DB B474F Supply Chain and e-Logistics Management








Course Document



















2022 Spring Term


Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1
Aims ................................................................................................................................... 1
Learning outcomes ............................................................................................................. 1
Content ............................................................................................................................... 1
Alignment of outcomes and content .................................................................................. 1
Teaching and learning strategies ........................................................................................ 2
Assessment ......................................................................................................................... 2
Required textbook .............................................................................................................. 3
References .......................................................................................................................... 3
Teaching staff ..................................................................................................................... 4
Teaching schedule .............................................................................................................. 4



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Introduction

DB B474F Supply Chain and e-Logistics Management is a five-credit, one-term,
undergraduate-level course. The course provides an overview of supply chain and e-
logistics management. It also trains students to apply business strategies and analytical
methodologies to decision-making and planning of supply chain and logistics operations
in the digital age.


Aims

This course aims to equip students with a contemporary overview of supply chain and e-
logistics management, its strategies, and the concepts that underpin demand management,
supplier relationship and supply chain innovation.


Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Describe the overview of supply chain and e-logistics management and its
importance in different industries.

2. Apply the principles and quantitative methods to make decisions in supply and
demand management.

3. Explain how digitization of supply chain and e-logistics activities may enhance
efficiency in digital business operations.


Content
Topics Contact hours
1. Introduction to supply chain management (SCM) 8
2. Inventory management, forecasting and distribution 12
3. Procurement and supplier relationship 12
4. Supply chain innovation 8
5. Digitization in supply chain and e-logistics management 8
TOTAL: 48


Alignment of outcomes and content

The outcomes are related to the above topics as follows:


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Learning Outcome Topic
Learning Outcome 1 Topics 1 to 4
Learning Outcome 2 Topics 2 and 3
Learning Outcome 3 Topics 2 to 5


Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures, tutorials, group presentations and the use of multi-media materials are the main
means employed in the course to help students achieve the learning outcomes.

Lectures are used to introduce the theories and concepts for the field of study. They are
supplemented by tutorials and/or group presentations to enhance students’ analytical skills
in problem determination and solving.

Students can also access the Online Learning Environment (OLE) which contains
handouts, PowerPoint and other relevant resources as appropriate. They can also use the
OLE Discussion Board to interact with the teaching staff and other students on the course.
Alternatively, students can submit their study problems and questions to their
lecturer/tutors through email.


Assessment
Course assessment components, including assignments and class participation, are as
follows:

Continuous assessment: 100% (2 assignments, 2 oral presentations
and class participation)
(Assignments: 40%)
(Oral presentations: 40%)
(Class participation: 20%)

Assignment 1 (weighting 20%)
This is an individual written assignment. Each student is required to produce a report of
an assigned case study to describe the importance of supply chain or e-logistics
management with the support of quantitative analysis. This assignment is used mainly to
assess learning outcomes 1 and 2.

Oral Presentation 1 (weighting 20%)
This oral presentation is a continuation of Assignment 1 for each student to communicate
their findings in a professional way. Apart from the delivery of own projects, students will
also receive merit by sharing inspiring views towards the case studies presented by other
students. This assignment is used mainly to assess learning outcomes 1 and 2.

Assignment 2 (weighting 20%)
This is an individual written assignment. Students are required to produce a report of a
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case study to analyze or evaluate supply chain strategies in the digital age. This assignment
is used mainly to assess learning outcomes 2 and 3.

Oral Presentation 2 (weighting 20%)
In this individual oral presentation, each student will provide a reflection on the learning
process and particular topics. The oral presentation is used to assess learning outcomes 1
to 3.

Class Participation (weighting 20%)
To help the students achieve all the learning outcomes, different learning activities
including exercises, case study and group discussion will be arranged in classes. Marks
will be given to students according to their performance in these activities. This part is
used to assess learning outcomes 1 to 3.

The pass mark for each assignment is 40. To pass this course, students must pass the
overall continuous assessment.


Assignment Submission
Students are required to submit the soft copy of their assignments to the OLE page of the
course by 5:00pm on the submission due date. Files uploaded to OLE should be prepared
in Microsoft Word. As a mechanism to maintain academic integrity, the file must be
submitted to Turnitin via OLE. Please refer to the quick start guide for submission of
assignments to Turnitin.

You do not have to submit a hard copy of your assignment.


i. 10% of the marks awarded to the assignment will be deducted for each calendar day overdue
until the soft copy of your assignment is submitted.


Required textbook

One set textbook is as follows:

Mangan, J, Lalwani, C and Calatayud, A (2020) Global Logistics and Supply Chain
Management (4th Edition), Wiley.

References
Chaffey, D, Hemphill, T and Edmundson-Bird, D (2019) Digital Business and E-
Commerce Management (7th Edition), Harlow, England: Pearson.

Laudon, K and Traver, C (2021) E-commerce 2020-2021: Business, Technology, Society.
Global Edition (16th Edition), Harlow, England: Pearson.

Seifert, R W and Markoff, R (2020) The Digital Supply Chain Challenge: Breaking
Through, IMD International.
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Teaching staff
Lecturer: Mr Andrew YAM
Office: Block A, 8/F
Tel: 2768 6970
Email: kmyam@hkmu.edu.hk
Consultation hours: Mon 11:00 – 13:00
Tue 14:00 – 16:00
Thu 09:00 – 11:00

Tutor: Mr Andrew YAM
Office: Block A, 8/F
Tel: 2768 6970
Email: kmyam@hkmu.edu.hk
Consultation hours: Mon 11:00 – 13:00
Tue 14:00 – 16:00
Thu 09:00 – 11:00

Teaching schedule
Teaching
Week
Topics
Assignments and
due dates
1 Overview & Introduction to SCM
2 Introduction to SCM
3
Inventory Management, Forecasting and Distribution

4
5
6
Procurement and Supplier Relationship

7
8
Assignment 1
25 Mar 2022
9
Supply Chain Innovation
Oral Presentation
29 Mar 2022
10
11
Digitization in supply chain and e-logistics
management

12
13
Assignment 2
25 Apr 2022
14
Oral Presentation 2
3 May 2022
Public holidays on 1 Feb (Week 1 Tuesday), 5 Apr (Week 10 Tuesday) and 18 Apr 2022 (Week 12
Monday).

Note:
The above teaching schedule and assignment due dates are tentative and may be subject to change.
In cases where changes have to be made, students will be notified via course announcements on
OLE and/or HKMU student email.