Subject Outline

Subject Title Managing Strategic Resources and Operations

Subject Code LB5230

Credit Points 3

Study Period Trimester 2, 2023

Attendance Mode Internal and External

Campus Brisbane

Prerequisite/s Nil

Subject Dr Reza Akbari

Coordinator/Division Division of Tropical Environments & Societies, College of Business, Law &
/College Governance

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peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich
contribution to JCU and society.

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Contents
1 Subject details............................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Student participation requirements.......................................................................................................3
1.2 Teaching Staff contact details.................................................................................................................3
1.3 Subject description.................................................................................................................................4
1.4 Subject learning outcomes and course learning outcomes....................................................................4
1.5 Student feedback on subject and teaching............................................................................................4
1.6 Subject resources and special requirements..........................................................................................5
2 Assessment details................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Key dates................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Requirements for successful completion of this subject........................................................................6
2.3 AccessAbility Services and Support........................................................................................................7
2.4 Assessment items...................................................................................................................................7
3 Submission and return of assessment............................................................................................... 9
3.1 Submission of assessment......................................................................................................................9
3.2 Late submissions..................................................................................................................................10
3.3 Special Consideration (including deferrals and extensions).................................................................10
3.4 Academic Integrity...............................................................................................................................10
3.5 Return of assessment...........................................................................................................................10
3.6 Review of assessment..........................................................................................................................11
4 Learning and teaching in this subject.............................................................................................. 12
4.1 Subject calendar...................................................................................................................................12
4.2 Learning and teaching activities/expectations.....................................................................................14

This Subject Outline has been prepared by Dr Reza Akbari for the College of Business, Law and
Governance, James Cook University. Updated January 2023.

The information provided in this subject outline is correct as at the time of completion and may change
in response to changing University resources. Any changes will be approved by the College Dean or
representative and will be communicated to students by the LearnJCU subject site.

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1 Subject details
1.1 Student participation requirements
The JCU Learning, Teaching and Assessment Procedures (2.1.2d) indicates a typical student workload for
a three (3) credit point subject requires a 130 hour work load of study related activities, including
attendance, assessment and self-directed study over the duration of the subject with equivalency across
all attendance modes.
Note that attendance at specified classes will be a mandatory requirement for satisfactory completion of
some subjects (Learning, Teaching and Assessment Procedures, 3.1.8e) and that additional hours may
be required per week for those students in need of English language, numeracy or other learning
support.

Outline the participation requirements for this subject in the table:

Key subject activities

Refer to JCU Timetable

Lecture (1 hour per week) or your eStudent personal timetable

Refer to JCU Timetable

Tutorial (2 hours per week) or your eStudent personal timetable

For information regarding class registration, visit the Class Registration Schedule.
Learning and teaching activities may be recorded for this subject. Personal Information in the form of
images and audio may be collected by JCU during the recording. This Personal Information may appear
as part of the recording which is accessible to students and staff in this subject on LearnJCU.

1.2 Teaching Staff contact details

Teaching Consultation
Staff member Room Phone Email
team times*

Subject
Dr Reza Akbari B28: 113-119 07 4781 5758 Reza.akbari@jcu.edu.au By appointment
Coordinator

Frank.anglani@jcu.edu.au
Lecturer Dr Frank Anglani TBA TBA By appointment

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 Teaching Consultation
Staff member Room Phone Email
team times*

Learning The Learning Centre Northern 0438169691 brett.vance@jcub.edu.a Opening Hours

Advisors end of u 9am to 4:30pm
Resource Monday to
Centre Level Friday
2 of campus excepting
349 Queen Public Holidays
St Brisbane

Librarian Your Liaison Librarian JCU Library n/a Library contacts

*Other consultation times by appointment only.

1.3 Subject description

This subject identifies and reviews the strategic tangible assets of a firm, the value chain, and how to
harmonize the value chain to achieve strategic outcomes. This subject builds on the strategic role of
operations management principles, supply chain, and global logistics through to their integrated role in
the global economy. The individual building blocks are: Operations management, Supply chain
management and Global logistics.

1.4 Subject learning outcomes and course learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, you will be able to:
 analyse and critically evaluate the strategic role of operations management principles, supply
chain and logistics from a global and Asian perspective;
 evaluate the role of the global economy in supply chain logistics management;
 formulate strategies and tactics that increase firm productivity and performance in a global
marketplace.
These outcomes will contribute to your overall achievement of course learning outcomes.

1.5 Student feedback on subject and teaching

Students are at the heart of JCU and as part of our commitment to improving the quality of our subjects
and teaching, we regularly seek feedback on the JCU student experience.
YourJCU Surveys are available to all students through LearnJCU. You will receive an email invitation
when the survey opens.

In response to previous student feedback and other data, the following enhancements to this subject
have been made:
 Readings updated to reflect current research from peer reviewed journals
 Assessment refreshed and updated
 Content updated to reflect contemporary literature
 Increased student centred learning activities aimed at deepening the learning experience

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1.6 Subject resources and special requirements
All subject readings and resources, including journal articles, book chapters, websites, videos, print and
eTextbooks, are available to view online from your Readings list via your LearnJCU subject site.

Prescribed textbooks
Collier, D. A., & Evans, J. (2020). Operations and supply chain management. Cengage.

The textbook has a range of additional resources available through the website. Please make use of
those resources to enhance your understanding of the subject material and the absolute relevance of
the subject to the day-to-day operations and life of any organisation.

The textbook is available to purchase online through the Bookshop or PearsonLibrary Online and JCU’s
online library: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/jcu/detail.action?docID=6510797

Students are required to regularly review the following academic Journals, available through the JCU
Library electronic database holdings. These include:
 Journal of Cleaner Production
 Journal of Operations Management
 Production and Operations Management
 International Journal of Production Research
 Manufacturing and Service Operations Management
 Journal of Operations and Supply Chain Management
 International Journal of Supply and Operations Management
 International Journal of Operations and Production Management
 Operations Management Research: Advancing Practice through Research

2 Assessment details
2.1 Key dates

Key dates Date

Census date and Last date to withdraw without financial penalty See Study Period and Census Dates

Last date to withdraw without academic penalty See Study Period and Census Dates

Assessment item 1: ePoster 25% Due 11:59pm Friday 24 March 2023

Assessment item 2: Technical Report 30% Due 11:59pm Friday 16 April 2023

Assessment item 3: Client Report 45% Due 11:59pm Friday 5 May 2023

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2.2 Requirements for successful completion of this subject
In order to pass this subject, you must:
 Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more
 Demonstrate a reasonable attempt on all assessment items. Students who have completed less
than 100% of the assessment will be subject to review by the College Assessment Committee
which may result in an ‘X’ grade (Fail).
 Attend classes. Expecting to be successful without attending is likely to lead to poor results or
failure.
 Study the material before attending the class. This means viewing pre-recorded lectures, reading
text and other material such as journals, and any other prescribed material contained in either
this outline or the LearnJCU site.
 Treat this as a workplace. You are expected to turn up, on-time, participate and contribute.
 Think and act professionally as you are training to be a professional. This means, doing the
preparation, attending and participating in learning sessions, and submitting assessments on
time.
Final results for this subject will be graded as described in the Student Results Policy. Graded = HD, D, C,
P, F etc

Supplementary examinations/assessments are not available for this subject.

2.2.1 How do I track my progress in this subject?

Feedback will be available in class for activities and work covered in each session as well as individual
feedback for individual and/or group assessment items.

2.3 AccessAbility Services and Support

Reasonable adjustments may be made to assist you to manage additional circumstances impacting on
your studies provided these do not change the academic integrity of a degree. Reasonable adjustments
do not alter the need to be able to demonstrate the inherent requirements of the course.
If you believe you will experience challenges completing your degree or course because of a disability,
health condition or other reason, you should discuss your concerns with AccessAbility Services.

Your course inherent requirements can be found here Course and Subject Handbook.

2.4 Assessment items

ASSESSMENT ITEM 1: E-POSTER
Aligned subject learning  analyse and critically evaluate the strategic role of operations management principles,
outcomes supply chain and logistics from a global and Asian perspective

Group or individual Individual assessment item

Weighting and due date 25% - Friday 24 March 2023

Requirements for
successful completion of You MUST obtain at least 50% in order to pass this assessment item.
this assessment item

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ASSESSMENT ITEM 1: DESCRIPTION
Assessment Aim: The purpose of this assessment is to undertake one of the first basic steps in
understanding the operations and supply chain management of any company and that is to visualise the
entire operations and supply chain management. Students can use key concepts and theories to draw
this representation.
During the first sessions of the study period or trimester, students develop a basic knowledge of key
operations and supply chain management concepts and theories. In this exercise, for example, students
apply practised concepts to visualise the entire operations and supply chain management of their
chosen organisation.
Word Count: Maximum 800 words
Requirements: Each student is required to prepare a poster including, supply chain management
context and objectives, five (5) major issues and challenges, and a supply chain map.
A supply chain map is a valuable tool for analysing logistics and operations processes. This is a diagram
or illustration that each student will produce to highlight the product/service flows for the supply chain
of their product. The supply chain map also highlights the inbound and outbound flow from suppliers to
the manufacturer or service provider. The preparation of the supply chain requires research to clearly
understand more about the product/service flows for the supply chain of a product.
Instructions: See the separate instruction sheet in the “assessment one” folder in LearnJCU.
ASSESSMENT ITEM 1: CRITERIA SHEET (OR RUBRIC)
HD D C P N
Criteria
85 ‐ 100% 75 ‐ 84% 65 ‐ 74% 50 ‐ 64% 0 ‐ 49%
ePoster and The ePoster has a The ePoster has a The ePoster has The ePoster is The ePoster is not
concept design highly effective good design and an acceptable properly structured acceptable or
‐ design and presents proper design and and presents a properly
25% presents proper navigation, flows, presents proper nearly acceptable structured.
navigation, flows, types of supply navigation, flows, design, navigation, Navigations, flows,
types of supply chain nodes and types of supply flows, types of types of supply
chain nodes and images. chain nodes and supply chain nodes chain nodes and
images. Largely images. and images. images need major
Highly illuminating Clearly Somewhat improvement.
illuminating operations flow illuminating illuminating Poorly illuminating
operations flow and supply chain operations flow operations flow operations flow and
and supply chain issues and/or and supply chain and supply chain supply chain issues
issues and/or challenges issues and/or issues and/or and/or challenges
challenges pertaining to the challenges challenges pertaining to the
pertaining to the management pertaining to the pertaining to the management
management functions. management management functions.
functions. functions. functions.

ASSESSMENT ITEM 2: TECHNICAL REPORT

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  analyse and critically evaluate the strategic role of operations management
Aligned subject learning principles, supply chain and logistics from a global and Asian perspective;
outcomes
 evaluate the role of the global economy in supply chain logistics management;

Group or individual Individual assessment item

Weighting and due date 30% - Friday 16 April 2023

Requirements for
successful completion of You MUST obtain at least 50% in order to pass this assessment item.
this assessment item

