Main topics of study:

Core Concepts

• Information Systems & Supply Chain Management
• Inventory
• Supply Chain Relationships
• Challenges Facing Supply Chain Managers

Role of Information Systems & Technology

• Importance of Information in an Integrated Supply Chain Management Environment
• Interorganisational Information Systems
• Information Requirements Determination for a Supply Chain 10lS
• Information Technology Applications for Supply Chain Management

Managing the Flow of Materials Across the Supply Chain

• Understanding Supply Chains
• Reengineering Supply Chain Logistics
• Importance of Time
• Performance Measurement

Developing & Maintaining Supply Chain Relationship

• Conceptual Model of Alliance Development
• Developing Trusting Relationships with Partners in the Supply Chain
• Resolving Conflicts in a Supply Chain Relationship

Future Challenges in Supply Chain Management

• Sharing Risks in Interorganisational Relationships
• Managing the Global Supply Chain
• Greening of the Supply Chain
• Design for Supply Chain Management
• Intelligent Information Systems

Reading List

Main Text:
Introduction to Chain Supply Management – Handfield & Nichols (Prentice Hall)