PS2S02 - Retail and Supply Chain Management 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PS2S02 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Retail and Supply Chain Management | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Operations Management | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Operations Management | ||
| Module Leader: | Scott Parfitt | ||
| Module Team: | Sehwa Lim, Anita Kumar, Simon Thomas, Luke Evans, | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2008 | Final Year of Intake: | 2014 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100078 - business and management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
The module aims to develop an understanding of the significance of reliable, efficient and cost effective supply chain management, including an awareness of the marketing concepts and their relevance to organisational supply chains. In addition it aims to build awareness of the elements in the supply chain and their inter-dependability and inter-relationships between other stakeholders, including outsourcing strategies and e-commerce, including the aim of illustrating the importance of retail management.
Content Summary
' Role of procurement and strategic decision making
' Procurement and supply chain planning
' Supply chain management structures
' Customer service
' Channels of distribution
' Warehousing and depot management
' Transport and fleet management
' Role and use of Information technology
' Retail strategy
' Retail operations
' Retail environment
' Retail logistics
' Logistics information systems
This module will facilitate the development of Personal Development Planning (PDP) through the delivery of the key skills identified in the module descriptor.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Seminar | 30 |
| Directed Study | 60 |
| Independent Study | 90 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 2 |
| Groupwork | 8 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To recognise and consider the elements and inter-relationships between the various stakeholders within supply chains; management techniques and the role of IT in supply chain and logistics management. |
| LO2 | To recognise and consider the strategy, management and operations of contemporary retailing. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | Written Examination - Closed Book (Unseen) 1 | A closed book unseen examination | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | Individual report based on empirical research into a retail environment | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Written Examination - Closed Book (Unseen) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |