University of Bolton and Supply Chain Management Professional Centre BSc (Hons) Supply Chain Management Module Guide: SCM6001 Sustainable Supply Chain Strategy Cohorts 20 and 21: 20172 Contents 1. Overview 3 2. Learning and Teaching Strategy 3 3. Module Communications 4 4. Module Content 4 5. Expected Learning Outcomes and Assessment 4 6. Items of Assessment 5 7. Formative Assessment 5 8. The First Workshop 6 9. The Second Workshop 7 10. GILTs 7 11. Indicative Reading 7 12. Guidelines for the preparation and submission of assignments 9 13. General Assessment Criteria, Level HE6 11 14. Assessments 123 1. Overview Module Tutor: Mr. Nachiappan S/O Suppiah Room: N/A Tel: +603-79549868 Email: [email protected] Local Tutor: Tn. Haji. Azmi Office Availability: n/a Level: HE6 Credits: 20 Module Prerequisites: None This is a level HE6 core module that aims to enhance students’ knowledge and understanding of the steps managers need to follow in order to develop and implement supply chain strategies, and understand the strategic role and objectives of supply chains. Students will learn to design supply chain network and distribution systems, to understand issues of capacity and inventory in terms of buyer-supplier relationships, location and management. Other key themes include sustainability and how to measure performance in a supply chain. The module aims to provide students with a ‘toolkit’ of methodologies that can be used to analyse existing situations, allowing a strategic direction for future operations to be proposed. 2. Learning and Teaching Strategy The module makes use of formal lectures, plus workshops, seminars and case studies that allow students to explore concepts of Supply Chain Strategy in depth, with reference to logistics, sustainability, risk and performance measures including financial issues. The module will be delivered in two blocks when a significant portion is delivered by the Module tutors. The time spent with tutors during formally timetabled classes is only a small part of the learning time identified for the module. In addition to the contact time with lecturers, a significant amount of personal study should be undertaken. A module (20 credits) should equate to approximately 200 learning hours. This personal study time should be spent, for example, engaging in general background reading, preparing for scheduled activities and working on assignments. To enable ease of understanding about the subject area and develop research skills, various group activities have been designed. You can enrich your knowledge and4 test your understanding through these activities and are encouraged to participate in them fully. Additional material is provided on the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Moodle on the following page: http://moodle2.bolton.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3424 3. Module Communications The Module Tutor’s contact details are provided in Section 1. Please only use your University e-mail address when contacting your tutors, and include your student ID number and cohort number in the message. You must check your University email address regularly, and also visit the Moodle site that has been created for this module. Communications will usually be by these means. The Moodle site for the module offers forums, and online learning activities that are meant to enhance your understanding. Engaging with the online activities is a mandatory part of the module. 4. Module Content The indicative content for the module includes the following topics that you may wish to pursue when reading textbooks and other sources: • The strategy formulation process • Strategic alignment • Alignment to customer, financial, and sustainability targets • Corporate, business and functional strategies • Supplier selection, relationship development and management • Information systems strategy • Capacity, inventory and customer service strategy • Distribution strategy • Strategy evaluation and continuous improvement • Sustainability in the design and operation of supply chains 5. Expected Learning Outcomes and Assessment The learning outcomes for the module are summarised in Table 1.5 Table 1: Learning Outcomes and Assessment Methods Discussandevaluatetheinternalandexternal influences on a business that affect its position in the supplychain Coursework Apply appropriate methodologies to formulate long term capacity, facilities and distribution plans Coursework 6. Items of Assessment To complete the module and gain 20 credits, you must pass both items of assessment, as detailed in Table 2. The pass mark is set at 40%. Table 2: Assessed items Coursework: strategy development report (2500 words) 17th April 2017 50% 7. Formative Assessment Formative assessment is aimed at preparing you for summative assessment. This is done by clarifying, sharing and ensuring that you understand goals for learning and the criteria for success. This will be implemented through effective classroom and online discussions, activities and tasks. Verbal and written feedback will be offered that moves learning forward and activates you as owner of your own learning and as learning resources for one another. This will take place during seminar and tutorial activities with group and individual interaction with tutors. Methods used will include question and answer sessions, written questions or exercises with short, extended or multiple choice answers, and case