MAN-40110 - Module Specification
Keele Business School
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module will explore how international operations and supply networks are designed, managed and controlled, as well as how they might have to adapt for different locations in the world. The module covers theoretical and strategic concerns on the development of international supply networks in practice. The learning process is facilitated through lectures, guided reading, videos, worked group exercises, and contemporary case studies.

To provide a grounding in the fundamental principles of operations and supply management.
To present comparative emergent models of operations and supply from around the world.
To demonstrate the application of operations of supply management principles in practice in contemporary international business.
To explore and critically analyse current best practices in operations, procurement, supply and logistics management.
To encourage critical thinking in the management of international operations and supply.

Intended Learning Outcomes

position the design, operation and quality management of operations and supply networks within a theoretical and conceptual framework: 2
interpret theories of decision making and design in operations and supply chain management, including strategic analysis, process optimisation, lean and agile operations, kaizen improvement, make or buy, portfolio management and relationship management, buyer-supplier power, value chains, etc.: 1,2
analyse the operational requirements when managing operations and supply networks in contemporary international businesses: 1
reflect critically upon current "best practices" in operations, procurement, supply and logistics: 1
conceptualise and communicate strategic international operations and supply management issues in a convincing and meaningful way: 1

Study hours

22 hours lectures and tutorials
48 hours lecture preparation and reading
20 hours tutorial preparation
60 hours private study and presentation/essay preparation

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment