Please note that is only an approximate and may vary

work is 500 words (or equivalent). Please note that is only an
approximate and may vary depending on the number of
individuals per group.
Indicative
Resources
The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading
list for this module. Further details may also be found in the
Module Guide.
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SCHEDULE OF WORK
Lectures/Seminar: Friday 15:15-17:15 OX-BG-019 Lecture Theatre
Week
commencing
Week Topic Pre reading Lead
Lecturer
17/09 1 Introduction /
Risk Management in Global
Operations
Slack: Ch. 1/ Ch. 19
Institute of Risk
Management (IRM)
RC
24/09 2 Strategic Operations
Performance
Slack: Ch. 2/ Ch. 20 RC
01/10 3 Global Operations Strategies Slack: Ch. 3 RC
08/10 4 Global Supply Chain
Management
Slack: Ch. 13 RC
15/10 5 International Quality
Management
Slack: Ch. 17 RC
22/10 6 YFP week
29/10 7 Group Presentation
/Assessment 001
Global Logistics Waters (2009)
RC/HS
05/11 8 Operations: Business
Improvement
Slack: Ch. 18 HS
12/11 9
International
Outsourcing/Supplier Network
Development
Slack: Ch. 11 HS
19/11 10
Planning & Control: Capacity
and Demand Management
Slack: Ch. 12 HS
26/11 11
Lean/Agile Supply Chains
Slack: Ch. 15 NT
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03/12 12
IT, Big Data and Global
Operations
Guest Speaker RC/LC
10/12 Global Operations Practice
(Assessment clinic/002 and
End of Module Evaluation)
RC/HS
17/12 - - - -
24/12 - Christmas/New Year
31/12 -
07/01 - Your Future Plan Week
Assessment 001 submission deadline is w/c 29 October 2018
Assessment 002 submission deadline is 3 rd January 2019
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Core Textbook and Other Resources
Core textbook:
Slack et al. (2016), Operation Management (8
th
edition), Prentice Hall, London
The module will be making extensive use of these texts and the associated website
and resources during seminars. It will be expected that you purchase your own copy
(Slack et al. 2013, 7 th edition, is acceptable) .
Recommended reading:
 Monczka et al. (2009), Purchasing and Supply Chain Management , Cengage
Learning, London
 Sanders, N.R (2011), Supply Chain Management: A Global Perspective.
Wiley, London
 Stevenson W. J (2009), Operations Management: International Student
Edition with Global Readings , 10th Edition, New York: McGraw-Hill.
 Waters, D. (2009) Supply Chain Management: An Introduction to Logistics.
New York: Palgrave-McMillan
 International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management
 Journal of Operations Management
 Supply Chain Management: An International Journal
Supplementary materials:
Students are also referred to the Learning Centre Journal stock. Journals are also
available through the Internet via the Learning Centre. You should also use the
business press particularly:
The Financial Times FT.com World business, finance, and political news from
the Financial ...
The Times timesonline.co.uk News and Views from The Times and Sunday
Times | Times Online
The Economist The Economist
Finding and interpreting information is an important skill for use in class and
assessment. Attention is drawn to the BM6104 site. Access through MOODLE is
where the preparatory reading and research will be found. The site will also be
used for making available information on module content and useful materials for
assessment – so if you are aiming for a good grade – use it frequently!