Supply Chain and Logistics

Here's what University of Wales Trinity Saint David says about its Supply Chain and Logistics course.

The Logistics and Supply Chain Management industry plays a critical role in ensuring businesses run smoothly and products get to where they are needed. Today, this industry faces new challenges, such as adapting to new technologies, becoming more sustainable, and dealing with the need to reduce carbon emissions (known as decarbonisation). As a result, there is a growing demand for businesses to invest in new talent that can help tackle these challenges.

This degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics is designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this fast-paced field. You will learn how to optimise supply chain operations, making processes more efficient and cost-effective. You will also explore key areas like procurement, inventory management, transportation, and global logistics. These are all essential parts of keeping the supply chain moving, whether it’s on a local or international scale.

One of the key focuses of the course is on sustainability and the modern supply chain environment. This means understanding how to make supply chains better for the planet, while still ensuring that businesses stay competitive. You’ll explore the latest trends in risk management and strategic management, helping you to identify potential problems and find the best ways to overcome them.

The course is built around real-world skills and is closely linked with industry through industry partnerships and industry placements. This means you’ll get hands-on experience and the chance to apply your learning in real business situations. Whether you’re using quantitative techniques to solve complex supply chain problems or working on applied projects, you’ll be building a strong foundation for your future career.

Your degree will also open doors for career progression in the Supply Chain and Logistics industry. With the opportunity to develop practical skills, understand new technologies, and gain experience in industry placements, you’ll be well-prepared for a range of roles in supply chain management, from optimising operations to leading on issues like sustainability and decarbonisation.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence and skills to make smart decisions in the fast-moving world of logistics, and you’ll be ready to step into a career that is essential to the success of businesses all over the world.

In your first year, you will develop foundational knowledge in supply chain management, business planning, and finance management. Modules like data analytics principles and supply chain informatics introduce key tools and techniques for data-driven decision-making, while lean thinking focuses on improving efficiency across operations.

Business Planning (20 credits) Study and Research Skills (10 credits) Data Analytics Principles (10 credits) Lean Thinking (10 credits) Organisation Management (20 credits) Supply Chain Informatics (10 credits) Finance Management (10 credits)

In the second year, the focus shifts to more specialised topics such as procurement, sustainability, and warehousing and inventory operations. You will also study capacity planning and ethics and law, ensuring you understand both the operational and legal frameworks of supply chain management.

Introduction to Procurement (10 credits) Sustainability (10 credits) Capacity Planning (10 credits) Data Analysis (10 credits) Ethics and Law (10 credits) Managing Change (10 credits) Warehousing and Inventory Operations (20 credits)

Year Three: This year emphasises strategic approaches to supply chain operations through modules like modelling and simulation and sustainable supply chains. You will also engage in a supply chain and logistics group project to apply your learning to real-world challenges.

Logistics Technologies (10 credits) Sustainable supply Chains (10 credits) Strategic Global Supply Chains (20 credits) Lean Supply Chains (10 credits) Supply Chain and Logistics Operations (20 credits)

In your final year, you will focus on strategic global supply chains and complete a work-based project. This comprehensive project enables you to apply your accumulated knowledge to tackle complex supply chain challenges, with a focus on real-world application

Work Based Project (20 credits) Supply Chain Technologies (10 credits) Vulnerability and Risk Management (20 credits)

Assessment methods are primarily coursework based, with a focus on offering a variety of potential outputs, including presentations, portfolios, case study responses as well as written assignments.