This unit provides an overview of contemporary strategic Supply Chain Management issues and challenges, within a Regional, National and Global environment. You will learn about a range of contemporary aspects related supply chains, including Supply Chain Risk, Value Chains, Lean and Agile Supply, Ethical Supply Chains, Blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), global Crisis Management and other issues and approaches. Through exposure to a range of industry experts, webinars and case studies, you will research and analyse how some of these strategic issues have practical implications for industry.
In conjunction with the discipline theory, this unit builds on concepts of learning through practice in Year 1 of study by introducing you to more complex learning experiences.
You will be introduced to:
- discipline-based skills and knowledge in dynamic practice situations. This will include authentic and purposeful, industry-related experiences
- concepts of managing effective relationships and communicating with others
- the development and use of adaptive leadership skills and how these skills relate to innovative and entrepreneurial practice
- the nature of responsible, accountable and reflective workplace skills, and creative and critical thinking relevant to para-professional practice.
You will exercise self-awareness, initiative and judgement to manage yourself and professional relationships effectively. The application of tacit knowledge and capabilities will be reflected in a Practice Manual .