information

 

 

 

Strategy and role in Supply chains

 

•            Strategy plays a key role in the supply chains performance

•            PWC finds that Strategically focussed supply chains of organisations help them improve their

performance

•        Use supply chain as an asset

•        Develop end to end architecture

•        Design their organisation for performance

•        Build a collaborative model

•        Use metrics to drive SC performance

 

See http://www.pwc.com/gx/en/operations-consulting-services/publications/supply-chain- management/index.jhtml

 

 

 

CIPS view on sustainability

 

•              Sustainability in procurement terms takes into account social, economic and environmental factors alongside the typical price and quality considerations when procuring products and services.

•              Sustainable procurement helps organisations to eliminate waste, become more energy efficient and inevitably save money.

 

 

Some other things to consider

 

•           SCM is dynamic and demands are increasing over the years

•           Role of SCM in an organisation is different from organisation to

organisation

•           SCM can help organisations achieve their objectives as they can predict demand and pass the information to suppliers and be better prepared for changes in demand volumes

•           SCM needs a sponsor from senior management to be successful

•           SCM helps monitor and influence the whole cost base

 

 

 

CILT on Logistics

•            The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) in the UK is the membership organisation for professionals leading supply chain operations for the movement of goods and people.

 

•            Members of the Institute are involved in the management and design of infrastructure, systems, processes and information flows, and in the creation, management and continuous improvement of effective organisations.

 

•            The work of our members adds value to people and society and directly impacts the environment, business profitability and economic growth.

 

 

 

Further terms to research

•           Outsourcing/offshoring – dealing with suppliers out of organisation/out of country

•           Re-shoring – bringing back work die to issues with quality, culture and economics

•           Near-shoring – Firms who are relocating work to countries which are geographically near – Mexico, brazil for USA, North Africa or Eastern Europe for Western Europe

•           International purchasing – sharing order information

•           Global sourcing – Integrating and co-ordinating

What are the factors that need to be considered for Green Supply Chain Mgmt?

•           List the topics

 

•           How are they related?

 

•           What are the important factors that need to be enabled for GSCM to succeed?

 

 

Article 1

1.                   What is unique about Toy Supply Chains?

2.                   What factors make Toy supply chains difficult to plan for?

3.                   What do toy companies need to do to be successful?

4.                   What are the theoretical SCM practices used in this article?

5.                   What are the recent trends in toys?

6.                   Which channels are used in selling toys, are these changing now?

7.                   Who are the consumers interested in buying toys?

8.                   Four different key trends affecting Toy industry

9.                   Which channels use JIT?

10.               How does CPFR help the supply chain partners?

11.               What products do traditional wholesalers concentrate on?

12.               What kind of responsiveness is expected of Toymakers?

13.               How do toy supply chains share information?

 

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