study workshops where you will work in groups or individually. Coursework: Consultant’s report on case study (2000 words plus 10–15 Powerpoint slides) 29th May 2017 50% Assessment item Due date Weighting Place the supply chain management task into longer term strategic supply chain development Coursework Deployappropriateformulationmethodsforstrategic supplychaindecisionmaking Coursework Learning outcomes Mode of assessment6 8. The First Workshop Planned activities for the first workshop are detailed in Table 3. Table 3: Timetable for the First Workshop Session1 1½ hours Introduction to module, definitions, topic area, reading lists, and questions. Lecture 1: Definitions, public and private sector supply chains, supply chain management versus supply chain strategy, three elementsof supplychain strategy Session2 1 hour First case study (MFI Furniture) Session3 1½ hours Lecture 2: Strategy formulation, external environment analysis. Session4 2 hours Second casestudy(seeMoodle) Lecture 3: Strategy content, supply chain positioning, make or buy, outsourcing,supplychainuncertainties Session5 1½ hours SettingofCoursework Session6 1½ hours Lecture4:sustainablematerials,sustainableprocurement, sustainable transportation Final Q&A Please note that the module calendar may be subject to change. Also, the SCMPC modules are unusual because contact time is compressed into two short workshops. To succeed you must take part in guided independent study at other times. Break 15minutes Day 2 begins Break 15minutes Lunch 1 hour Break 15minutes Session and duration Topic7 9. The Second Workshop The local tutor workshops is an important part of the module. During the workshop you will have the opportunity to go into more detail and to participate in discussions. Discussions are an important element of the learning process and you are encouraged to join in. Ensure that you have made progress in your learning since the first workshop so you will be able to participate fully. 10. GILTs In addition to workshops, we offer GILT activities (Guided Independent learning Tasks) that provide a structured way for you to undertake the additional study in the same topic area as your fellow students. Each of the GILTs requires you to engage with other students via the forums in Moodle. All of the GILTs are designed to build on the content of the workshops and while they are not directly assessed, your performance in the GILTs may be taken into consideration if the question of reassessment arises (in a borderline fail situation). 11. Indicative Reading The following sources have been identified as being useful when studying this module. (You may well be able to find others that you also find valuable: please share your experiences via Moodle.) Christopher, M (1998) Logistics and supply chain management: strategies for reducing cost and improving service. 2nd ed. London: Financial Times Pitman. – available as an eBook Frazelle, E. (2002) Supply Chain Strategy: The Logistics of Supply Chain Management. New York: McGraw-Hill Professional. – available as an eBook Harrison, A, Hoek, R (2008) Logistics management and strategy: competing through the supply chain. 3rd ed Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall. – available as an eBook Hines, T (2004) Supply chain Strategies: customer-driven and customer-focused. Oxford: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann. – available as an eBook Poirier, C. (1996), Supply Chain Optimization: Building the Strongest Total Business Network. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Poirier, C (1999) Advanced Supply Chain Management: How to Build a Sustained Competitive Advantage. London: McGraw-Hill.8 Russell, R and Taylor, B (2009) Operations Management: Along the supply Chain. Chichester: John Wiley Slack, N, Chambers, S, Harland, C, Harrison, A, and Johnston, R, (2010), Operations Management, 6th ed. Harlow: Financial times, Prentice Hall. – available as an eBook Journals Many relevant journals are available via the University of Bolton library, and other services such as Google Scholar and ResearchGate. See http://www.bolton.ac.uk/ library/ for assistance in finding sources. Journals that may be of interest include: • Supply chain management review • The journal of supply chain management • The international journal of logistics management • International journal of logistics • Logistics management • Purchasing and supply management Useful University of Bolton Study Skills Sources Rudd, D. (2005) Cite Me, I'm Yours – Harvard Version: References, Bibliographies, Notes, Quotations, etc. Bolton: Learning Support and Development, University of Bolton. Also available on-line: http://www.bolton.ac.uk/learning/helpguides/studyskills/harvard.pdf Rudd, D. (2004) Report Writing: A Guide to Organisation and Style. Bolton: Learning Support and Development, University of Bolton. Also available on-line: http://www.bolton.ac.uk/learning/helpguides/studyskills/reportw.pdf Additional Useful Websites http://www.ciltuk.org.uk/pages/home http://www.cips.org/ http://www.supplychainmovement.com http://www.supplychainstandard.com http://capacify.wordpress.com9 12. Guidelines for the preparation and submission of assignments Assignments should be word-processed in a clear font, such as Arial 12 point. There should be a title page detailing the programme, module title, assignment title, student number, marking tutor and date of submission. It is good