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Supply chain management and smart logisticsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: MB00ED84

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

You know what the value in supply chain management (SCM) is.
You learn how to transform the linear models to the circular ones.
You learn how to develop a firm’s SCM strategy.
You are able to identify the major process models and practices in SCM development such as Lean, Agile, TQM, and Lead-time compression.
You are able to identify and use the major measurement tools and KPIs for analyzing the efficiency of SCM performance.
You learn how to confront digitalization with the help of the modern supply chain management.

Content

How to deliver customer value in SCM?
How to create a sustainable and responsible SC?
How to develop the SCM strategy of a firm?
What are the major process models and practices in SCM development such as Lean, Agile, TQM, and strategic lead-time management?
What are the major measurement tools and KPIs for analyzing the efficiency of SCM performance?
How to apply digitalization in managing SC?

Enrollment

08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024

Timing

01.09.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

RDI portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Kouvola (vanhettu)

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Teachers
  • Jayden Khakurel
Teacher in charge

Jagat Kunwar

Groups
  • MBKV24KY
    International business management, master studies

Objective

You know what the value in supply chain management (SCM) is.
You learn how to transform the linear models to the circular ones.
You learn how to develop a firm’s SCM strategy.
You are able to identify the major process models and practices in SCM development such as Lean, Agile, TQM, and Lead-time compression.
You are able to identify and use the major measurement tools and KPIs for analyzing the efficiency of SCM performance.
You learn how to confront digitalization with the help of the modern supply chain management.

Content

How to deliver customer value in SCM?
How to create a sustainable and responsible SC?
How to develop the SCM strategy of a firm?
What are the major process models and practices in SCM development such as Lean, Agile, TQM, and strategic lead-time management?
What are the major measurement tools and KPIs for analyzing the efficiency of SCM performance?
How to apply digitalization in managing SC?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

RDI portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Business

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
  • Jayden Khakurel
Teacher in charge

Jayden Khakurel

Groups
  • MBKV23KY
    International business management, master studies

Objective

You know what the value in supply chain management (SCM) is.
You learn how to transform the linear models to the circular ones.
You learn how to develop a firm’s SCM strategy.
You are able to identify the major process models and practices in SCM development such as Lean, Agile, TQM, and Lead-time compression.
You are able to identify and use the major measurement tools and KPIs for analyzing the efficiency of SCM performance.
You learn how to confront digitalization with the help of the modern supply chain management.

Content

How to deliver customer value in SCM?
How to create a sustainable and responsible SC?
How to develop the SCM strategy of a firm?
What are the major process models and practices in SCM development such as Lean, Agile, TQM, and strategic lead-time management?
What are the major measurement tools and KPIs for analyzing the efficiency of SCM performance?
How to apply digitalization in managing SC?

Opiskelumateriaali

Given by teacher.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

1 credit means 27 hours work.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022

Timing

01.09.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

RDI portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Business

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
  • Slaveya Hämäläinen
  • Jagat Kunwar
Teacher in charge

Jagat Kunwar

Groups
  • MBKV22KY
    International business management, master studies

Objective

You know what the value in supply chain management (SCM) is.
You learn how to transform the linear models to the circular ones.
You learn how to develop a firm’s SCM strategy.
You are able to identify the major process models and practices in SCM development such as Lean, Agile, TQM, and Lead-time compression.
You are able to identify and use the major measurement tools and KPIs for analyzing the efficiency of SCM performance.
You learn how to confront digitalization with the help of the modern supply chain management.

Content

How to deliver customer value in SCM?
How to create a sustainable and responsible SC?
How to develop the SCM strategy of a firm?
What are the major process models and practices in SCM development such as Lean, Agile, TQM, and strategic lead-time management?
What are the major measurement tools and KPIs for analyzing the efficiency of SCM performance?
How to apply digitalization in managing SC?

Opiskelumateriaali

(1) Lecture notes and cases from the class
(2) Selected chapters from the following source materials ( only most important are mentioned)
(a) Christopher, M., 2011. Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Edinburgh Gate: Pearson Education Limited.
(b) Weele, A. J. V., 2014. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. Hampshire: Cengage Learning.
(c) Monczka, R. M., Handfield, R. B., Giunipero, L. C. & Patterson, J. L., 2009. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. 4th Edition. Mason, USA: South-Western Cengage Learning.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

When the course is over, students should be able to:
(1) explain the basic concepts of supply chain management
(2) have basic understanding of supplier selection and supplier network configuration process
(3) understand important operational issues in the supply chain such as logistics, TQM, inventory management and demand management process
(4) understand integration issues in the supply chain
(5) have basic understanding about why sustainability thinking is crucial in the supply chain

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

During the course, you will,
(1) solve real life business cases using supply chain management thinking
(2) develop solutions to SCM related problems faced by organization of your choice.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

The maximum number of points obtainable from the course is 100, which is broken down as follows:
- Final exam 60 Points
- Tasks in groups 40 Points
- Attendance (bonus) 10 points

Opiskelijan työmäärä

The maximum number of points obtainable from the course is 100, which is broken down as follows:
- Final exam 60 Points
- Tasks in groups 40 Points
- Attendance (bonus) 10 points

Further information

The course consists of F2F meetings. Only some sessions can be implemented virtually.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The maximum number of points obtainable from the course is 100, which is broken down as follows:
- Final exam 60 Points
- Tasks in groups 40 Points
- Attendance (bonus) 10 points