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 and activities of supply chain management SCM
• Supply chain integration and networks
• Key performance indicators of SCM
• Supply Chain strategies and development
• Importance of information flow

Qualifications

English Language Proficiency

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

ExcelleStudents have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.nt performance: not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination