这是一篇来自英国的关于供应链管理和物流的作业代写
Module aims
»Providing a deep understanding for the students about the importance of supply chain management and logistics for businesses.
»To broaden the perspective of students about the application of technology (e.g., analytics) in different areas of supply chain management which are many, e.g., logistics planning, manufacturing,and sustainability of operations
»To inform students about the challenges of supply chain management in the changing world that we are living in.
Learning objectives
Providing theoretical and practical knowledge about:
» The principles, elements, and performance dimensions of logistics and supply chain management.
» The strategies used by companies when managing their supply chains by considering the types of products and the specifications of their market.
» The role of digitalisation and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in managing logistics and supply chain operations.
» The role of sustainability practices across supply chains.
» The importance of logistics and supply chain management in eCommerce.
Individual Written Assessment
» Individual Assignment – 50%
» Submitted on 14th November 2022 3.30pm (GMT)
» 2,000 Words
» Must be submitted via Surrey Learn
» Assessment Workshop in week 3 (11th of October)
» Feedback provided on ideas or drafts emailed to before the workshop:
v.mirzabeiki@surrey.ac.uk
Exam (Online)
» Online Open-Book Exam within 4h (Duration 120 minutes)–50% of overall Mark
» Date will be notified during the semester
- https://exams.surrey.ac.uk/exams/exam-timetables-and-venues
- Exam period – 10th Jan – 28th Jan To be confirmed by university
» 2 Questions 50 marks each
- 1,000 Word Limit
- Only 2 questions!
» Choice of 4
An introduction to logistics and SCM
- Definitions
- Competitiveness of Supply Chains (SCs)
- Functions and operations in SCs
- SC strategies
- Key Performance Indicators in SCM
Definitions of a Supply Chain
“A supply chain is a network of partners who collectively convert a basic commodity (upstream) into a finished product (downstream) that is valued by the end customers, and who manage returns at each stage.”
Harrison, et al., 2014
The goal of Supply Chain Management is to create competitive advantage by meeting or exceeding customer service demands while achieving optimal operational cost and asset performance Andersen Consulting and CIPS (1998)
“To manage upstream and downstream relationships with suppliers and customers in order to create enhanced value in the final market place at less cost to the supply chain as a whole” Christopher, 2005
“Supply Chain Management is primarily concerned with the efficient integration of suppliers, factories, warehouses and stores so that merchandise is produced and distributed in the right quantities, to the right locations and at the right time, and so as to minimize total system cost subject to satisfying service requirements.”
Simchi-Levi, Kaminsky, Simchi-Levi, 2003