Module Code: H9GVC
Long Title Global Value Chain Management
Title Global Value Chain Management
Module Level: LEVEL 9
EQF Level: 7
EHEA Level: Second Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator:  
Module Author: COLETTE DARCY
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Design an operations value-chain structure to reflect an organisation’s strategy
LO2 Utilise quantitative methods to maximise the efficiency of the operation’s conversion process, towards achieving economy of added-value outputs
LO3 Apply the concepts of global business relative to value-creation in terms of sourcing inputs, location of in-house supply-chain activities, and expansion of markets
LO4 Formulate operation strategies for entering the global business arena and leveraging market opportunities
LO5 Appreciate the key components influencing national competitiveness and their impact on an organisation’s potential for value-creation
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction
• Operations management overview • Input-output model of operations management • The variables of a firms operation’s strategy • The challenge and opportunity of globalisation
Operations management
• Design: o Products / Services o Processes o Process choice and layouts o Labour & Technology o Strategic supply-chain o Capacity o Lean production and JIT • Control: o Output: Rate / Efficiency o Quality o Cost o Inventory o Supply chain o KPIs
Improvement
. Kaizen . Process re-engineering . TQM
Global business
• Differences in global regions • Global trade theory and practice • Strategy and structure for value-chain creation • International operations
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Assessment50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment (0200) % of total: 50
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Learning objectives 1,3,4 and 5 are achieved through both taught elemnts of the course, together with the practical case study course work, group discussion and coaching from the lecturer.
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 50
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Six essay and quantitative style questions from which 4 questions should be attempted will be used to assess student's understanding of all learning outcomes of the module.
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Delivered in block format 30 Per 15 week block 2.00
Independent Learning No Description 95 Per 15 week block 6.33
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Delivered in block format 30 Every Week 30.00
Independent Learning No Description 95 Every Week 95.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 30.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Bozarth, C. & Handfield, R.. (2012), Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management, 3rd. Pearson.
  • Hill, C.. (2014), International Business/ Competing in a Global Marketplace, Global Edition. McGraw-Hill.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
Discussion Note: