2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS5478M Global Distribution and Supply Chains
15 creditsClass Size: 280
Module manager: Dr Zhaleh Najafi Tavani
Email: Z.NajafiTavani@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
OThis module aims to provide students knowledge of international distribution and supply chain activities, the issues involved in physical distribution and logistics decisions, the importance of multi-channel systems and the role of channels in developing a competitive advantage.Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
- Evaluate channel alternatives for optimal mode of entry to international markets and relate this to the importance of value chains for assessing market channels
- Assess the management of distribution channels in terms of partnership and control issues
- Evaluate and relate distribution strategy to levels of customer service
Skills outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
Subject specific
- Critically evaluates and apply academic theories on global distribution and supply chains and present reasoned and logical arguments
- Tailor the distribution strategies to match customer buying patterns
Syllabus
Indicative content
Concept, structure and function
Channel institution
Distribution, logistics, SCM
Managing channel members
Motivating channel members
Environment of marketing channel
International distribution practices
The Marketing Mix
Channel growth
An insight into the professions - guest speakers from the advertising and marketing industry
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
Seminar | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Private study hours | 120.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Student progress is to be monitored by 100% essay question based 2hr exam, students can also choose if they'd like to obtain feedback (from both the module lecturer and their peers) towards their group presentation based on case study analysis in the seminar. Students will also have the opportunity to reflect how to apply learned knowledge by reviewing mock exam question answers from previous academic years (annoymous group practice work).Methods of assessment
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 17/01/2017
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