Study Guide

Objective

You are able to describe the supply chain of a company. You are able to explain the importance of supply chain for the profitability of a company. You are able to demonstrate that you are familiar with the logistics system of a company. You are able to describe the importance of ERP on supply chain. You are able to use the basic functions of an ERP system.

Content

What is the structure of a supply chain? How does the supply chain affect the profitability of the company? What is the significance of logistical decisions for the company? How does ERP help in controlling the supply chain? What basic functions and reports are there in an ERP system?

Opiskelumateriaali

The course material consists of lecture notes and materials posted in the Learn platform. The following textbook is recommended as a supplementary source.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Individual study tracks can be negotiated with the instructor. It will be available only if the student can provide sufficient basis for such implementation. There can be a pre-test to assess the students’ ability and suitability to complete the course individually.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

The tasks will support students’ own thesis work. Tasks can be part of the students’ own project to support development work at their own organization if they are employed. Guest lecturers and company related projects are possible from existing RDI projects at XAMK or sourced locally.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

There is no written exam at the end. There will be maximum five theme tasks corresponding to the pre-defined module in the Learn platform.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

Students have possibilities to complete theme tasks in international and multicultural groups. The case assigned for the theme specific project report can involve collaborating with SMEs aiming to internationalize abroad.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

The maximum five theme specific tasks will all carry equal weights. The theme tasks will be completed concurrently with the discussion of the theme background material. The tasks deadline will be evenly spread throughout the duration of the course to balance the student workload.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

What is the structure of a supply chain? How does the supply chain affect the profitability of the company? What is the significance of logistical decisions for the company? How does ERP help in controlling the supply chain? What basic functions and reports are there in an ERP system?

Further information

Please contact slaveya.hamalainen@xamk.fi directly for further information.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Students can
a. systematically use professional vocabulary
b.look for information in the key information sources of the field
d. work together with customers, users and target groups

Qualifications

Business and entrepreneurship and Financial accounting, or equivalent knowledge