MGSYS101-20A (SPE)
Integrated Thinking - Digital Business and Supply Chain Management
15 Points
Staff
Convenor(s)
Cecile L'Hermitte
9154
MSB.2.32
cecile.lhermitte@waikato.ac.nz
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Dannie Jefferies
MSB.2.32B
dannie.jefferies@waikato.ac.nz
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Lecturer(s)
Cecile L'Hermitte
9154
MSB.2.32
cecile.lhermitte@waikato.ac.nz
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Dannie Jefferies
MSB.2.32B
dannie.jefferies@waikato.ac.nz
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Jessica Kuo
7725
MSB.2.32B
jessica.kuo@waikato.ac.nz
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Paper Description
This paper addresses digital systems and supply chain systems from an integrated perspective. Their increasing influence on management practice and their interconnectedness are examined using case studies and practical examples.
Integrated thinking is in stark contrast to our desire to take things apart and examine them separately. As a result, the study and practice of management is typically structured along functional lines such as procurement, production and sales. In this 'silo' approach, the parts are not integrated into the whole. And yet, thinking about the whole rather than the individual elements often provides better solutions. This paper, therefore, embraces integrated thinking in the context of digital business and supply chain management. Students will not only learn about these two topics, but will also appreciate the broader context of business problems and decision making.Paper Structure
Individual classes include lectures, practical exercises, case study analyses, and videos. All course materials will be available on Moodle and the lectures will be recorded.
Questions and discussions with our 2 tutors (Jess and Sulin) are strongly encouraged. A 2-hour WeChat tutorial session will be organised every Thursday.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessment
Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.
Required and Recommended Readings
Required Readings
There is no textbook for this course. All readings will be supplied via Moodle (mostly case studies and short articles). These readings are essential for students to develop their knowledge of the concepts explored in the paper.
Online Support
Moodle will contain copies of the slides as well as other useful electronic resources. Moodle will also be used for class announcements.
Lectures will be recorded.Workload
Linkages to Other Papers
Restriction(s)
Restrictions: MSYS111 and MGSYS201