Sustainable supply chain planning (5 op)

Tavoitteet

You are able to:
explain TBL approach and how sustainability decisions involve trade-offs
analyse enablers and detractors of sustainable SCM planning
identify both strategic and operational means to improve sustainability across the supply chain
use LCA thinking and EMS systems to improve environmental performance of SCM
utilise sustainability metrics to improve sustainability planning

Sisältö

What are the challenges to sustainability posed by the tragedy of the commons?
What are the regulative demands to improve supply chain performance?
How can sustainability be achieved in different SCM operations such as sourcing, freight transport, logistics facilities, product design, production, packaging and delivery?
What are the key organisational issues in implementing sustainability initiatives?
How can incentives be aligned with SCM partners for successful sustainability efforts?
How can existing performance metrics be modified to improve sustainability planning?

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Esitietovaatimukset

Supply chain management 5 ECTS credits
Global sourcing 5 ECTS credits
Supplier relationship management 5 ECTS credits