Supply chain management and smart logisticsLaajuus (5 cr)

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?

Accomplishment methods

Students can
* find, study, produce and evaluate critically multidisciplinary data in their field of expertise.
* solve demanding problems in research, development and innovation
* evaluate different strategic approaches and justify their use in terms of management and development.
* work independently in the expert duties of their professional field or as entrepreneurs.