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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hong Kong Community College

Subject Description Form

Subject Code CCN2120

Subject Title Information Technology in Global Supply Chain Management

Level 2

Credit Value 3

Medium of

Instruction

English

Pre-requisite /

Co-requisite/

Exclusion

Nil

Objectives

This subject aims to provide students with a conceptual framework of

information technology applications to understand and analyse logistics

and supply chain decisions. It gives students opportunities to examine

the design of information technology infrastructure in logistics and

supply chain. It helps to nurture students’ collaborative learning

experiences in studying logistics and supply chain problems, developing

information technology solutions, and managing information technology

applications in logistics and supply chain. It also helps students develop

critical and creative thinking skills for lifelong learning.

Intended Learning

Outcomes

Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:

(a) develop logistics-related information technology concepts and their

practical relevance.

(b) support the management in logistics and supply chain operation

mode with the use of information technology.

(c) apply the technical and business issues of information technology

applications in logistics and supply chain as well as conduct analysis

of logistics-related problems/opportunities so as to propose

appropriate logistics operation solutions related to the application of

information technology.

(d) communicate and cooperate effectively and productively in team

work on the identification of logistics-related problems, development

of logistics-related information technology solutions and

implementation of information technology systems in logistics and

supply chain management.

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Subject Synopsis/

Indicative Syllabus

Introduction to Information Systems, Technology and Business

IT’s role in business and supply chains; Business objectives of

information systems; IT cultures.

Introduction to E-Commerce

E-commerce; B2B e-Commerce; Impact on supply chain management;

E-logistics development process and strategy.

Logistics Information Systems

E-fulfilment and e-payment system; RFID, barcode and technologies in

warehouses.

Supply Chain Information Systems

ERP; ERP vendors and solutions; CRM.

Databases and Emerging Data Exchange Standards

XML: emerging data exchange standards; Open buying on the Internet;

Information and content exchange; EDI.

Teaching/Learning

Methodology

Lectures will focus on the understanding and explanation of information

technology on logistics and supply chain management concepts and

theories supported by hypothetical and real examples relevant to current

business issues. Group discussions and activities will be used to

stimulate students’ interest or their awareness of practical implications

of some concepts. Occasionally, corporate visits will be arranged to

facilitate students’ learning.

Tutorials will provide students with the opportunity to deepen their

understanding and to explore further the applications of theories taught.

Activities in tutorials will normally include student presentations and

discussions of problem sets and case studies.

Assessment

Methods in

Alignment with

Intended Learning

Outcomes

A variety of assessment tools will be used to develop and assess

students’ achievement of the subject intended learning outcomes.

Specific assessment

methods/tasks

%

weighting

Intended subject

learning outcomes to

be assessed

a b c d

Continuous Assessment* 50

Test 15

Individual Assignment 1 10

Individual Assignment 2 10

Group Assignment 15

Final Examination 50

Total 100

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*Continuous assessment items and/or weighting may be adjusted by the subject

team subject to the approval of the College Programme Committee.

To pass this subject, students are required to obtain Grade D or above in

both the Continuous Assessment and Final Examination.

Student Study

Effort Expected

Class contact Hours

Lecture 26

Tutorial 13

Other student study effort

Self-study 52

Continuous Assessment 39

Total student study effort 130

Reading List and

References

Recommended Textbook

Baltzan, P., & Philips, A. (2011). Business driven information systems.

McGraw-Hill.

Ross, D. F. (2011). Introduction to supply chain management

technologies. CRC Press.

References

Bayles, D. L. (2002). E-commerce logistics and fulfilment. Prentice Hall.

Bowersox, D. J., Closs, D. J., & Cooper, M. B. (2010). Supply chain

logistics management. McGraw Hill.

Bradford, M. (2010). Modern ERP: select, implement & use today’s

advanced business systems. (2nd

ed.), North Carolina State University,

College of Management.

Haag, S., Baltzan, P., & Phillips, A. (2009). Business driven technology.

Mc-Graw Hill.

Laudon, K. C., & Laudon, J. P. (2007). Essentials of business

information systems. Prentice Hall.

Motiwalla, L., & Thompson, J. (2012). Enterprise Systems for

Management. (2nd

ed.), Pearson.

Schneider, G. P. (2009). Electronic commerce. Cengage Learning.

Recommend Journals

Asia-Pacific International Journal of Business Logistics

Containerisation International

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International Journal of Physical Distribution and Management

Journal of Business Logistics

Journal of Supply Chain Management

Maritime Policy and Management

Maritime Economics and Logistics

Supply Chain Management: An International Journal