ASSESSMENT ITEM 2: DESCRIPTION

Assessment Aim: The aim of this assessment is to detail the design of the supply chain and to value add
activities for the chosen organisation in assignment 1, and evaluate the role of the global economy in
logistics and chain logistics management.
Word Count: 1200 words (+/–10%), (Executive Summary, Introduction, Table of Content,
Conclusion/Recommendations, and Reference List are not included in the word count).
Requirements: Students are expected to prepare a client report as a strategy and operation manager,
by applying the tools and frameworks for their chosen company to improve the organisational
performance. Further, students are required to set up future strategic resources and operations.
Instructions: See the separate instruction sheet in the “assessment two” folder in LearnJCU.
ASSESSMENT ITEM 2: CRITERIA SHEET (OR RUBRIC)
HD D C P N
Criteria
85 ‐ 100% 75 ‐ 84% 65 ‐ 74% 50 ‐ 64% 0 ‐ 49%
Introduction The writing The writing The writing The writing The writing
Description of demonstrates a demonstrates a demonstrates a demonstrates a demonstrates a
product and sophisticated and sophisticated and sound basic limited
company. highly refined refined understanding of understanding of understanding of
5% understanding of understanding of purpose. This is purpose. This is purpose. This is
purpose. This is purpose. This is characterised by a characterised by a characterised by
characterised by an characterised by a sound description basic description an inaccurate or
exceptionally clear clear and of the product of the product limited
and insightful insightful and company. and company. description of the
description of the description of the product and
product and product and company.
company. company.
Analysis, This writing This writing This writing This writing This writing
Discussion and demonstrates a demonstrates a demonstrates a demonstrates a demonstrates a
justification for highly refined and convincing sound analysis basic analysis and very limited
the selection of convincing analysis analysis and and synthesis of synthesis of analysis and
suppliers and and synthesis of synthesis of content. This is content. There is synthesis of
local and global content. This is content. This is characterised by basic content. This is
logistics characterised by characterised by logical identification of characterised by a
15% logical logical identification of suppliers. Basic lack of
identification of identification of suppliers, logical justification for identification of
suppliers, masterful suppliers, with justification of supplier selection, appropriate
justification of logical, reflective selection, specific basic logic, basic suppliers, illogical
selection, with justification of evidence and evidence, basic claims, lack of
specific evidence selection, specific claims with detail. claims, and basic evidence, over-
and claims with evidence and detail. generalised
detail. claims with detail. claims, and lack
of detail.

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 Conclusion This writing This writing This writing This writing This writing
5% demonstrates a demonstrates a demonstrates a demonstrates a demonstrates an
highly sophisticated sophisticated sound ability to basic ability to inability to
ability to synthesise ability to synthesise the synthesise the synthesise the
the sections of this synthesise the sections of this sections of this sections of this
report concisely sections of this report concisely report concisely report concisely
and accurately. report concisely and accurately. and accurately. and accurately.
and accurately.
Grammar, This writing This writing This writing This writing This writing
referencing, demonstrates a demonstrates a demonstrates an demonstrates an demonstrates an
spelling, highly effective and highly appropriate and appropriate and inappropriate and
structure. mature style. This is appropriate and conventional conventional unconventional
Referencing characterised by conventional style. This is style. This is style. This is
(APA 7) masterfully style. This is characterised by characterised by characterised by
5% conventional and characterised by mostly some unconventional
accurate consistently conventional and unconventional and inaccurate
expression, tenor, conventional and accurate and inaccurate expression, tenor,
tense, vocabulary, accurate expression, tenor, expression, tenor, tense, vocabulary,
referencing, expression, tenor, tense, vocabulary, tense, vocabulary, referencing,
formatting tense, vocabulary, referencing, referencing, formatting
(paragraphs and referencing, formatting formatting (paragraphs and
sentences), length, formatting (paragraphs and (paragraphs and sentences),
and spelling. (paragraphs and sentences), sentences), length, and
sentences), length, and length, and spelling.
length, and spelling. spelling.
spelling.

ASSESSMENT ITEM 3: CLIENT REPORT

 evaluate the role of the global economy in supply chain logistics management;
Aligned subject learning
outcomes  formulate strategies and tactics that increase firm productivity and performance in
a global marketplace.

