Supply chain management and smart logistics (5 cr)
Code: MB00ED84-3002
General information
Enrollment
12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021
Timing
10.08.2021 - 15.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
12 - 30
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
- Markku Nikkanen
Teacher in charge
Markku Nikkanen
Groups
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MBKV21KYInternational 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?
Materials
Course books:
Christopher, M. (2016), Logistics and SCM, Prentice Hall, 5th Edition
van Weele, A. (2018), Purchasing and SCM; 7th Edition
Selected articles on digitalisation, and digital platforms
Content scheduling
During the three sessions, cross-functional teamwork with peers is highly addressed. Prior to the first meeting, some pre-reading material is provided for self-examination. Co-working discussions, and completion of cases - including a written reports, or similar - are also arranged to uncover the practices of contemporary SCM, and to simulate real-life situations.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The final evaluation is based on different parts as follows:
1. SCM- related development project conducted in-house including a presentation
In case the DP is not possible, some other options are provided (a written case conducted as a single study including a presentation, or written examination including a course books and the study material).
2. selected cases completed cross-functionally with peers
3. article reflection, and a written report
4. shown activity during the learning sessions