WHAT will you learn in this unit & why?

Luxury Goods and Services

• Strategic sourcing of luxury goods and

services

• Customer experience management
• Quality Management systems
• Gray Markets and Counterfeit in the luxury

industry

• Future retailing
• Sustainable goods and services

Supply Chain Management

• Fundamentals of supply chain for luxury
• Logistics and distribution channels
• Transparency and traceability – ethical considerations
• Project Management for supply Chain
• Digital Supply Chains – Cloud based platforms
• Digital Prototyping solutions for digital supply
• Digital solutions to provide seamless, end-to- end digitally driven global supply chain
• Made to order solutions for luxury brands

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

• LO 1 Recognise and appraise global and domestic sourcing opportunities alongside the challenges of supply chain management for luxury (PLO3)

• LO 2 Understand and apply current luxury supply chain management trends, theories, practices, and concepts utilizing problem-based learning scenarios (PLO4)

• LO 3 Devise and present strategies which respond to the changing dynamics of the business environment supporting digital disruption, consumption, and the future of retailing. (PLO5, PLO6)

• LO 4 Effectively communicate current and contemporary solutions and recommendations, using academic written conventions and visual settings in a focused and coherent manner. (PLO7, PLO8)

• Detailed brief: 2500 words – Professional report with appropriate referenced images, referenced graphs, charts

etc.

Students are expected to investigate and critically research the feasibility of transforming a traditional linear supply chain into a circular model, with a focus on using end-of-life products as raw materials for a specific item within a chosen Luxury fashion brand. (You may choose a garment or a fashion accessory like bag or shoes but not jewellery or sunglasses)

Contents to include & flow of information:

• Introduction and overview of the Luxury brand under examination. (No history of the brand, you must focus on the rationale of your choice, market data, demand and consumer expectations)

• In-depth details about the product to be modified (e.g., denim jeans), including visuals and specific

information such as pricing, material composition, country of origin, and consumer packaging.

• Evaluation and critique of the sourcing and supply chain strategy utilised for the chosen garment, encompassing potential risks stemming from external macroeconomic factors.

• Proposition and full justification for the implementation of circular practices for the garment, outlining a strategy for sourcing end-of-life raw material/s, detailing the design and manufacturing process, logistics for distribution, packaging considerations, pricing, and plans for the product’s end-of-life stage

• Summary highlighting the unique selling points of this product in the market, differentiating it from competitors.

• References & Appendix

Referencing :

You must use correct Harvard referencing system for throughout the report with in- text citations and a final reference list.

Plagiarism:

You must paraphrase all your research to avoid plagiarism. Abstain from any form of direct copying and pasting from external sources.

Use of AI :

Utterly refrain from employing generative AI tools for report creation, encompassing both partial and complete sections. You might be referred to academic misconduct if you use generative AI tools.

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POSTGRADUATE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Grade Bands

GENERIC GRADE DESCRIPTORS

DISTINCTION

90-100%

All learning outcomes and task specifications have been achieved to an exceptionally high standard (according to the level of study).

The outcome of the assessment task is presentable in a professional context and may extend practical or theoretical knowledge in the field. It displays an exceptionally high level of understanding, evaluation, insight, analysis, reflection and/or criticality (according to the level of study), and connections are developed both within and beyond the task set.

The work organisation, structure and presentation are developed to an exceptionally high standard.

80-89%

All learning outcomes and task specifications have been achieved to an outstanding standard (according to the level of study).

The outcome of the assessment demonstrates an outstanding display of understanding, exploration, evaluation, insight, analysis, reflection, criticality and/or research (according to the level of study). Connections are developed both within and beyond the task set.

The work’s organisation, structure and presentation are developed to an outstanding standard.

70- 79%

All learning outcomes and task specifications have been achieved to high standard (according to the level of study).

The outcome of the assessment demonstrates an excellent display of understanding, exploration, evaluation, insight analysis, reflection, criticality and/or research (according to the level of study), and connections are developed both within and beyond the task set.

The work’s organisation, structure and presentation may be developed to an excellent standard.

MERIT

60-69%

All learning outcomes have been achieved at a good and some to a very good standard (according to the level of study).

The outcome of the assessment demonstrates a very good level of understanding, exploration, evaluation, analysis, reflection, criticality, some insight and/or very good research (according to the level of study), and connections are established within the task set, and in some cases reaching beyond.

The work’s organisation, structure and presentation may be developed to a very good standard. PASS

55-59%

Most learning outcomes have been met at a good standard (according to the level of study).

The outcome of the assessment demonstrates a good understanding, exploration, evaluation, analysis, and some reflection, criticality and/or appropriate research. (According to the level of study)

The work’s organisation, structure and presentation may be appropriately developed.

50-55%

All learning outcomes have been met to a minimum satisfactory standard (according to the level of study).

The outcome of the assessment shows an adequate understanding, of major ideas, with little insight and basic research. Limited level of analysis, reflection and/or criticality (according to the level of study).

The outcome of the task shows ability to paraphrase concepts and theories, with limited ability to make connections. The work may be disorganised, and the structure and presentation may be barely adequate.

FAIL

36-49%

Most learning outcomes have almost been met, whilst the rest have not (according to the level of study).

The outcome of the assessment shows a limited understanding of major ideas, with little insight, very basic research, and very limited ability to

make connections. No analysis, reflection and/or criticality (according to the level of study) The work may be disorganised, and the structure and presentation may be barely adequate.

21-35%

The majority of the learning outcomes have not been met (according to the Level). The outcome of the assessment task is incomplete, flawed, very limited and/or presents significant inaccuracies.

The outcome of the assessment shows very limited understanding with no insight, and very limited ability to make connections within basic ideas in

the field, very fragmented. Lacks research. No analysis, reflection or criticality (according to the level of study)

The work is disorganised, and unstructured. Presentation is barely adequate.

0-20%

None of the learning outcomes have been met. The task has not been addressed by the student, or there is no assessable task.

The outcome of the assessment shows no understanding of basic ideas, with no insight and shows no ability to make connections within basic ideas in the field, or the connections are completely irrelevant. Lacks research. No understanding, analysis, reflection nor criticality.

The work completely lacks organisation and structure. Presentation is completely inadequate.

Examples of a similar report

These examples are provided for reference only. They have a different focus than your project, so please only use them as inspiration for good practices.

Please don’t copy or adapt them directly for your project. Instead, focus on your own brief and ensure your work aligns with its specific instructions.