2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS5242M Managing and Designing Value Chain Networks
15 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Nicky Shaw
Email: n.e.shaw@lubs.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
Pre-requisites
LUBS5238M | Operations and Supply Chain Management |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
This module aims to equip students with theories, tools and techniques to manage and design value networks of customers, the shareholders and the societies. Value chain networks apply to a range of sectors, including manufacturing and services. Managers of the future should be able to understand and embrace the calls for more resilient, robust and sustainable value chain networks. Value chain networks are inherently complex. There are a variety of methods to understand such complex networks which one can learn from the latest academic research.Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to critically evaluate:
- the structure, dynamics and complexity of value chain networks of various types
- the different approaches to managing value chain networks
- future challenges for complex networks including sustainability and innovation
- both the theoretical and practical issues associated with designing and managing value networks
Skills outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
Subject specific skills
- measure and report on the effects of disruptions in complex networks and the need for resilience and robustness
- apply tools and techniques to model and simulate complex networks, e.g. process mapping; discrete simulation; continuous simulation and social network analysis
Transferrable skills
- work effectively as a team member
Syllabus
Indicative content:
Introduction: the different types of value chain networks (physical, contractual, digital, social, etc.)
Value chain network characteristics: type; size; structure; complexity.
Value chain network design/redesign: roles; configuration; relationships; designing effective value chain networks, locating facilities, integrating value chain networks, forecasting and managing demand, planning and scheduling operations, lean manufacturing and services, managing information technologies across the value chain network.
Modelling value chain networks: mapping; discrete simulation; continuous simulation; social network analysis.
Management of value chain networks: performance measurement and improvement.
Current challenges for value chain networks: dealing with disruptions; risk management; robustness; resilience; sustainability.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 10 | 1.50 | 15.00 |
Seminar | 10 | 1.50 | 15.00 |
Private study hours | 120.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Private study
Students are expected to spend their private study undertaking activities such as preparing for lectures and seminars; and preparing for assessment. This will include activities such as completing assigned reading including text books, case studies, and other material available on-line.The time allocation is approximately:
- 40 hours: 4 hours reading per lecture
- 30 hours: 3 hours reading per seminar
- 25 hours: preparation for assignment
- 25 hours: preparation and examination.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students will undertake case study and problem activities in preparation for seminars and then self-monitor their progress against class discussion and tutor-provided solutions. A practical assignment will be set early on for completion and formative feedback. Students will be able to prepare for examination by completing sample/ prior examination questions and submit these for tutor-provided feedback.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | 1,500 words | 40.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 60.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60.00 |
Resit for the module will be 2-hour unseen examination (100%).
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 24/09/2015
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