VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Department of Logistics
VSC 220 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
Supply Chain Management: Lean and Agile Approaches
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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VSC 220
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Spring
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2
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2
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3
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4
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Required
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| Course Level |
Short Cycle
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| Course Objectives | This course designed to provide the candidate with detailed knowledge of lean and agile approaches in supply chain management.On completion of the unit candidates will have a comprehensive overview of methods, techniques and factors concerned with lean and agile approaches in supply chain management, resulting in improved cycle times, lower inventory costs and increased customer satisfaction. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course is primarily intended for candidates who aspire to take up a management position in any type of organisation where the supply chain will play a major role. It would also be appropriate for those involved in the various functions associated with service, retail, public and manufacturing organisations, including inventory, stores, production, distribution planning, demand management and purchasing. |
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Core Courses | |
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| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Concept of modern lean and agile methods. | SQA materials |
| 2 | Concept of just in time manufacturing and kanban operation. | SQA materials |
| 3 | Areas of focus in waste reduction. | SQA materials |
| 4 | Lean and agile approaches within different industries | SQA materials |
| 5 | Economic benefits to both supplier and customer using lean and agile approaches. | SQA materials |
| 6 | Justintime and Kanban concepts. | SQA materials |
| 7 | tools, techniques and problem solving methods used. | SQA materials |
| 8 | lean and agile approaches in different industries. | SQA materials |
| 9 | cultural requirements for flexible and team work implementation. | SQA materials |
| 10 | Economic benefits of lean and agile manufacturing in the supply chain. | SQA materials |
| 11 | Effects of production improvements and customer satisfaction caused by changing work methods. | SQA materials |
| 12 | Competitive edge realised through the lean approach | SQA materials |
| 13 | agile approach | SQA materials |
| 14 | Organisation factors influencing using third party distribution specialists | SQA materials |
| 15 | Review of the Semester | |
| 16 | Review of the Semester |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | SQA materials |
| Suggested Readings/Materials |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
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10
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project |
3
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30
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| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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30
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| Final Exam |
1
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30
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
5
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70
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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30
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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4
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64
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
6
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4
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24
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
0
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
3
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6
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18
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
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4
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4
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| Final Exam |
1
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6
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6
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| Total |
116
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest