NBS8324 : Supply Chain and Logistics Modelling and Control
NBS8324 : Supply Chain and Logistics Modelling and Control
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor Jingxin Dong
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
The module aims to introduce students quantitative analysis approaches in logistics and supply chain management. Students will learn how to use the spreadsheet to model various problems in supply chain and logistics management. It is also expected that the approaches students learn in the module can be applied to the broader area of operations management.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module will cover:
1. Supply chain network design – locating suppliers; supply chain network reliability.
2. Matching demand and supply – demand forecasting; aggregate planning
3. Inventory control and management – inventory management; EOQ; inventory optimization;
4. Managing cross-functional drivers – sourcing decisions; pricing and revenue management; sustainable supply chain management
5. Supply Chain Finance - time value of cash flows, Net Present Value
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
• Formulate logistics and supply chain management problem through different quantitative approaches
• Design supply chain network by optimising the capacity and resources
• Match demand and supply by applying various models and tools
• Critically appraise different philosophies of managing inventory in practice
• Develop purchasing, pricing, and sustainable development strategy in supply chain management
Intended Skill Outcomes
At the end of the module students should be able to:
• Apply modelling skills in analysing complex problems in the field of logistics and supply chain management and the broader field of operations management
• Deepen the appreciation of logistics and supply chain modelling and control and apply into the workplace in the future
• Demonstrate the ability of teamwork to solve a complex problem
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 6 | 2:00 | 12:00 | PiP lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Time for students to complete formative and summative coursework & assessments |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 33:00 | 33:00 | Estimated based on 3 hours per teaching week |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | PiP Seminars/PC lab |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured non-synchronous discussion | 2 | 0:30 | 1:00 | 2 per semester |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 19:00 | 19:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NBS8363 | Supply Chain and Logistics Modelling and Control |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Pip sessions introduce theoretical issues as well as practical issues and cases relating to supply chain modelling. The PC lab seminars will improve students ability to solve supply chain challenges using the software.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 100 | 2000 words |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | Students progression is assessed during PC Lab sessions |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The essay tests students’ acquisition of clear general knowledge of the module and the ability to apply spreadsheet modelling in solving different supply chain management and logistics issues. The essay will also examine whether students can write clearly and concisely.
Formative assessment of the student progression is assessed during the PC Lab sessions where students are provided with problem-solving exercises. Students are divided into groups and problems provided to each group. Students need to complete the assessment in the session by themselves, and feedbacks will be provided in the same lecture or subsequent lecture.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NBS8324's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- NBS8324's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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