CW Handout: Logistics and Supply Chain Management 1 Logistics & Supply Chain Management Coursework UNIT DETAILS DEPARTMENT BAED PROGRAMME EMBA- Accredited by AMBA UNIT CODE CBE 6182 UNIT TITLE Logistics & Supply Chain Management SEMESTER Spring 2017 SESSION 2016-2017 STAFF Dr Aristides Matopoulos E-MAIL [email protected] COURSEWORK DETAILS C/W NUMBER CONTRIBUTION 100% of the module’s final mark C/W TITLE Supply chain mapping C/W TYPE Individual assignment HAND-OUT DATE 19/03/2017 SUBMISSION DATE 15/05/2017 FEEDBACK DATE LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of this piece of coursework, a student will be able to:  LO1 - demonstrate a critical understanding of the role of logistics in the supply chain  LO2 - evaluate the impact of the supply chain effectiveness to an organisation  LO3 - synthesise key factors to measure the performance levels of key players in the supply chain  LO4 - recognize the importance of customer service levels  LO5 - demonstrate a critical understanding of inventory concepts and management  LO6 - examine the transportation function and its importance to logistics  LO7 - understand the role of information systems in the logistics activities  LO8 - demonstrate a critical understanding of logistics activities such as storage & handling systems.  LO9 - propose solutions to improve effectiveness in various processes of company’s supply chain  LO10 - perform a thorough academic research on logistics and supply chain management issues ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Students will be assessed on the following criteria: Quality and depth of research: This relates to primary research carried out as well as to the evaluation of secondary material i.e. academic articles etc. and also to the application of Logistics/SCM related concepts/tools/methodologies/practices etc. Clarity and strength of arguments: This refers to your ability to present a coherent analysis, to select appropriate materials to support your arguments and to recommend realistic and justified proposals and actions. Standard of presentation: This refers to your ability to communicate your overall research and your findings by producing a highly readable and well-structured manuscript. DETAILED DESCRIPTION Supply chain mapping is “the process of accounting for every material, every process and every shipment involved in bringing goods and/or services to market” (Source: http://www.sourcemap.com). The main aim of this assignment is to make you think in “who-what-where-when-how” terms. After selecting a “real” company/organisation from any sector (e.g. Manufacturing / Services; Large / SME / Family Owned / Public Service), you are expected to: 1. Conduct a detailed analysis of organisation’s supply chain. 2. Describe the key processes for this organisation, paying particular attention to supply chain/logistics processes and/or how these processes impact on organisations performance. 3. Critically comment on the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain/logistics processes with the aim of identifying opportunities for cost/time removals and/or value adding along the supply chain. Possible sources of collecting information may include: a) a questionnaire designed by you and/or b)an interview/discussion with a manager, and/or c) specific documentation from the organisation and/or d) publicly available secondary material for the organisation. The Report MUST follow the structure given below (please note Ex. Summary or Abstract is not needed):CW Handout: Logistics and Supply Chain Management 2  Title of the Report  Table of contents  Introduction (where you explain the aims and objectives of the Report as well as its structure, providing also a brief overview of previous research on the problem/issue under investigation and/or reference to the importance of Logistics & SCM for the sector/company).  Brief Literature Review (critically presenting key current articles and issues on the chosen topic/sector)  Empirical Part - Organisation’s Profile and detailed description, analysis and presentation of organisation’s supply chain as well as its processes (emphasising on logistics) - Identify opportunities for cost/time removals and/or value adding along the supply chain  Recommendations & Conclusions. - Ideas and proposals to capture the identified opportunities.  References, which should be properly written (Harvard System).  Appendices that will not be marked. Emphasis must be given on the application of Logistics/SCM concepts, methodologies, tools and on providing a critical analysis and discussion. SUBMISSION  The final work should be a typed hardbound work of 3000 words.  The assignment should be presented properly and fully referenced according to guidelines given in the Student Handbook. Apart from the e-copy submission, this piece of coursework is required to be submitted to turnitin plagiarism detection software at: www.turnitin.com at a date no later than the submission date. This is an absolute requirement for releasing a mark. Brief instructions on how you can set up your profile and submit your work can be found at: http://www.turnitin.com/static/training_support/tii_student_qs.pdf (text) http://www.turnitin.com/static/training_support/student_training.html (video) You are going to require: Class ID: Enrollment Password: If you have any problems in submitting your work, please contact the course administrator or the lecturer. NOTE All sentences or passages quoted in this coursework from other people's work should be specifically acknowledged by clear crossreferencing to author, work and page(s). Failure to do this amounts to plagiarism and will be considered grounds for failure in this coursework. It is on the instructor’s discretion to contact an oral examination, which will result to the award of the final grade to that particular piece of coursework.