DES311 Supply Chain Networks
This unit examines the complex nature of local and global supply chains. Students will investigate key concepts and principles that underpin supply networks. Students will examine logistics; delivering customer value; strategic sourcing; channel selection and channel relationship management, and will extend to: measuring costs and performance levels of certain functions with a view to improving them; managing global tiers and operatives; and thinking strategically about how to leverage advantage in a complex, competitive and dynamic business environment. The balance between operational efficiency and customer responsiveness of the modern supply chain and the way in which businesses are addressing the need to be overtly active in minimising their carbon footprint and engaging in ‘circular’ and sustainable practices will be covered. New technologies and their impacts on various supply chain components and aspects will be critically evaluated.
This unit explores the role of Retail Buying and its interconnectedness with the activities, operations, and the various departments within the organisational structure of a contemporary fashion brand. Students will explore and analyse: the Australian fashion retail environment (market and industry factors); retail ownership and organisational structures; and the changing nature of fashion retailing. The principles and practices of retail buying are examined and their centrality to effective Merchandise Planning and prudent financial management of critical path elements. The functions, tasks and techniques that comprise and underpin the retail fashion buying role are examined in depth and the future implications of the integration of new, digital technologies on all elements of the retail buying process will be investigated.
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