Supply Chain Management

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the concept of a supply chain.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain what is meant by a supply chain.

  • 1.2.

    Describe the components of a supply chain.

  • 1.3.

    Compare forward and reverse logistics within a supply chain.

2.

Be able to analyse the importance of supply chain management.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Analyse the importance of supply chain management to a business.

  • 2.2.

    Summarise criteria that can be optimised in a supply chain.

3.

Be able to identify risks encountered within a supply chain.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Analyse the risks to a supply chain based on:

            a) organisational factors.

            b) environmental factors.

  • 3.2.

    Analyse the impact globalisation has on risks within a supply chain.

  • 3.3.

    Evaluate methods of reducing identified risks.