Planning of international supply chains (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to describe international supply chains
You are able to choose modern technology for the different operations in an international supply chain.

Content

Drawing the flow chart of an international supply chain
Specifying the technology required in an international supply chain
Describing the effects of new technology on an international supply chain

Course material

Relevant logistics/SCM literature.

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
The course will have a few facilitating contact lessons (class or distant); otherwise the course is executed in form of a a large group assignment, mainly carried out outside the classes. The course will be graded based on the group assignment.In the assignment the students will plan one end-to-end, international supply chain including its operations, operators, technical tools etc.

RDI and work-related cooperation

-; The assignment may be written of a real company case as well; added by potential imaginary elements.

Timing of exams and assignments

No exam

International cooperation

Course potentially joined by exchange and/or double students.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course will be evaluated based on the large group assignment. No exam.

Qualifications

Basics of logistics and SCM