MGT8005 Supply Chain Network Design (FOBUS)

Semester 2 (WEB)Toowoomba (EXT)Toowoomba

Units 1.0 (Business Management) Band 2

Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to USQConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at http://www.usq.edu.au/business/aboutfob.htm

Synopsis

Supply Chain Networks are the essential "glue" that bind supply chains and ensure efficient and effective flow of materials and information. Typically, members will include suppliers, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, and most importantly, customers. Large amounts of capital can be tied up in factories, warehouses, distribution centres, retail outlets, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers. Network configuration deals with many issues including physical movement, organisational behaviour, information technology and operations research. This course will take a strategic approach to network design and introduce some of the leading edge techniques that will facilitate practical network development.