Launceston
This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
The unit develops critical knowledge and understanding of procurement from the logistics and supply chain management perspectives. It covers the procurement process, procurement management strategies, procurement marketing and segmentation, international sourcing, supplier relationship management, price/cost analysis, negotiations and contract management, information technologies and future developments, and practical applications in various contexts, such as procurement for various types of goods and services, procurement for the public and retail sector, outsourcing, and capital and commodity procurement. It is crucial to the in-depth understanding of logistics management and the ability to do critical thinking and strategic planning of logistics operations. This unit also provides strategic procurement related approaches, techniques and methods to improve procurement performance.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Strategic Procurement Management |
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| Unit code | JNB537 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Maritime and Logistics Management |
| Coordinator | Dr Hong-Oanh Nguyen |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 2-hr lecture and 1 x 1-hr tutorial weekly. |
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| Assessment | One online quiz of 20 questions (10%), two assignment(s) of 2000-2200 words each, 20% each (40%); final exam (50%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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