Course Specification 2021

Course Title: Operations & Supply Chain Management

Course Code: BOS 201
Course weighting: 3 Credits
Prerequisite Courses: Calculus 2; Statistics 1
Semester taught: Year 2, Semester 2
Key words: Production Planning, Logistics, Forecasting, Inventory
Management, Quality Control, Value Chain.

Course Description

The principles of operations and supply chain management are explained

through both qualitative and quantitative methods. The management of
processes, inventory, quality and supply chain partners and activities is
considered for product and service operations.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of this Course students should be able to demonstrate ability
in:

Knowledge and understanding

(Provide, understand, differentiate)

K1: Define the basic concepts of operations and supply chain.

K2: Describe the theories and concepts of operations management
K3: Understand the key issues in logistical and supply chain management.
K4: Identify the knowledge and the tools necessary to develop, implement, and
sustain strategies for manging supply chain issues.

Intellectual Skills
(Interpret, analyse, create, etc.)

I1: Explain the impact of the network of supply chain management on

business operations.
I2: Analyse the characteristics of the supply chain systems to evaluate the
performance of operations in public and private sector.
I3: Analyse the information flow from variety of sources relevant to logistics
and supply chain management

Professional and Practical skills

 (Perform, Apply, Integrate, etc.)

P1: Apply models for planning and managing the inventory system.
P2: Develop different approaches to link between supply chain structures and
logistical capabilities in a firm or supply chain.
P3: Evaluate how good supply chain management can be a competitive
advantage, whereas weaknesses in the supply chain can hurt the
performance of a firm.

General and Transferable Skills

(Behave, Develop, build arguments, communicate, etc.)
G1: Using E-logistics a means to coordinating information, materials,
equipment and money flows across the supply chain, which enables
companies to shop, commit, execute and settle their logistics transactions
electronically.
G2: Using a strategic framework to analyze supply chains, designing the
supply chain network, planning demand and supply, managing inventories,
sourcing, transporting, pricing and revenue management, and coordinating a
supply chain
G3: Demonstrate an overview and in-depth knowledge about the
implementation issues, major challenges, and the best and the local practices
of logistics and supply chain management.

Course/Program ILOs Matrix

(Program’s ILOs are listed in the end of this course description)

Course/Program ILOs Knowledge & understanding and Intellectual Skills mapping

matrix
→ Knowledge & Intellectual
Program Understanding
↓ Course 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
K1 √ √
K2 √ √
K3 √ √ √
K4 √ √ √
I1 √ √
I2 √ √ √
I3 √ √ √

Course/Program ILOs: Professional & Practical and General and Transferable Skills
mapping matrix
→ Professional & Practical General and Transferable
Program
↓ Course 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
P1 √ √ √ √ √ √
P2 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
P3 √ √ √ √ √ √ √
G1 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
G2 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
G3 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

Teaching and Learning Methods:

Teaching and Learning Methods Hours

12 x 2 Lectures 24 hours
12 x 1 credit hours tutorials 12 hours
12 x 2 Actual hours tutorials 24 hours

Assessment:

Assessment item % weighting

Class work 40%
1 x 2 hrs examination 60%
Total 100%

Course work could include, but does not have to be limited to: Research
papers, assignments, extended essays, individual/team projects and
presentations.

Course Structure
Chapter Title
Date Chapter Number
(Selected Topics)
 Overview of the course Stevenson, Chapter
1
 Introduction to Operations Management 1
Stevenson, Chapter
2 Competitiveness, Strategy, and Productivity
2
Stevenson, Chapter
3 Forecasting
3
Stevenson, Chapter
4 Product and Service Design
4
Strategic Capacity Planning for products and Stevenson, Chapter
5
services 5
Stevenson, Chapter
6 Location Planning and Analysis
8
Stevenson, Chapter
7 Management of Quality
9
8 Assessment 1: Mid-Term Exam

9 Purchasing and Supply Management Johnson, Chapter 1

 10 Supply Strategy Johnson, Chapter 2
11 Supply Organization Johnson, Chapter 3
12 Supply Processes and Technology Johnson, Chapter 4
13 Make or Buy, Insourcing, and Outsourcing Johnson, Chapter 5
14 Quantity and Inventory Johnson, Chapter 8
15 Assessment 2: Final Exam

Recommended readings
Core textbooks:

Stevenson, W. (2021). Operations Management (14th ed.).

McGraw-Hill Education

Johnson, P. (2020). Purchasing and Supply Management (16th ed.).

McGraw-Hill Education

Program ILOs

General Knowledge and Understanding ILO’s

1. The various forms and types of business organizations and the

characteristics of each
2. The various types of organizational environments in which business
operate and how to deal with each type of environment
3. The latest developments and contemporary approaches and issues
related to the field of specialization
4. The basic principles, theories, approaches and schools of thought
in the field of specialization
5. Subjects closely related to the graduate’s field of specialization
6. Scientific research methods, as well as methods of measurement
and analysis
7. Integration between business disciplines and other social sciences
8. Business and professional ethics in the field of specialization.

General Intellectual Skills ILO’s

1. Think creatively and innovate in dealing with various managerial

situations
2. Link changes in the organizational environment to decision making
models/styles
3. Develop scenarios, strategies and models to deal with various
events and managerial issues
 4. Analyze business problems and provide solutions related to the
field of specialization.
5. Identify criteria to measure and interpret the performance of an
organization.
6. Analyze, propose and evaluate alternative management systems
and processes taking into account limitations, costs and quality
constraints.
7. Familiar with the professional, legal, moral and ethical issues
relevant to business.
8. Evaluate research papers in a range of knowledge areas.

General Professional / Practical ILO’s

1. Analyze, draw conclusions and use scientific reasoning methods

2. Apply the basic principles of creative thinking
3. Think critically and explore the positive and negative aspects of the
issue at hand
4. Deal with and analyze numbers, and understand their significations
5. Deal positively with various situations to turn threats into
opportunities
6. Present ideas and opinions clearly, and support opinions objectively
through the use of appropriate evidence.
7. Utilize modern information technologies to enhance value creation
in an organization and to solve some of society’s real challenges.
8. Develop a range of fundamental research skills, through the use of
online resources, technical repositories and library-based material.
9. Work as part of a team and practice leadership skills.
10. Recognize and address professional, moral and ethical issues in
business.
11. Apply knowledge and skills in area of specialization in an effective
and professional manner.

General Transferable skills Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO’s)

1. Effective time management

2. Effective communication with and interpersonal influence
3. Team work
4. Knowledge and intellectual development as well as continuous self-
learning
5. Effective use of problem-solving techniques at the individual and
organizational levels
6. Communication, presentation, discourse and discussion skills
7. Self-management and the ability to deal with work pressures
8. Innovativeness, creativity and continuous improvement and
development in his/her work
9. Able use of relevant technical terminology
10. Proficiency in a widely used foreign language (English)
11. Ability to make use of a range of learning resources and to manage
one's own learning and professional development.
12. Use an appropriate mix of tools and aids in preparing and
presenting reports for a range of audiences, including management,
technical, users, industry or the academic community.
13. Exhibit appropriate numeracy skills in understanding and presenting
cases involving a quantitative dimension.
14. Show the use of general computing and technological facilities.