Group or individual Group/Individual assessment item

Weighting and due date 45% - Friday 5 May 2023

Requirements for
successful completion of You MUST obtain at least 50% in order to pass this assessment item.
this assessment item

ASSESSMENT ITEM 3: DESCRIPTION

Assessment Aim: This assessment aims to apply the fundamental principles and practices of operations
and supply chain management from all the sessions. Assuming the role of Strategy and Operations
Manager, apply the tasks, tools and underlying principles of operations and supply chain management in
the chosen manufacturing or service company to improve their organisational performance.
Word Count: 2000 words (+/–10%). (Executive Summary, Introduction, Table of Content,
Conclusion/Recommendations, and Reference List are not included in the word count).
Requirements: In a group or Individual develop a report for presentation to the CEO and/or Board of
Directors of your chosen company, focusing on related issues in operations and supply chain
management aspects, such as relocation and re-shoring, technology, operations and supply chain,
inventory, quality, sustainable development and circular economy challenges.
Instructions: See the separate instruction sheet in the “assessment three” folder in LearnJCU.
ASSESSMENT ITEM 3: CRITERIA SHEET (OR RUBRIC)

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 HD D C P N
Criteria
85 ‐ 100% 75 ‐ 84% 65 ‐ 74% 50 ‐ 64% 0 ‐ 49%
Introduction The writing The writing The writing The writing The writing
Description of demonstrates a demonstrates a demonstrates a demonstrates a demonstrates a
product and sophisticated and sophisticated and sound basic limited
company. highly refined understanding of understanding of understanding of
5% discriminating understanding of purpose. This is purpose. This is purpose. This is
understanding of purpose. This is characterised by a characterised by a characterised by
purpose. This is characterised by a sound description basic description an inaccurate or
characterised by an clear and of the product of the product limited
exceptionally clear insightful and company. and company. description of the
and insightful description of the product and
description of the product and company.
product and company
company.
Critical thinking: Demonstrates an Demonstrates a Demonstrates a Demonstrates an Demonstrates an
Supply Chain outstanding high-level strong acceptable unsatisfactory
and value- understanding of understanding of understanding of understanding of understanding of
adding activities the strategic role of the strategic role the strategic role the strategic role the strategic role
contains details the Supply Chain of the Supply of the Supply of the Supply of the Supply
specific to the and value-adding Chain and value- Chain and value- Chain and value- Chain and value-
product. activities in adding activities adding activities adding activities adding activities
15% operations in operations in operations in operations in operations
management. management. management. management. management.
Analysis, Demonstrates an Demonstrates a Demonstrates a Demonstrates an Demonstrates an
discussion and outstanding high-level strong acceptable unsatisfactory
justification for understanding of understanding of understanding of understanding of understanding of
the selection of selecting a factory selecting a factory selecting a factory selecting a factory selecting a factory
suppliers and and appropriate and appropriate and appropriate and appropriate and appropriate
local and global processes for processes for processes for processes for processes for
logistics producing the producing the producing the producing the producing the
15% product. product. product. product. product.
Justification for Justification for Justification for Justification for Justification for
selection is selection is high- selection is selection is selection is
outstanding. level. strong. acceptable. unsatisfactory.
Conclusion This writing This writing This writing This writing This writing
5% demonstrates a demonstrates a demonstrates a demonstrates a demonstrates an
highly sophisticated sophisticated sound ability to basic ability to inability to
ability to synthesise ability to synthesise the synthesise the synthesise the
the sections of this synthesise the sections of this sections of this sections of this
report concisely sections of this report concisely report concisely report concisely
and accurately. report concisely and accurately. and accurately. and accurately.
and accurately.
Grammar, This writing This writing This writing This writing This writing
referencing, demonstrates a demonstrates a demonstrates an demonstrates an demonstrates an
spelling, highly effective and highly appropriate and appropriate and inappropriate and
structure. mature style. This is appropriate and conventional conventional unconventional
Referencing characterised by conventional style. This is style. This is style. This is
(APA 7) masterfully style. This is characterised by characterised by characterised by
5% conventional and characterised by mostly some unconventional
accurate consistently conventional and unconventional and inaccurate
expressions, tenor, conventional and accurate and inaccurate expressions,
tense, vocabulary, accurate expressions, expressions, tenor, tense,
referencing, expressions, tenor, tense, tenor, tense, vocabulary,
formatting tenor, tense, vocabulary, vocabulary, referencing,
(paragraphs and vocabulary, referencing, referencing, formatting
sentences), length, referencing, formatting formatting (paragraphs and
and spelling. formatting (paragraphs and (paragraphs and sentences),
(paragraphs and sentences), sentences), length, and

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 sentences), length, and length, and spelling.
length, and spelling. spelling.
spelling.

