Overview
This unit is an introduction to analysis and decision methods and their application in Supply Chain environments. The unit will introduce students to foundational quantitative skills and further expose them to data analysis methods, specifically focusing on the use of computer based modeling analyses to support decision-making at both strategic and tactical levels.
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Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
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Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
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- Analyse the use of Predictive techniques, such as Time series and Linear regression, for the purpose of developing forecasts and be able to apply the techniques in a Supply Chain context.
- Compare and contrast the uses of Descriptive techniques, such as Net Present Value (NPV), capacity requirements, time studies, Statistical Process Control (SPC) and queueing methods and apply them in a Supply Chain context.
- Critically examine the uses of Evaluative techniques such as breakeven analysis and decision theory and apply them in a Supply Chain context.
- Describe and discuss the uses of Optimising techniques such as inventory optimisation, linear programming, network optimisation and transport routing optimisation and apply them in a Supply Chain context.
- Evaluate the most suitable quantitative techniques to analyse Supply Chain problems.
- Apply suitable techniques to analyse supply chain data with the aim of making business decisions.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Practical Assessment - 40% | ||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||
| 3 - Examination - 30% | ||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||||
| 10 - First Nations Knowledges | ||||||
| 11 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | ||||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |
| 1 - Practical Assessment - 40% | |||||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 30% | |||||||||||
| 3 - Examination - 30% | |||||||||||
Textbooks
Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Edition: 15 (2017)
- Authors: F. Robert Jacobs and Richard B Chase
- ISBN: 9781259666100
- Binding: Hardcover
Additional Textbook Information
Paper copies can be purchased at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Microsoft Excel (Highly recommended)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
b.carr@cqu.edu.au
Week 1 Introduction to Unit and OSCM
Begin Date: 15 Jul 2019Module/Topic
Identify the elements of operations and supply chain management (OSCM).
Recognize the major concepts that define the operations and supply chain management field.
Evaluate the efficiency of a firm.
Chapter
Chapter 1: Introduction
Events and Submissions/Topic
Undertake analytics exercise: Comparing Companies Using Wall Street Efficiency Measures (LO1-4).
Week 2 Sustainable operations and Supply Chain Strategy
Begin Date: 22 Jul 2019Module/Topic
Know what a sustainable business strategy is and how it relates to operations and supply chain management.
Define operations and supply chain strategy.
Explain how operations and supply chain strategies are implemented.
Understand why strategies have implications relative to business risk.
Evaluate productivity in operations and supply chain management.
Chapter
Chapter 2: Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Strategy.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Activity 1: Read the case on page 40: The Tao of Timbuk2 at the end of the chapter.
Answer question 3. Be prepared to talk to your solution.
Activity 2: Answer questions 21, 22 and 23 in the objective questions block on page 39.
Week 3
Begin Date: 29 Jul 2019Module/Topic
Exemplify a typical business process and how it can be analysed.
Compare the different types of processes.
Analyse manufacturing, services and logistics processes to ensure the competitiveness of a firm.
Chapter
Chapter 11: Process Design and Analysis
Events and Submissions/Topic
Answer objective question 19 on p.295 of the tex book.
Week 4
Begin Date: 05 Aug 2019Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 18 pp. 444- 468: Forecasting part 1.
Events and Submissions/Topic
A1 briefing note for practical assessment issued.
Week 5
Begin Date: 12 Aug 2019Module/Topic
Apply qualitative techniques to forecast demand.
Apply collaborative techniques to forecast demand.Chapter
Chapter 18 pp. 468 - 473: Forecasting part 2.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 19 Aug 2019Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 6
Begin Date: 26 Aug 2019Module/Topic
Explain production.
Illustrate how lean concepts can be applied to logistics and supply chain processes.
Analyse supply chain processes using value stream mapping.
Apply lean concepts to service organisations.Chapter
Chapter 14: Lean Supply Chains.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Answer objective questions 1 to 5 on p. 396 of the text book.
Issue briefing note for A2.
A1 is due.
ANALYSE AND APPLY PREDICTIVE TECHNIQUES IN A SUPPLY CHAIN CONTEXT Due: Week 6 Monday (26 Aug 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 7
Begin Date: 02 Sep 2019Module/Topic
Expalin what logistics is.
Contrast logistics and warehouse design alternatives.
Analyse logistic-driven location decisions.Chapter
Chapter 15: Logistics, Distribution and Transportation.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Answer objective questions 12, (15 a - e), 18 and 20 on pp. 480-483 of the text book.
Week 8
Begin Date: 09 Sep 2019Module/Topic
Explain what strategic sourcing is.
Explain why companies outsource processes.
Analyse the total cost of ownership.
Evaluate sourcing performance.Chapter
Chapter 16: Global Sourcing and Procurement.
Events and Submissions/Topic
1. Answer discussion questions 1, 4, 5, 6 and 8 on p. 419.
2. Read the case in objective questions number 12 on p. 420 and answer questions a and b.Week 9
Begin Date: 16 Sep 2019Module/Topic
Understand what an enterprise resource planning system (ERP) is.
