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Supply chain management (5 cr)

Code: LT00AB01-3053

General information


Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 22.01.2024

Timing

23.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3.5 op

Mode of delivery

30 % Contact teaching, 70 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Business

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

10 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Digital International Business

Teachers

  • Sanna Niemelä

Teacher in charge

Sanna Niemelä

Groups

  • VOMIIB24K
    International Business, exchange students
  • 23.01.2024 09:30 - 15:30, Supply chain management LT00AB01-3053
  • 06.02.2024 09:30 - 15:30, Supply chain management LT00AB01-3053
  • 20.02.2024 09:30 - 15:30, Supply chain management LT00AB01-3053
  • 05.03.2024 09:30 - 15:30, Supply chain management LT00AB01-3053
  • 19.03.2024 09:30 - 15:30, Supply chain management LT00AB01-3053

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

Lecture notes and cases from the class (all the material in Learn)

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

When the course is over, students should be able to:
1) describe the supply chain of a company
2) explain the importance of supply chain for the profitability of a company.
3) demonstrate that you are familiar with the logistics system of a company.
4) describe the importance of ERP on supply chain
5) acknowledge the importance of sustainability in the supply chains

Tentit ja muut määräajat

50 % Case report. Deadline: March 18th, 2024
10 % Short article summary, procurement. Deadline: February 5th, 2024
10 % Short article summary, production. Deadline: February 19th, 2024
10 % Short article summary, distribution. Deadline: March 4th, 2024
20 % Report on supply chain & sustainability. Deadline: March 26th, 2024

Opiskelijan työmäärä

The maximum number of points obtainable from the course is 100

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The maximum number of points obtainable from the course is 100

Qualifications

Business and entrepreneurship and Financial accounting, or equivalent knowledge