Course Title: Supply Chain Optimisation Analytics
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Supply Chain Optimisation Analytics
Credit Points: 12.00
Course Coordinator: Siddhi Pittayachawan
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 1357
Course Coordinator Email: siddhi.pittayachawan@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Melbourne City Campus
Course Coordinator Availability: Appointment via email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Required prior Knowledge: 055507 Supply Chain 4.0
Course Description
Supply chain analytics is critical to identify the opportunities for automation and leverage any possible applications. Before embarking on automation initiatives, firms apply relevant analytical techniques to evaluate the potential value, risks and returns. One of the often-overlooked advantages of automated facilities is the precision, timeliness, and availability of process information. The analytics can leverage this opportunity to maximise the value of supply chain automation.
Optimising automation uptake requires advanced scenario analytics. In this course, students will become familiar with a range of analytical approaches to align initiates with demand volumes and variability. The range of data sources to analyse automation performance will be explored. Simulation, a common approach to analyse supply chain automation, will be covered in-depth. During this course, you will become familiar with contemporary data analytics in supply chain automation using a range of analytics methods.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
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You will achieve the following course learning outcomes (CLOs) upon successful completion of this course:
CLO1 Critically evaluate complex logistics and supply chain automation scenarios using contemporary analytical approaches to enhance business decision making.
CLO2 Expertly judge and apply appropriate analytical techniques for a range of supply chain automation problems to ensure solutions are practically valuable.
CLO3 Synthesise quantitative results from multiple analytical approaches to provide holistic solutions to real-world problems.
CLO4 Analyse supply chain automation networks to optimise operations.
CLO5 Work in teams to develop and communicate supply chain automation business evaluations and presentation of the findings.
Overview of Learning Activities
This course uses highly structured learning activities to guide your learning process and prepare you for the assessments. The activities are a combination of individual, peer-supported and facilitator-guided activities, and where possible project-led, with opportunities for feedback throughout.
The learning activities have been designed to assist you in the development of a number of important graduate capabilities. Authentic and industry-relevant learning is critical to this course, and you will be encouraged to critically compare and contrast what is happening in the logistics and supply chain profession, and to use your personal insights.
You are expected to consistently apply yourself to the course throughout the semester. Social learning is another important component, and you are expected to participate in class and group activities, share drafts of work and resources and give and receive peer feedback. You will be expected to work efficiently and effectively with others to achieve outcomes greater than those that you might have achieved alone.
Hybrid fortnightly workshops will be provided outside of normal working hours for online learners in parallel with those able to attend in person. The workshops will be recorded for asynchronous learners and are designed to supplement the material provided on the RMIT Canvas site and the recommended readings. Discussions in these workshops are specifically designed using group work and problem-solving activities so that you may critically analyse topics covered throughout the course. The workshop setting also provides the opportunity for you to critically evaluate problems and develop confidence in your ability to apply theoretical issues to practical situations.
Overview of Learning Resources
A range of recordings, texts and articles will be referred to in class. You will be given a list of suggested readings and audio-visual recordings, but you are required to undertake further research throughout the duration of the course. Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or in online discussion forums through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and individual consultation.
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study spaces. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases.
Computers and printers are available at every Library. You can access the Internet and Library e-resources. You can also access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library.
Contact: Ask the Library for assistance and information on Library resources and services: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library. Study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, information literacy, referencing, maths and study skills. Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period.
Overview of Assessment
The assessment alignment list below shows the assessment tasks against the course learning outcomes (CLOs).
Assessment Task 1: 25%
Linked CLOs 1, 2
Assessment Task 2: 35%
Linked to CLOs 3, 4, 5
Assessment Task 3: 40%
Linked to CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4