3 Submission and return of assessment

3.1 Submission of assessment
All assessment items will be submitted by the due date and time through the LearnJCU submission drop
box.
2. Ensure that:
 A cover sheet is attached to the submission.
 Peer review sheet (if a group assessment) is attached to the submission.
 Assessment Declaration is completed and attached to the submission.
 Name(s) and student number(s) of each student is included on the assessment item.

3.2 Late submissions

The Learning, Teaching and Assessment Procedure (3.1.8d) outlines a uniform formula of penalties
imposed for submission of an assessment item after the due date. This formula is 5% of the total
possible marks for the assessment item per day including part-days, weekends, and public holidays. If
submitted after 20 days, the assessment item thus would be awarded 0 marks (i.e. 5% x 20 = 100% of
total possible marks in penalties). For assessment items weighted 0%, and submitted after 10 days a
DNS (Did Not Submit) grade is awarded.

3.3 Special Consideration (including deferrals and extensions)

You are encouraged to access equity measures if you are affected by extenuating circumstances while
undertaking the subject. JCU’s Learning, Teaching and Assessment Procedure 3.1 requires that you must
must make yourself available for assessments and examinations at the scheduled times and extensions
or deferrals for an assessment item due to previously scheduled commitments such as weddings or
holidays, will not be granted.

All Special Consideration requests can be applied for through the Special Consideration application
form.  The form is linked to the Special Consideration Procedure and also available on the Student
Forms webpage. 

3.4 Academic Integrity

As outlined in the Coursework Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure, you are are required to
complete the Coursework Academic Integrity Modules available in your LearnJCU site. Penalties for non-
completion may be applied.
All non-examination items of assessment are required to be submitted with the Assessment Declaration
available through LearnJCU. The Assessment Declaration contains statements relating to academic
integrity under the Coursework Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures. All instances of academic
misconduct are treated very seriously by the University and students may be severely penalised for
committing any form of academic misconduct.
For more information regarding academic integrity, see
https://www.jcu.edu.au/students/learningcentre/academic-integrity

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3.5 Return of assessment
Assessment feedback and marks will be posted through the LearnJCU Gradecentre.
The requirements for an assessment’s return date, time and manner will be determined by the Subject
Coordinator in line with the JCU Learning, Teaching and Assessment Procedures.
Feedback will be given, as per clause 3.5 of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Procedures. You will
be informed of your grade for every component of assessment as per clause 3.5.1 and 3.5.2 of
the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Procedures .  You can also request written or verbal feedback
from the marker (see Learning, Teaching and Assessment Procedures 3.5).

3.6 Review of assessment

Assessment items and final grades will be reviewed through moderation processes (Learning, Teaching
and Assessment Procedures, 3.6). It is important to be aware that assessment results “must always
undergo final ratification for each study period. No single grade or mark represents a final result in a
subject” (Learning, Teaching and Assessment Procedures, 3.7.4.).
Students can seek a review of individual assessment pieces through the process identified in clause 3.8
of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Procedures.
Students can seek a review of the final subject result through the process contained in the Review and
Appeal of a Final Subject Result Procedure.

Confirmation of Student Authorship

In order to confirm student authorship of assessments, an oral defence will be implemented in this
subject. Therefore, students will be randomly selected to provide an oral defence of their submitted
work. Academic misconduct proceedings will commence for students who fail the oral defence.

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4 Learning and teaching in this subject
4.1 Subject calendar
Please note, the sequence of some topics may change due to staff availability, resourcing, or due to unforeseen circumstances. Please monitor
announcements made via LearnJCU.

