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An introductory course in OM which provides an overview of topics fundamental to Supply Chain Management: operations strategy, strategic capacity planning, logistics, facility location, data management and forecasting. Ideas from these topics are then integrated via the playing of The Supply Chain Game.
Operations & Supply Chain Management (OSCM) deals with managing production of goods and the provision of services while achieving organisational goals through being efficient and effective in the market. Every type of organisation, from large car manufacturers through to sports clubs, has an OSCM function and can benefit from effective management of its operations. OSCM therefore plays a critical role within the organisation in meeting its strategic goals. An introductory course, which provides an overview of topics fundamental to Operations and Supply Chain Management: value chains, operations strategy, process selection and analysis, supply chain design & management, capacity management, forecasting, the role of technology in operations management and measuring operations performance.
The outcomes of the course are:1.Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of theory, concepts, models or reasoning in operations and supply chain management related to specific problems/issues/contexts as discussed throughout the course.2.Students will be able to critique concepts, models or reasoning in operations and supply chain management, so as to suggest solutions and managerial recommendations.3.Students will understand the role of operations and supply chain management within the global business context here.
(1) MGMT100 or MGMT170; and (2) STAT101
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Ubaid Mumtaz
To pass this course you must not only achieve a final grade of 50% or higher but also achieve a weighted average grade of at least 45% across all invigilated assessments (mid-semester test and final exam).Students with DisabilitiesFor information about examination support services, please refer to the University’s Equity & Disability ServiceSpecial ConsiderationsUC has a process which allows students to apply for Special Consideration for poor performance in an assessment or a missed assessment due to unforeseen circumstances at the time of the assessment.Special Consideration is not an extension. If you want an extension for an assignment or essay, contact your Course Coordinator.Guidelines for the Use of AI in CourseworkThe use of AI may or may not be permitted in courses. Within a course, permission may vary by assignment. It is the responsibility of the student to inform themselves about assessment conditions and submit work that is their own and that properly acknowledges the work of other people and tools, including generative artificial intelligence tools.It is important to familiarise yourself with the UC Misconduct Procedure Guide for Students. Examples of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to:Where a student uses a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool for an assessment in a manner that is not expressly permitted or fails to acknowledge the use of a generative AI tool as instructed.Assessment in Te Reo MāoriIn recognising that Te Reo Māori is an official language of New Zealand, the University provides for students who may wish to use Te Reo Māori in their assessment. If you intend to submit your work in Te Reo Māori you are required to do the following:Read the Assessment in Te Reo Māori Policy and ensure that you meet the conditions set out in the policy. This includes, but is not limited to, informing the Course Coordinator 1) no later than 10 working days after the commencement of the course that you wish to use Te Reo Māori and 2) at least 15 working days before each assessment due date that you wish to use Te Reo Māori.
David A. Collier and James Evans; Operations and Supply Chain Management ; 3; Cengage, 2023.
Domestic fee $1,003.00
International fee $4,538.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
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