Supply chain management and smart logistics (5 cr)

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?

Evaluation

Students can
* find, study, produce and evaluate critically multidisciplinary data in their field of expertise.
* solve demanding problems in research, development and innovation
* evaluate different strategic approaches and justify their use in terms of management and development.
* work independently in the expert duties of their professional field or as entrepreneurs.

Course material

(1) Lecture notes and cases from the class
(2) Selected chapters from the following source materials ( only most important are mentioned)
(a) Christopher, M., 2011. Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Edinburgh Gate: Pearson Education Limited.
(b) Weele, A. J. V., 2014. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. Hampshire: Cengage Learning.
(c) Monczka, R. M., Handfield, R. B., Giunipero, L. C. & Patterson, J. L., 2009. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. 4th Edition. Mason, USA: South-Western Cengage Learning.

Study forms and methods

When the course is over, students should be able to:
(1) explain the basic concepts of supply chain management
(2) have basic understanding of supplier selection and supplier network configuration process
(3) understand important operational issues in the supply chain such as logistics, TQM, inventory management and demand management process
(4) understand integration issues in the supply chain
(5) have basic understanding about why sustainability thinking is crucial in the supply chain

RDI and work-related cooperation

During the course, you will,
(1) solve real life business cases using supply chain management thinking
(2) develop solutions to SCM related problems faced by organization of your choice.

Timing of exams and assignments

The maximum number of points obtainable from the course is 100, which is broken down as follows:
- Final exam 60 Points
- Tasks in groups 40 Points
- Attendance (bonus) 10 points

Student workload

The maximum number of points obtainable from the course is 100, which is broken down as follows:
- Final exam 60 Points
- Tasks in groups 40 Points
- Attendance (bonus) 10 points

Further information

The course consists of F2F meetings. Only some sessions can be implemented virtually.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The maximum number of points obtainable from the course is 100, which is broken down as follows:
- Final exam 60 Points
- Tasks in groups 40 Points
- Attendance (bonus) 10 points