ISO8008 : Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Offered for Year: 2026/27
- Module Leader(s): Professor Ying Yang
- Lecturer: Dr Yan Jiang
- 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 | |
Aims
Operations and Supply Chain Management is a fundamental, ongoing organizational function that oversees the transformation of inputs into outputs to produce goods or deliver services. Well-designed and robust operational systems, aligned with an organization’s global strategy across the supply chain, are essential for sustainable performance. Effective supply chain management also enables organizations to achieve sustainability goals while enhancing agility and adaptability in response to changes in the external environment. By leveraging digital technologies and data analytics with supply chain partners, organizations can optimize operations, innovate products and services, and respond effectively to business needs, thereby gaining a competitive advantage and accessing new markets.
Outline Of Syllabus
1. Objectives of operations management
2. Design issues in operations management
3. Project management
4. Operations strategy
5. Supplier selection, evaluation and development
6. Supply chain relationship
7. Digital supply chain
8. Sustainable supply chain
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 9 | 3:00 | 27:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 10 | 3:00 | 30:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 10 | 2:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured non-synchronous discussion | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 10 | 2:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
· Teaching will be conducted through the problem-centred approach of case studies, exercises and participative learning.
· In class discussions, you will be required to take managerial positions on key issues.
· Basic readings that provide the essential core reference learning will be discussed and reviewed.
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 | Group of three assignment/report, 5000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study | 1 | M | In class discussion and feedback |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Lectures, readings and class discussions/activities are designed to help students develop the understanding and analytical skills needed to complete the assessment. Formative assessment is undertaken through case study and group discussion. The assessment to assess how well they have developed both their factual understanding of the topic and their skills in applying their knowledge.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ISO8008's Timetable