CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (MGT60803/QSB 2433) - Elective

1.0 Acknowledgement

The completion of this module under Supply Chain Managment would not have been possible without the kind support and assistance of many individuals whose names could not all be enumerated. Their contributions are sincerely appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. However, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude particularly to the following:

First and foremost, the completion of this module is impossible without the guidance and support from my lecturer, Ms. Tay Shir Men. Her continuous supervision, provides necessary information, giving timely suggestions towards my future career as Quantity Survey, and helps to motivate me in completing this valuable module.

2.0 Module Synopsis

This module is applicable to us who wish to enhance their knowledge of other job opportunities available beside the typical Quantity Surveyor’s scope of works. Construction Supply Chain (CSC) is the network of organizations involved in different stages (the upstream and downstream) of processes of delivering goods or services. Construction Supply Chain (CSC) is the coordination of material, information and financial flows between and among all the participant organizations. The module delivers the overview Supply Chain (SC) theory and example of best practices of the industries’ SC which would be applied and adapted by the CSC and focuses on the fundamental tasks with in a supply chain cycle such as procurement, sourcing, outsourcing and performance improvement. It also covers the current trends within the CSC such as lean and agile concepts, relationship management and corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Module Teaching Objectives

The teaching objectives of the module are:

1. To enhance the awareness of other job opportunities within the construction industry.
2. To identify and critically analyse the current issues within the CSC.
3. To apply and adopt best practice of other industry supply chain management (SCM) into construction supply chain management (CSCM).

Module Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, we will be able to:

1. Identify the issues within CSC.
2. Analyse the performance of a CSC.
3. Apply SCM theory and best practice in the CSC.
4. Develop a framework and strategies in improving the CSC performance.
5. Generate a comprehensive report of a construction industry case and present the report in a team or independently.


5.0 KNOWLEDGE I GAINED IN THIS MODULE:

5.1 Lifelong Learning

This module required us to extract information from social media which is important in the cycle of construction industry. For me, I have learnt how to manage the supply of material in the construction although is only a theoretical basis. This theoretical knowledge might help me to handling all the construction waste that usually happens in the construction industry.  Throughout this module, I have learnt some new knowledge during my first course work which is to propose a building based on the market segmentation that is crucial on behave of the developer.

5.2 Thinking and Problem Solving Skills

Thinking and problem solving skills are gained during the discussion with my group member for my second coursework in order to provide more precise information regarding to BIM software.

5.3 Communication skills

During the assignment session, we have communicated with our lecturer in order to provide clearer information due to the facts that social media provide different perspective and thoughts from different author. Throughout the communication, we have actually learnt the things that we need to concern in order to prevent any risk that may cause our course work to be non-viable.


5.4 Interpersonal skills

We are able to practice our leadership skills, especially during the initial stage of the assignment. I have learnt how to distribute the assignment workload to my team member to carry out the assignment.


In conclusion, learning by taking new task is crucial in my career as Project Management. As in the future, various unfamiliar task will be assigned and it depend on how we take it as a challenge to improve our career.