Explain how ERP integrates business units through information sharing.
Illustrate how supply chain planning and control fits with ERP.
Evaluate supply chain performance using data freom the ERP system.Chapter
Chapter 17: Enterprise Resource Planning Systems.
Events and Submissions/Topic
1. Answer discussion questions 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8 on p. 442 of the text book.
A2 due 16/9/19.
Evaluate and Assess Logistics and Supply Chain Systems Due: Week 9 Monday (16 Sept 2019) 11:15 am AEST
Week 10
Begin Date: 23 Sep 2019Module/Topic
Understand Activity Based Costing (ABC).
Apply ABC technique to the logistics system.
Analyse ABC outcomes resulting in improved outcomes.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 11
Begin Date: 30 Sep 2019Module/Topic
Explain financial ratios relevant to logistics operations.
Analyse logistics operations using financial ratios.
Chapter
Text Book: Appendix C pp. 721-728.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 12
Begin Date: 07 Oct 2019Module/Topic
Methods of Ranking Investments in the logistic systems.
Analyse make or buy decisions.
Chapter
Text Book: Appendix C pp. 729-733.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Review/Exam Week
Begin Date: 14 Oct 2019Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Exam Week
Begin Date: 21 Oct 2019Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Practical Assessment
| Students are required to underatke analysis of replenishment in a logistics system using linear regression, for the purpose of developing forecasts. |
| Students are also required to critically examine the uses of time series analysis and describe and discuss the uses of Optimising techniques such as inventory optimisation, and transport routing optimisation apply them in a Supply Chain context. |
Week 6 Monday (26 Aug 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
to be submitted on line through Moodle.
Week 8 Monday (9 Sept 2019)
feedback provided on line through Moodle.
1. A sound knowledge of quantitative statistical methods as they apply to a logistics context.
2. Appropriate application of statistical methodology.
3. Sound analysis of data and critical analysis of the issues identified expressed within a well-developed report.
4. A critical review of the academic literature relevant to the issues identified. This should be embedded in the discussion, not presented separately.
5. Application of SIX (6) relevant academic journal articles and appropriate reference to the prescribed textbook.
6. Clarity of expression/grammar and correct spelling using Australian English.
7. Strict conformity to referencing style of the Author-date system of referencing as set out in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Sixth Edition (Refer to the Abridged Guide to APA Referencing Style).
- Analyse the use of Predictive techniques, such as Time series and Linear regression, for the purpose of developing forecasts and be able to apply the techniques in a Supply Chain context.
- Compare and contrast the uses of Descriptive techniques, such as Net Present Value (NPV), capacity requirements, time studies, Statistical Process Control (SPC) and queueing methods and apply them in a Supply Chain context.
- Critically examine the uses of Evaluative techniques such as breakeven analysis and decision theory and apply them in a Supply Chain context.
- Describe and discuss the uses of Optimising techniques such as inventory optimisation, linear programming, network optimisation and transport routing optimisation and apply them in a Supply Chain context.
- Evaluate the most suitable quantitative techniques to analyse Supply Chain problems.
- Apply suitable techniques to analyse supply chain data with the aim of making business decisions.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
2 Written Assessment
| Given a case study, students will be required to describe and discuss the uses of Optimising techniques such as linear programming, network optimisation and transport routing optimisation and apply them in a Supply Chain context. |
| Evaluate the most suitable quantitative techniques to analyse Supply Chain problems and |
| apply suitable techniques to analyse supply chain data with the aim of making business decisions. |
Week 9 Monday (16 Sept 2019) 11:15 am AEST
Week 11 Monday (30 Sept 2019)
Feedback will be provided on line through Moodle.
1. A thorough knowledge and critical analysis of the issues identified in the case study expressed within a well-developed report.
2. A critical review of the academic literature relevant to the issues identified in the case study. This should be embedded in the discussion, not presented separately.
3. Appropriateness of evidence-based responses to the case study questions including an effective analysis of the situation along with relevant commentary on the issues of concern.
4. Crafting of appropriate recommendations that address the business issues in improving logistics outcomes.
5. Application of SIX (6) relevant academic journal articles and appropriate reference to the prescribed textbook.
6. Clarity of expression/grammar and correct spelling using Australian English.
7. Strict conformity to referencing style of the Author-date system of referencing as set out in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Sixth Edition (Refer to the Abridged Guide to APA Referencing Style).
8. Appropriate presentation in a report format within a maximum 2000 words (+/-10%) (Penalties apply for exceeding this limit).
- Describe and discuss the uses of Optimising techniques such as inventory optimisation, linear programming, network optimisation and transport routing optimisation and apply them in a Supply Chain context.
- Evaluate the most suitable quantitative techniques to analyse Supply Chain problems.
- Apply suitable techniques to analyse supply chain data with the aim of making business decisions.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
Examination
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