Cradle Coast
February Intake - this unit starts 26/04/2021 and ends 23/05/2021
July Intake - this unit starts 27/09/2021 and ends 24/10/2021
Introduction
In this unit you will gain an understanding of the differences between supply and value chain concepts, and the role of your dairy business in a dairy supply chain.
You will learn about the key drivers of the supply chain, including production, inventory, location, transportation, and information, and how you can optimise these to your business’ advantage.
You will develop an understanding of the key factors influencing global supply and demand of dairy products, and how this influences domestic milk pricing structures.
In this unit, you will gain an understanding of:
1. The differences between ‘value’ and ‘supply’ chain concepts.
2. Milk pricing structures
3. The key drivers of a supply chain
4. Factors influencing the global and domestic milk markets
5. Growing your competitive advantage
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 2021
| Unit name | Dairy Supply Chain Management |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KLA512 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Coordinator | Alison Hall |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1 | Explain dairy supply chain concepts and principles as they relate to the dairy industry |
2 | Map the composition and structure of your dairy businesses' supply chain |
3 | Identify opportunities to create value in your dairy business supply chain and lead the development of collaborative comparative advantage |
Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online delivery |
|---|---|
| Assessment | AT1 - 500 word Assignment (10%) AT2 - Assignment (10%) AT3 - 1800 word Assignment (40%) AT4 - 1800 word Assignment (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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