Introduction to Supply Chain ManagementLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students will be able to describe how the supply chain processes and material-, money and information flows of the company are integrated into the business processes of the suppliers and customers. Students will be able to analyze supply chain management strategies and challenges as well as to apply these in business development. Students will be able to recognize the significance of different information systems and technologies to the effective supply chain development. Students will be able to apply different key performance indicators of the supply chain management.

Content

• Definition of supply chain management SCM
• Process management
• Supply chain integration and networks
• Key performance indicators of SCM
• Management of Information
• Outsourcing

Qualifications

English Language Proficiency

Further information

Recommended reading:
1) A. Harrison and R. van Hoek: Logistics Management and Strategy, Competing through the supply chain, 3rd edition, 2008, Pearson/Prentice Hall
2) M. Christopher: Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Creating Value-Adding Networks, 3rd Edition 2005

Teaching methods and student workload:
Lectures and assignments
REAL GAME simulation game

Assessment weighting and grading:
REAL GAME game result 10 %
REAL GAME activeness and assignments 50 %
Individual assignment 40 %