Module Details

Module Code: AGRI S8Z11
Full Title: Food Chain Integrity and Logistics
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Joe McKeever
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: The aim of this module is for students to learn the strategic importance of good supply chain design. The students will be able to understand how Supply Chain Management and Logistics and Lean Systems can be a competitive advantage, whereas weaknesses in the supply chain can hurt the performance of a firm. This will also incorporate 'farm to fork' traceability and integrity.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Assess the importance of Supply Chain Integrity within the Food Industry both globally and locally
MLO2 Critique the importance of achieving a Competitive Supply Chain Strategy
MLO3 Analyse the importance of Logistics and Lean Systems within the Food Supply Chain
MLO4 Appraise the impact of Sustainability on the Food Supply Chain
MLO5 Evaluate the key factors and requirements of traceability at both farm and processing level - to include, animal, material traceability, electronic tracing etc.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Understanding the Supply Chain
What is a Supply Chain? The Objectives of Supply Chain Management; Operations and Supply Chain Management; The Operations Function; The Evolution of Operations and Supply Chain Management; The importance of Supply Chain Decisions
Strategic Supply Chain Management and Design
What is Strategy and what is Operations Strategy? Value Chains; Supply Chain Integration; Supply Chain Enablers; Obstacles to Coordination in a Supply Chain
Logistics, Logistics strategy & Lean Systems.
Logistics & Lean Systems defined within their place in Global Supply Chain Management. How logistics and Lean strategies fit into a sustainable corporate strategy and how they can help to maintain food integrity
Supply Chain Performance: Achieving Strategic Fit and Scope
Competitive Supply Chain Strategies; Measuring Supply Chain Performance; Expanding Strategic Scope; Challenges to Achieving and Making Strategy Fit
Network Design in the Supply Chain
The Role of Network Design in the Supply Chain; Factors Influencing Network Design Decisions; Framework for Network Design Decisions; Models for Facility Decisions in Practice; the Importance of Layout Design; The Impact of Globalization on Supply Chain Networks including Obstacles, Risk Management & making Decisions Under Uncertainty
Forecasting
The Strategic Role of Forecasting in the Supply Chain; Components of Forecasting Demand; The role of IT in Forecasting; Risk Management in Forecasting
Sustainability and the Supply Chain
The Role of Sustainability in a Supply Chain; Sustainability and Supply Chain Drivers, ‘Green’ Supply Chains; Achieving Sustainability While Reducing Costs and Increasing Profits
Animal Traceability Requirements
Animal Identification Systems to guarantee the safety of food products by the operation of an effective animal identification and tracing system from farm to fork including importance of traceability at the factory/processing point, electronic tracing (including GS1) etc.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work50.00%
Final Examination50.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 4 Learning Outcome 1
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Course detail
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 9 Learning Outcome 3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will carry out a project relating to a current topic in Food Chain Integrity and the Chill/Cold Chain (e.g. The importance of HACCP within the Cold Chain). Marks will be awarded for a written report and an associated presentation.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 120
Assessment Description
n/a
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 5.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time On Campus workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Russell, R & Taylor, B. (2014), Operations Management: Creating Value Along the Supply Chain, 8th edition. Wiley, [ISBN: 9781118808900].
  • Bourlakis, M A & Weightman, P W H. (2003), Food Supply Chain Management, 1st edition. Blackwell.
  • Slack, N, Chambers, S & Johnston, R. (2013), Operations Management, 7th edition. FT Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 9780273776208].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Chopra, S & Meindl, P. (2012), Operations Management, 5th edition. Pearson.
  • Chandrasekaran, N & Raghuram, G. (2014), Agribusiness Supply Chain Management, 1st edition. CRC Press.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Website, APICS - The Association for Professionals working in Supply Chain and Operations Management.
    http://www.apics.org/
  • Website, The Institute of Operations Management, UK. http://www.iomnet.org.uk.
  • Website, The National Institute for Transport and Logistics.
    http://nitl.ie
  • Website, The Agriculture and food Development Authority, Ireland.
    http://www.teagasc.ie
  • Website, The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Northern Ireland.
    http://www.dardni.gov.uk
  • Journal, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal.
  • Journal, International Journal of Operations and Production Management.
  • Journal, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management.
  • Journal, European Journal of Innovation Management.
  • Journal, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management.