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    VSC 220 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Supply Chain Management: Lean and Agile Approaches
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    VSC 220
    Spring
    2
    2
    3
    4

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    English
    Course Type
    Required
    Course Level
    Short Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator -
    Course Lecturer(s)
    Assistant(s) -
    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;

    • Will be able to determine the objectives of a lean and agile approach to supply chain management
    • Will be able to evaluate the methods, techniques and management tools used in the accomplishment of lean and agile supply chain management
    • Will be able to identify the resultant benefits in working a lean and agile approach to supply chain management
    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.
    Related Sustainable Development Goals

     



    Course Category

    Core Courses
    Major Area Courses
    Supportive Courses
    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
    10
    Laboratory / Application
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    Presentation / Jury
    Project
    3
    30
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    1
    30
    Final Exam
    1
    30
    Total

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    5
    70
    Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    1
    30
    Total

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Theoretical Course Hours
    (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
    16
    4
    64
    Laboratory / Application Hours
    (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
    16
    0
    Study Hours Out of Class
    6
    4
    24
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    0
    Presentation / Jury
    0
    Project
    3
    6
    18
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    1
    4
    4
    Final Exam
    1
    6
    6
        Total
    116

     

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