BUSINFO 708 : Supply Chain Optimisation

Business and Economics

2022 Quarter One (1222) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Uses key analytic modelling techniques to analyse and optimise supply chains. Topics include facility location, network design, and general logistics. Key trade-offs are explored, including that difference between efficiency and effectiveness. Uncertainty is modelled and shown to be key in supply chain design.

Course Overview

Supply chains are key in delivering goods and services at the right time and at the right place, and given uncertainties of demand and supply, it is crucial that supply chains are robust and efficient. The course, BUSINFO 708 "Supply Chain Optimisation" is designed to equip students with tools and techniques that are needed to make optimal supply chain decisions.  Students in the Master of Business Analytics programme who choose the Supply Chain specialisation are required to take this course. Through a combination of lectures and lab-sessions, students learn how to use specific analytical models and simulations to make better supply chain decisions.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: BUSINFO 705

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying theoretical concepts in supply chain optimisation. (Capability 1 and 2)
  2. Use analytical and simulation modelling to design, analyse and optimise supply chains. (Capability 1, 2 and 3)
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the tradeoffs involved in resilience, efficiency, and sustainability of supply chains. (Capability 2 and 6)
  4. Critically evaluate and suggest improvements for a supply chain (Capability 2, 3, 4.2 and 5.1)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Assignments 25% Individual Coursework
Test 25% Individual Test
Laboratories Individual 20% Individual Coursework
Laboratories Group Exercise 30% Group Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4
Assignments
Test
Laboratories Individual
Laboratories Group Exercise

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 15 hours per week involved in each 15 point course (taught over a 10 week quarter) that they are enrolled in. Each week for this course, you can expect 2 hours of lectures, 2 hours labs/tutorials, and about 11 hours of reading, thinking about the course content and preparing for assignments or tests.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including labs/tutorials to complete components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including tutorials/labs will not be available as recordings.
Attendance on campus is required for the test.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a block delivery on Thursdays every week, beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 12/11/2021 02:38 p.m.