Division of Economic and Financial Studies

BUS821: Supply Chain: Network Design and Management

Lecturer in charge

Professor Willem Selen

Availability

NHS1 - Northern Hemisphere Study Period 1 (On Campus session: February - June)

Unit Outline

  • 2007
  • 2006
  • 2005

Websites

Handbook entry

Coursework unit website - Online learning @ MQ (Login required)

Also refer to the MCom + MIB Student Guide

Description

Demand fulfilment further detailed in terms of supply chain strategies and structures. Supply chain strategies include lean/JIT manufacturing and servicing, agility, and postponement. Supply Chain design issues (such as mapping and optimisation) and planning methodologies for optimized supply chain planning and execution. Resource planning. Procurement and materials management. Supply Chain infrastructures and technology to implement the chosen strategies.