Description
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Aims
The aim of this module is to help students understand how technology is affecting the supply chain.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Assess the supply chains’ current digital state and establish a vision for technology implementation.
Indicative Content
1 Transformation Road Map
Creating a transformation roadmap for supply chain management in a digital environment.
2 Digital Organisation Culture Analysis
Analyses of current organisation and culture, digital organisation and culture management and transformation into digital organisation and culture.
3 Operations Management
Digital Operations management and implementation.
4 Automation
Supply chain automation, Human and technology relationship, Robotic technology, process automation, intelligent processes, formation of technology infrastructure and technology enablers.
Teaching and Learning Work Loads
| Teaching and Learning Method | Hours |
| Lecture | 2 |
| Tutorial/Seminar | 4 |
| Practical Activity | 3 |
| Assessment | 12 |
| Independent | 29 |
| Total | 50 |
Guidance notes
SCQF Level - The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2021/22 , and may be subject to change for future years.
