MIS713 - Digital Transformation of Supply Chains
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Annista Wijayanayake |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 1.5 hour on-campus (livestreamed) lecture (recordings provided) and 1 x 1.5 hour on-campus seminar each week |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 1 x 1.5 hour class recorded lecture provided and 1 x 1.5 hour online seminar (recordings provided) each week |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Content
The modern economy means that competition today is based on digital transformation, short product life cycles, increased uncertainties and global pressures. This unit examines how organisations can meet these challenges by adopting world class supply chain management (SCM) business models, developing effective supplier and customer relationships, and measuring their performance with metrics. We also examine digital transformation that supports these SCM practices, including business analytics, artificial intelligence and automation. The unit also covers the implications of the increasing pressure from customers and governments for supply chains to be more environmentally and socially responsible.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Identify and evaluate the Supply Chain Management (SCM) challenges faced by organisations with reference to the potential use of digital and tools to forge enhanced outcomes. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO2 | Evaluate the feasibility of SCM solutions (including associated digital transformation) that resolve an organisation’s SCM problems and that support its strategic objectives. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO3 | Identify and evaluate the global, national and local economic, social and environmental implications of SCM problems and solutions. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Apply theoretical knowledge and implement improvements to proposed SCM solutions in response to identified challenges. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) Report | 2000 words | 40% | Week 6 |
| Assessment 2: (Individual) Part A: Report Part B: Presentation (Video Recording) | Part A: 2200 words Part B: 8 minutes | Part A: 50% Part B: 10% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for MIS713 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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