Module Code - Title:
PT4003
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SUPPLY CHAIN DYNAMICS GAME
Year Last Offered:
2024/5
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The Supply Chain Dynamics Game module is to provide students with the opportunity to integrate the knowledge and skills learned from the previous years studies of supply chain management through competing in an online simulation game.
The game allows students' to achieve a balance between methodology and a practical approach. The supply chain simulation provides the ultimate learning experience using best practices from theory and real life.
The game is interactive and experientially based and mirrors real market conditions and business scenarios that require managerial decision making in uncertain conditions.
Syllabus:
Students are informed on how simulation models can be used to show the eventual real effects of alternative conditions and courses of action in a new venture setting and the implications for the supply chain manger.
They are coached on how to use the game, the stages involved and the outcomes required. Students maintain a diary throughout the completion of key millstones and this forms the basis of a reflective learning paper submitted on completion of the module.
In addition groups deliver a document recounting their supply chain scenarios, their decision process and their account of the complexity of the businesses operating environment, the rationale for the decisions made and the outcomes of these decisions financially and non-financially using thein game metrics.
The students are required to complete a short 2 page introspective essay on the entire simulation experience.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Upon successful completion of the module you will be able to:
Select and apply appropriate supply chain analytical techniques.
Predict the effects of decisions made on the various functional areas of the business.
Complete scenario planning and risk assessment.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Upon successful completion of the module you will be able to:
Propose and defend group decisions.
Manage group conflict and team performance.
Articulate the importance of a cross-functional supply chain structure.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
None
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The module will be delivered through a blended distance learning format.
Delivery will be supported through the UL learning management system and related technologies.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Verma, R. & Boyer, K. (2013)
Operations & Supply Chain Management
, Cengage.
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BSSCMAUPA - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Summer
Module Leader:
declan.mcdonnell@ul.ie