Department: MSc Engineering Management
Module Description: Supply Chain Management capability within business has, over the last decade in particular, taken on a much more significant role in enabling business to gain competitive advantage and deliver bottom line performance. As companies strive to identify their competitive edge, the application of supply chain concepts will continue to exert greater influence on overall business success. This module covers a wide range of topics in supply chain strategies, design, planning, operations and development. Emphasis has been laid mainly on the perspective of supply chain integration process. Releasing value in business through relationship management, cost reduction and lean supply have been the key considerations.
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Harrison, A. (2019). Logistics management and strategy: competing through the supply chain. 6th edn. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.
Huang, S. H. (2013). Supply chain management for engineers. CRC Press.
Hugos, M.H. (2011). Essentials of supply chain management. 3rd edn. Wiley.