practice to put your student number in the top left hand side of the header of each page, and the date of submission in the top right. Word Count You are expected to revise and edit your assignment to remain within ±10% of the allocated word limit for that piece of work. In order to ensure that word counts can easily be checked you should include a note of the word count as identified by your word processing package. A deduction should be made from the word count for all tables, figures, quotations, references and appendices as these do not count towards the overall word limit. Students who exceed a specified indicative word length for a written assignment will be subject to the following penalty system: Up to 10% over the specified indicative word length = no penalty 10 – 20% over the specified indicative word length = 5 marks subtracted. (However if the assignment would otherwise have gained a pass mark then the final mark will be not be reduced below 40%). More than 20% over the indicative word length = grade will be capped at a maximum of 40%. Assignments shorter than the indicative word length will not have marks deducted (even if these are more than 10% short). However, note that only a highly unusual piece of work will cover the assignment requirements fully in much less than the set word count less 10%. Referencing All written work must be referenced using the Harvard System. Use references to support your arguments with evidence, to demonstrate the depth of your background reading, and to acknowledge the work of others. You are expected to cite 15 – 20 sources in a piece of work at this level, and this should include the use of journal articles. You will have been introduced to the Harvard referencing system, and provided with a referencing guide, during induction.10 All your coursework will be submitted electronically, via the ‘Turn-it-in’ system within Moodle. (To do this, please follow the instructions provided by your module tutors, and on the assessment brief.) Turn-it-in will check your submission against all known sources and highlight any groups of words that may have been copied and pasted from elsewhere. You are strongly advised to upload your assignment early and check the originality report. If the final version of your document contains a passage of text that Turn-it-in reports is largely copied from a source that you have not cited, you may be accused of Academic Misconduct. If you have cited a source but failed to indicate the full extent of the copied section, you could likewise be accused of Academic Misconduct – or you might simply lose some marks for poor academic practice. Penalties for Late Submission Uploading of assessments can be done on or before the published submission date. Assignments not uploaded (without an extension being granted and without accepted Mitigating Circumstances) will thereafter be considered late unless an extension has been previously agreed. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that the assignment is submitted in the format/s specified in the Module Guide and/or on the Assessment Brief. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS ENSURE YOU KEEP A COPY OF ANY ASSIGNMENT SUBMITTED YOU SHOULD REGULARLY MAKE BACKUPS OF THE COURSEWORK YOU ARE PRODUCING. E-MAILING COPIES TO YOURSELF IS A GOOD WAY TO ENSURE THAT YOUR WORK CANNOT BE LOST IF YOUR COMPUTER FAILS, OR IS STOLEN. In the case of exceptional and unforeseen circumstances, an extension of up to one week after the assessment submission deadline may be granted by your module tutor. Requests for extensions for periods longer than one week must be made using the Mitigating Circumstances procedure. Please see your Programme Handbook for further details, or speak to the administrative staff at your centre.Relevance Knowledge Argument/Analysis Structure Presentation Written English Research/Referencing Class I (Exceptional Quality) 80%+ As for Class 1(70-79%) but exceptional work 70- 79% Directly relevant to title. Addresses most or all of the implications and assumptions of the title. Demonstrates an excellent knowledge/understanding of theory and practice for this level. Demonstrates the ability to identify and critically appraise the most important issues, themes and questions. Makes creative use of appropriate arguments and/or theoretical models. Contains some distinctive or independent thinking. A comprehensive evaluation of the material resulting in clear, logical and illuminating Coherently articulated and logically structured. An appropriate format is used. The presentational style & layout is correct for the type of assignment. Effective inclusion of figures, tables, plates (FTP). A very well written answer with standard spelling and grammar. Style is clear, resourceful and academic. All sources accurately cited in the text and a very extensive reference list in the correct style is provided. conclusions. Class II/i (Very Good Quality) 60- 69% Directly relevant to title. Addresses some of the implications of the issues addressed by the title. Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge/understanding of theory and practice for this level. Demonstrates the ability to identify and critically appraise key issues, themes and questions. Uses appropriate arguments or theoretical models. A sound evaluation of the material resulting in clear and logical conclusions. For the most part coherently articulated and logically constructed. An appropriate The presentational style & layout is correct for the type of assignment. Effective inclusion of FTP. Well written with standard spelling and grammar. Style is clear and academic. All sources accurately cited in the text and a wide range of appropriate references cited in the reference list in the correct style. format is used. Class II/ii (Good Quality) 50- 59% Generally addresses the title and its implications, but sometimes addresses irrelevant issues. Demonstrates a good knowledge/understanding of theory and practice for this level, through the identification and critical appraisal of some key issues, themes and questions. Provides a coherent argument, but some loss of focus and consistency. Some issues lack clarity, or theoretical models expressed in simplistic terms. Adequate critique, with some Adequate attempt at articulation and logical structure. An acceptable format is used. The presentational style & layout is correct for the type of assignment. Inclusion of FTP but lacks selectivity. Competently written with minor lapses in spelling and grammar. Style is readable and mainly academic. Most sources accurately cited in the text and an appropriate reference list in largely the correct style is provided. descriptive or narrative passages. Conclusions are fairly clear and logical. Class III (Satisfactory Quality) 40- 49% Some degree of irrelevance to the title. Superficial consideration of the issues. Demonstrates adequate knowledge/understanding of theory and practice, with appraisal of some basic issues, themes and questions. An argument is evident but lacks clarity and coherence in places. Issues are only broadly stated. Some analysis with descriptive or narrative passages. Conclusions are not always clear or logical. Some attempt at articulation and logical structure. An acceptable format is used. The presentational style & layout is largely correct for the type of assignment. Inappropriate use of FTP or not used where clearly needed to aid Generally competent writing although intermittent lapses in grammar and spelling pose obstacles for the reader. Style limits communication and tends not to be Some relevant sources cited. Some weaknesses in referencing technique. understanding. academic. Borderline Fail 35- 39% Some significant degree of irrelevance to the title is common. Only the most obvious issues are Demonstrates weaknesses in knowledge/understanding of theory practice for this level. Key issues not identified or appraised. A basic argument is presented, but largely descriptive or narrative in style with contradictory Poorly structured. Lack of articulation. Format deficient. For the type of assignment the presentational style &/or layout is Deficiencies in spelling and grammar makes reading difficult. Limited sources and weak referencing. addressed at a analysis. Conclusions are lacking. Simplistic or superficial level and in neither clear or logical. FTP ignored in text repetitious style unchallenging terms. or not used where impairs clarity. clearly needed. Fail <34% Relevance to the title is intermittent or missing. The topic is reduced to its vaguest and least challenging terms. Demonstrates a lack of basic knowledge of either theory or practice for this level, with little evidence of understanding. Severely limited arguments. Descriptive or narrative in style with no evidence of critique. Conclusions are sparse. Unstructured. Lack of articulation. Format deficient. For the type of assignment the presentational style &/or layout is lacking. FTP as above. Poorly written with numerous deficiencies in grammar, spelling, expression and style. An absence of academic sources and poor referencing technique. 13. General Assessment Criteria, Level HE6 1112 14. Assessments Assessment 1 Report (50%) Assessment Title Strategy Development Report Assessment length 2500 words maximum Submission Deadline 17th April 2017 Submission Method Submitonline viaMoodle Learning outcomes This assignment tests whether you have achieved the following learning outcomes of the module: 1. Apply appropriate methodologies to formulate long term capacity, facilities and distribution plans. 2. Place the supply chain management task into longer term strategic supply chain development. Assignment Brief This assignment requires you to develop an outline supply chain strategy for a company. You can choose from: A public sector organisation, e.g. a hospital An online retailer A manufacturing company A company or organisation of your choice, such as the organisation that you work for You are required to hand in a 2,500 word “Strategy Development Report” that assesses the situation of the company, and proposes strategic changes that will make it more competitive. The following page gives more detail on the report.13 A recommended structure for the report follows: 1. Introduction to the report, stating its purpose and identifying the supply chain you have chosen 2. Company/organisation and supply chain background – a short introduction to the company, its operations, its customers and its main competitors 3. Review of the business strategy 4. Review of the PESTLE factors relating to that organisation, identifying both opportunities and threats 5. Review the competitive forces using Porter’s Five Forces 6. Review customer requirements through a discussion of order winners and order qualifiers 7. Review the performance of competitor supply chains. (For organisations with no competition such as a government department or a monopoly, benchmark against an equivalent organisation in another country.) 