Supply Chain and Logistics Management (Taught)

There is an increased need for professionally managed purchasing and supply chain management, to ensure businesses are able to succeed and provide to their customers. The MSc Supply Chain and Logistics Management programme has been uniquely designed to provide a rigorous and systematic understanding of the field, equipping you with the knowledge and wide range of skills required to become a credible supply chain professional. The course focuses on:

the broad areas of business, supply chain management, storage and warehouse management, financial decisions in supply chain, people management, transportation techniques
procurement and inventory management
logistics and operations strategy
globalisation and regulations
case studies, including analysis and synthesis, contribution to profitability, and understanding of purchasing, procurement and logistics.
critical review of strategic value, procurement and supply chain management.

Core modules: Manufacturing information systems; human resource management; manufacturing strategy; legal aspects of supply chain.