COURSES
IE5105 Modelling for Supply Chain Systems (4 units)
Offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2
This course introduces the fundamentals of Supply Chain Systems. It covers topics related to the Modelling of Supply Chain Systems to provide the best flow of products through the Supply Chain Systems.
LI5101 Supply Chain Management Thinking and Practice (4 units)
Offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2
A good supply chain involves an integrated end-to-end management of material flows from sources of supply through plants to customers, as well as an efficient information system of monitoring the flows and improving operational efficiency. Given the global context in which supply chains are to be managed, there is also a need to appreciate the financial management and operations. The objective of the module is to lead students into developing correct perspectives and thinking skills needed to manage a supply chain. The topics to be covered include evolution of supply chain thinking, components of a supply chain, principles and value of good SCM, SCM operation and coordination, different practices of SCM, technology in SCM.
DOS5101 Supply Chain Coordination and Risk Management (4 units)
Offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2
Supply chains have become far-flung and global as companies expand their operations to new markets and new supply sources. Concurrently, a number of macro-trends are emerging and evolving which cause changes to traditional supply chains structures and assumptions. These include rising costs in the usual outsourcing manufacturing sites, entering into emerging markets, changing country regulations and regional trade agreements, impact of technologies on new business models and process changes, cross-border M&A, and emerging marketing companies expanding regionally, etc.
Companies will have to continuously evaluate their strategies and adapt their supply chains to deal with these changes. They will need to improve their flexibility, coordination, and responsiveness to deal with the risks and opportunities.