Supply Chain Management Project

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

170 hours

Entry into the Master of Supply Chain Management.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

This research-focussed subject will draw together, and enable students to apply, the knowledge and skills they have acquired in the Master of Supply Chain Management program. They will undertake a practical investigation of a supply chain challenge/issue and develop a plan for how to solve it. Within a specific supply chain domain to be chosen by the student and agreed by the subject coordinator, this subject will require investigation of all major aspects of the supply chain. It will typically involve a feasibility study or business plan for a supply chain improvement, design or change.

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Create and refine a research issue and practical value creation question;
• Examine the issue from all angles in order to evaluate its potential;
• Apply knowledge of supply chain management;
• Evaluate supply chain strategies;
• Develop supply chain capabilities and improvements within organisations.

• 15 minute in class proposal presentation and 500 word written project proposal (due 1 week after first round of classes (20%)
• 4,000 word individual project report due 2 weeks after final round of classes (60%)
• 15 minute presentation of investigation methods and findings (10 minute presentation and 5 minute Q and A) due during final round of classes (20%)

You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On successful completion of this subject students should have enhanced their skills in:

• Knowledge of supply chain strategies and improvement methods
• Ability to analyse and diagnose supply chain improvements and changes
• Understanding of supply processes and key elements of supply chain success
• Analysis and problem solving
• Capacity for intellectual curiosity, creativity and independent thought
• Communication of key ideas and theories within the discipline areas
• Capacity for effective teamwork and collaboration
• Information retrieval and application in relation to practical problems.