Courses & Units
Horticultural Value Chains and Logistics KLA503
Introduction
A value chain occurs when its partners are intentional about creating and delivering value for which their customers, and for which consumers will pay a premium price. A company’s success depends not only on its excellence in its core activities, but also on the role it plays in the value chain. Understanding the value chains your business is part of is the first step to value generation.
In this unit, you will gain an understanding of the key concepts in value chain management and apply these in practice. You will compare value chain principles against traditional supply chain thinking, explore the role and impact of actors (people) including yourself on the chain, and discover how this knowledge can be used for sustainable competitive advantage. Drivers for change such as consumer preferences, and knowing these trends are important considerations and discussed in this Unit.
In this unit, you will be introduced to:
1. The differences between ‘value’ and ‘supply’ chain concepts.
2. Value chain management and structure.
3. Information flow and communications in the value chain.
4. Mapping your value chain.
5. Growing your value chain proposition and competitive strategies.
In conjunction with the discipline theory, this unit fosters learning through practice and its application to specific business settings. The content of this unit and other units undertaken in this course will support the development of a personal and business portfolio.
Summary
Unit name | Horticultural Value Chains and Logistics |
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Unit code | KLA503 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
Coordinator | Mr Roger Latham |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Half Year Period 2 | 26/9/2022 | 3/10/2022 | 12/10/2022 | 28/10/2022 |
Half Year Period 1 | 11/4/2022 | 18/4/2022 | 27/4/2022 | 13/5/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Explain horticultural value chain concepts and principles related to the horticultural industry
- Analyse¿the¿composition¿and structure of a horticultural business value chain
- Assess¿a horticultural value chain for opportunities to create value for an existing horticultural product or business
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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050101 | $498.00 | $498.00 | not applicable | $2,783.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
Assessment | Supply vs Value Chains (10%)|Value Chain Map (40%)|Value Chain Analysis (50%) |
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Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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