Module manager: Jie Chen
Email: J.Chen2@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
LUBS5242M
This module is not approved as an Elective
This module aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills of managing international purchasing and supply. It provides students with a grounded understanding of the key issues in designing, managing and improving sourcing and strategic supply management. The module offers students with advanced theories and practical methods needed to address business challenges such as global competition, sustainability and supply chain disruptions.
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the nature and strategic significance of purchasing and supply management for various types of organizations
2. Demonstrate understanding of and develop the strategic roles of purchasing and supply management in various types of organizations
3. Demonstrate critical evaluation of purchasing and supply management practices using relevant theories, tools and techniques.
Indicative contents:
Nature and strategic importance of purchasing and supply management
Purchasing process, policy, procedures
Global and local sourcing
Supplier selection and evaluation
Negotiation
Cost and Contract management
Supply management strategy development
Supply risk management
Managing supplier performance, quality, relationship and development
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Lecture | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Private study hours | 120 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150 | ||
This could include a variety of activities, such as reading, watching videos, question practice and exam preparation.
Students are expected to spend their private study undertaking activities such as preparing for lectures and preparing for assessment. This will include activities such as completing assigned reading including textbooks, case studies, and other material available on-line.
Your teaching methods could include a variety of delivery models, such as face-to-face teaching, live webinars, discussion boards and other interactive activities. There will be opportunities for formative feedback throughout the module.
Students will undertake case studies and problem-solving activities in workshops or lectures and then self-monitor their progress against class discussion and tutor-provided solutions.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 3,000 words | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Resit is 100% by 3,000 word assignment.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 8/16/2024
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