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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| 9293 |
MGMT7057 |
Business & SC Strategy |
| 9296 |
MGMT7051 |
Mgt. Accounting & Man. Fin. |
| 9300 |
MGMT7055 |
Procurement in supply networks |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| Students may either have completed CIT modules (MGMT7055 Procurement in Supply Networks, MGMT7057 Business and Supply Chain Strategy and MGMT7051 Management Accounting and Managerial Finance) or an equivalent certification, or have recognised prior learning (RPL) or work based learning (WBL) in the area of supply management. |
| Indicative Content |
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Evolution of purchasing, procurement and supply management
Evolution of the purchasing function and corresponding procurement and supply management functions across organisations. Review the drivers that have transformed purchasing function from a reactive to a strategic proactive function. The key role of purchasing and supply management in organisation success today.
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Supplier sourcing strategies and supply network configurations
Supply strategy concept and the key relationship to supply chain network configurations. The effective application of Kraljic (1983)
matrix and supplier positioning strategy tools in the management of lean organisational supply.
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Procurement management and embracing innovation
The concepts of open and closed innovation and the relationship with procurement. The timing of supplier involvement in the procurement process. Common barriers to supplier innovation.
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Procurement and Lean Supply
Focus on Lean concepts in particular value stream mapping. Change management as a pre-requisite to successful lean strategic supply management.
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Relationship Management
Relationship building; types of relationship from low level transactional to strategic alliances; factors
influencing relationships; internal and external relationships; management of supplier and customer
relationships; supply chain relationship strategies; hidden costs of poor relationships; negotiation skills and
techniques.
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Arjan van Weele 2014, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, 6th Ed., All, Cengage Learning, UK [ISBN: 1408088460]
- Kenneth Lysons, Brian Farrington 2016, Purchasing and supply chain management, 9th Ed., Pearson Education, Londonm UK [ISBN: 1292086114]
- Paul Cousins... [et al.], 2008, Strategic supply management, 1st Ed., Prentice Hall Financial Times Harlow, Essex, UK [ISBN: 978 0 273 651]
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| Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Michiel Leenders, P. Fraser Johnson, Anna Flynn, 2010, Purchasing & Supply Chain Management, 14th Ed., McGraw-Hill [ISBN: 0073377899]
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| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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- IPSERA IPSERA - International Purchasing and Supply Education and Research Association, IPSERA - International Purchasing and Supply Education and Research Association
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| Other Resources |
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- Website: Institute of Purchaing and Materials Management, 'Professional Purchasing Institute www.iipmm.ie'IIPMM
- Website: Supply Chain ManagementSupply Chain Management Review
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