This programme aims to enable students to apply modern analytical and managerial skills that facilitate decision makings at all levels of operational and strategic practices in Supply Chain Management.

Introduction

Managing operations and supply chains management refers to the art of managing the flow of materials and products from source to user. In order to build up your quantitative and qualitative skills, you will learn what operations management of an individual organization is all about and then how the operations management of an individual organization fits within a larger supply chain.

With this learning process, the knowledge you will be equipped with includes: the activities of sourcing and purchasing; conversion including capacity planning, technology solution, production scheduling, and materials planning; inventory management and inbound and outbound transportation; the linkage with the customer service, sales, promotion, and marketing activities; information technology for efficient supply chain and logistics management; and managing the information flow to support efficient trade and customer-supplier relationship by taking advantage of various electronic commerce enabling technologies, such as electronic data interchange (EDI) and the Internet.

Why MScOSCM?

There are many career opportunities in operations and supply chain management. Students with the analytical skills sets offered through the MScOSCM programme will find job opportunities in a wide variety of industry sectors including consulting, distribution, third-party logistics service providers, retail, banking, and procurement/sourcing and supply chain functions within a manufacturing organization.

Operations and supply chain management are vital to organizations in service businesses, as well as those involved in the production and delivery of products. Hong Kong, as a global service centre, plays a major role in interfacing between suppliers and customers around the world. To retain its leading competitive position in serving international markets, it is crucial for Hong Kong businesses to embrace best practices in supply chain management. As a result, companies are increasingly looking for innovative leaders with the vision and skill to manage their supply chains.

China's rapid economic development has increased Hong Kong's importance as a gateway between East and West. As about fifty percent of China's trade involves processing and assembly work exported overseas, Hong Kong's position as the most important transport and logistics hub in Asia is set to strengthen with the Mainland's continued economic development. Therefore, there are significant manpower requirements in logistics operations and supply chain management.

Career

There are many career opportunities in operations and supply chain management. Students with the analytical skills sets offered through the MScOSCM program will find job opportunities in a wide variety of industry sectors including consulting, distribution, third-party logistics service providers, retail, banking, and procurement/sourcing and supply chain functions within a manufacturing organization.

Niche Area: Supply Chain/Logistics Management

• Supply Chain Manager/Analyst
• Logistic Manager/Analyst

Niche Area: Service/Operations Management

• Operations Manager/Analyst
• Production Manager/Specialist

Niche Area: Materials Procurement & Management

• Procurement/Sourcing Manager
• Production Manager/Specialist