Business to Business Electronic Commerce
Subject 615-655 (2009)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook
| Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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| Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009: Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: Three contact hours per week: Two 1 hour lectures and one 1 hour workshop. Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: |
Students who are enrolled in the two year 200 point Master of Information Systems must have completed 50 points of study to enrol in this subject.
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| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: | It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study and reasonable steps will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their active and safe participation in a subject are encouraged to discuss this with the relevant subject coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit. |
Coordinator
Dr Sherah Kurnia| Subject Overview: |
Business-to-Business Electronic Commerce (B2B EC) involves the use of digital technologies to streamline the sourcing, acquisition, delivery and remittance of materials and services between companies. An example is the application of EC to enable buffer stock reduction and throughput acceleration between the supply and distribution chains of manufacturing and retailing organizations. Topics discussed include: information exchanges and key business processes involved in the exchange of goods and services between trading partners; the role of the Internet; inventory and replenishment systems including Just-In-Time (JIT), Efficient Consumer Response (ECR), Collaborative planning Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR); standardization of product and shipment numbering including automatic identification; Electronic Data Interchange (EDI); Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT); Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI); Evaluated Receipts Settlement (ERS); reengineering supply chains using EC technologies; advanced distribution techniques; and theories of B2B network transformation. Case studies of EC supply chain adoption are used to exemplify practice. |
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| Objectives: |
Be familiar with the technologies of B2B EC; Understand the main concepts underlying the transformation of B2B processes using EC technologies; Develop an appreciation of the implications of new technologies in the restructuring of supply and demand chains. |
| Assessment: |
A group project consisting of 1000 word written assignment and 20 minute presentation due mid semester (20%), an individual research paper of 3000 words due at the end of the semester (30%), and a-2-hour end-of-semester examination (50%). |
| Prescribed Texts: | To be advised |
| Recommended Texts: | To be advised |
| Breadth Options: | This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:
You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: |
Develop analytical skills through examination of case scenarios Improve research and academic writing skills Enhance collaborative skills through group work and discussion |
| Related Course(s): |
Master of Business Administration/Master of Information Systems Master of Information Systems Master of Information Systems Master of Information Systems (Coursework) Master of Information Systems/Postgraduate Diploma in Management Master of Information Technology |
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