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ITLS2100: Operations Management in Global Supply Chains
2027 unit information
Operations management examines how organisations design, manage, and continuously improve the processes that produce and deliver goods and services across international markets. In an increasingly globalised economy, effective operations are essential for firms operating within complex global supply chains. This requires the coordination of diverse stakeholders, technologies, and resources across cultures and regulatory environments to deliver superior customer value. This unit analyses the application of operations management principles in organisations participating in global supply chains. It focuses on how firms competing in international markets rely on key operational decisions, including process and capacity design, quality management, sourcing, and distribution. Students develop a foundation in the language, concepts, and analytical tools of operations management, and examine how leading organisations structure and optimise their operations to improve efficiency, flexibility, and competitiveness globally. Through real-world cases and contemporary examples, the unit demonstrates how operational excellence enables organisations to innovate and respond to changing global conditions. Key topics include global operations strategy, operations planning and control, sustainable resource management, quality improvement, and global sourcing, distribution, logistics, and retail operations. By the end of the unit, students will be able to evaluate operational trade-offs and explain how operations contribute to organisational success.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Business (Business School)
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Logistics and Supply Chains |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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BUSS1103 and IBUS1200 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Explain the principles, theories and applications of production and operations management within global business contexts.
- LO2. Analyse real production and operations management problems and develop strategies to address these issues to enhance enterprise performance.
- LO3. Identify current trends in sustainability and resilience and address the implications, risks and opportunities for relevant stakeholders in production and operations management.
- LO4. Evaluate concepts of ethical and social awareness and explore how these can guide decision making within production and operations management.
- LO5. Communicate persuasively and professionally to stakeholders to lead change and influence others within global business contexts.
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Semester 1 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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