Relationship to
Week/Module Lecture Readings/Preparation
assessment

Overview of Operations and Supply chain

Management Read chapter 1 of the prescribed textbook. Read any
1  This workshop is going to provide a general recommended readings. Watch any recommended Assessments 1, 2 and 3
overview of operations and supply chains in a videos.
global context.

Process Selection, Design and Improvement, and

Facility and Workshop Design
Read chapters 7 and 8 of the prescribed textbook. Go
 This workshop is going to test your
2 over the supplied slides. Read any recommended Assessments 1, 2 and 3
understanding of Porter’s Value Chain, and how
readings. Watch any recommended videos.
you change generic information to information
specific to your product/service.

Technology and Operations Management

Read chapters 4 and 5 of the prescribed textbook. Go
 This workshop is going to test your
3 over the supplied slides. Read any recommended Assessments 1, 2 and 3
understanding of how to select a type of
readings. Watch any recommended videos.
factory/process for your product/service.

Process Analysis and Resource Utilisation

Read chapters 11 and 12 of the prescribed textbook. Assessments 2 and 3
 This workshop is going to test your
4 Go over the supplied slides. Read any recommended
understanding of resource utilisation and Assessment 1 Due
readings. Watch any recommended videos.
managing inventories.

Supply Chain Design

 This workshop is going to test your Read chapter 6 of the prescribed textbook. Read any
5 understanding of designing supply chains and recommended readings. Watch any recommended Assessments 2 and 3
embedding principles of ‘Self-thinking’ supply videos.
chains.

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 Relationship to
Week/Module Lecture Readings/Preparation
assessment

LR LECTURE RECESS

Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Read chapter 13 of the prescribed textbook. Read any
 This workshop is going to develop your
6 recommended readings. Watch any recommended Assessments 2 and 3
understanding of engaging appropriate logistics
videos.
as part of overall supply chain management.

Resource Management
 This workshop is going to examine what
7 strategic resources are and how to manage
those resources within an effective and efficient
supply/value chain.
Read chapter 14 of the prescribed textbook. Read any
recommended readings. Watch any recommended Assessments 2 and 3
videos.

Operations Strategy
 This workshop is going to develop your Read chapter 3 and 15 of the prescribed textbook. Assessment 3
8 understanding of the principles and practicalities Read any recommended readings. Watch any
of scheduling resources and processes to meet recommended videos. Assessment 2 Due
operational targets.

Measuring Performance in Operations and Supply

Chains
Read chapter 2 and 9 of the prescribed textbook. Read Assessment 3
 This workshop is going to explore the realities of
9 any recommended readings. Watch any recommended
forecasting and demand planning with a clear
videos.
sense that forecasts are usually not correct, but
serve as a guide.

Quality Management and Quality Control

 This workshop is going to explore the critical
Read chapter 16 and 17 of the prescribed textbook.
issues of quality from a simple QA perspective
10 Read any recommended readings. Watch any Assessment 3
through to organisational wide Performance
recommended videos.
Excellence systems to ensure stakeholder
expectations are met and exceeded.

SV STUDY VACATION Assessment 3 Due

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4.2 Learning and teaching activities/expectations
This subject uses a blended teaching approach. eaching approach. Ou ae expected to view the recorded
lectures, read the required readings, including textbook, and watch any other learning materials before
coming to the class. The contact sessions will briefly review key points from the learning materials and
will introduce additional materials and activities during the session. If you have not fully engaged with
the material before the session the interactive learning sessions will be diminished. Preparation prior to
the interactive learning session is your responsibility.

This subject is based an active and immersive learning approach.

Internal External
Learning Activity
students students
Lecture content recordings
3 x 15 minute desktop recordings of lecture content per week will be √ √
uploaded to the LearnJCU site
Interactive face to face, streamed workshop and Synthesizing session
Weekly workshops will be facilitated. The workshop is a merging of
√ √
lectures and tutorials and will include learning activities, group discussions
etc.
Student learning materials
Materials available on LearnJCU including textbook, readings, learning √ √
activities, case studies etc.
Student Consultation
√ √
1 hour consultation session. Lecturer available to meet via appointment

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