Strategic Supply Chain
UndergraduateRMI-LGM3602024
Course information for 2024 intake
Take a bird's eye view of supply chain management and see the process from start to finish.
Examine the theory that goes into designing a distribution network. Learn to measure supply and demand. Formulate ideas that improve supply chain efficiency.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Strategic Supply Chain
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject you will be able to:
- Select appropriate principles and approaches to formulate effective supply chain strategies.
- Generate and check different configurations and scenarios in the optimisation of supply chain network.
- Differentiate and execute appropriate techniques and methods in the integration of logistics and supply chain operations.
- Deploy leadership and organising skills in leveraging resources, capabilities, and competencies of a group to analyse situations and develop solutions to problems.
- Apply effective interpersonal skills and communication techniques in working as a team to solve real-world problems in supply chain management.
- Please refer to RMIT University’s Learning Management System - Canvas, for further details.
This subject considers supply chain management as a holistic logistics management process across the full spectrum of business activities, from the sourcing of raw materials from suppliers to the delivery of goods and services to the final customers and consumers. The subject provides a synthesis of the many critical facets of supply chain management. You will formulate appropriate strategies to enhance overall efficiency and responsiveness through optimisation of supply network design and logistics operations.
This subject includes a Work Integrated Learning experience. You will undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice; and be involved in authentic engagement with partner organisations that include industry feedback.
This subject also provides you with a capstone experience, which will provide you with the opportunity to integrate, critically reflect on and consolidate what you have learnt in your program.
- Assessment Task 1 (Linked CLOs: 1, 3, 4, 5) (30%)
- Assessment Task 2 (Linked CLOs: 2, 3, 4, 5) (30%)
- Assessment Task 3 (Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3) (40%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:
RMI-LGM200-Transportation and Freight Logistics (no longer available)
RMI-LGM220-Warehouse and Distribution Channels (no longer available)
RMI-LGM330-Procurement Management and Global Sourcing (no longer available)
RMI-LGM100-Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management (no longer available)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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