8. Describe and evaluate your selected company’s current supply chain with subsections addressing each of the following: Procurement activity Operations (e.g. location, capacity) Distribution (e.g. transportation arrangements, distribution centres) Services provided (key skills and information systems employed) 9. Make recommendations for an improved supply chain strategy, with regard to the same criteria: Procurement activity Operations (e.g. location, capacity) Distribution (e.g. transportation arrangements, distribution centres) Services provided (key skills and information systems employed) Additional guidance Depart from the recommended structure if you wish, but be sure to structure your report logically, and cover all requested elements. Ideally, your report will include recommendations that really would be of value to the organisation that you have14 studied, so don’t forget to look to the future. Make sure that your recommendations relate to (or are substantiated by) the work you have presented in sections 3 to 7. Do not to cut and paste phrases or paragraphs from published sources without citing your sources. You should seek to use your own words to explain concepts and theories. If you wish to refer to specific quotes from published sources then you must use full Harvard presentation. See the BISSTO study skills guide for assistance: http:// data.bolton.ac.uk/bissto/infoskills/useinfo/plagiarism.htm Submission Instructions: Submission is via the Turn-it-in link on the Moodle site for the module. Assignments not uploaded on time will be considered late unless an extension has previously been agreed with the Module Tutor. It may take up to 24 hours for Turn-it-in to provide you with a Similarity Score. Consider closely any section that is highlighted by Turn-it-in, and make sure you reference it correctly. You will be able to upload drafts of your written work prior to the deadline to enable you to check your Similarity Index. After the deadline, you will not be able to overwrite your submission. End of assignment 1.15 Assessment 2 LifeKind Case Study (50%) Assessment Title Consultant’s report on case study Assessment length 2000 words maximum, plus 10–15 slides Submission Deadline 29th May 2017 Submission Method Submitonline viaMoodle Learning outcomes This assignment tests whether you have achieved the following learning outcomes of the module: 1. Discuss and evaluate the internal and external influences on a business that affect its position in the supply chain. 2. Deploy appropriate formulation methods for strategic supply chain decision making. Assignment Brief This assignment casts you in the role of a consultant making recommendations in the form of a report. It requires you to : • Write an individual report of your findings from the LifeKind case study. The report should be around 2000 words. • Create a presentation (10–15 slides) that presents your findings and recommendations in a style that ‘sells’ the changes you are recommending. This won’t actually be presented, but the quality of your slides forms a part of the assessment. For both aspects of the assignment, the following structure is recommended: Executive summary Main problems/issues Main recommendations Expected benefits The main body of the report, containing: A resume of the current situation. This must be brief. Imagine that you are writing the report for the management of the company who already16 know the situation. A schematic diagram of the supply chain, might be a concise way to illustrate the current situation in an organised manner. Statement of the main issues and problems. Again it is important not to just reiterate and list the problems as they appear in the case. Remember to make reference to order winners and qualifiers as a way of presenting the background to the problems. Recommendations. A Clear and concise statement should be given of the preferred solution or recommended policy, together with a justification of its choice. Additional guidance Depart from the recommended structure if you wish, but be sure to structure your report logically, and cover all requested elements. Ideally, your report will feature recommendations that would substantially improve the position of the company described in the LifeKind case study. Do not to cut and paste phrases or paragraphs from published sources without citing your sources. You should seek to use your own words to explain concepts and theories. If you wish to refer to specific quotes from published sources then you must use full Harvard presentation. See the BISSTO study skills guide for assistance: http:// data.bolton.ac.uk/bissto/infoskills/useinfo/plagiarism.htm Submission Instructions Submission is via the Turn-it-in link on the Moodle site for the module. Assignments not uploaded on time will be considered late unless an extension has previously been agreed with the Module Tutor. It may take up to 24 hours for Turn-it-in to provide you with a Similarity Score. Consider closely any section that is highlighted by Turn-it-in, and make sure you reference it correctly. You will be able to upload drafts of your written work prior to the deadline to enable you to check your Similarity Index. After the deadline, you will not be able to overwrite your submission. End of assignment 2..