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Objective

The student understands:

the objectives and importance of supply chain management and what are the main logistics activities and decisions that companies are involved with in international business environment.

the impact of logistics on the competitiveness of the companies and economies.

the role of technology and sustainability in supply chain management

career opportunities, skills and expertise required in field of logistics and supply chain management.

The student is able to apply:

process thinking and process mapping tools when describing company’s main processes.

main key performance indicators in order to develop logistics and supply chain activities.

Content

Key concepts and functions of logistics and supply chain management

Basic concepts of international logistics and trade

Main logistics and supply chain costs and key performance indicators

Process thinking and process mapping

Sustainability and role of technology in supply chains and logistics

Logistics and Supply chain management as a career

Materials

John Mangan and Chandra Lalwani: Global logistics and supply chain management, (2016) Wiley, 3rd edition, Chapters: 1,5,7,8,9,10,11

David B. Grant: Logistics Management, Pearson 2012, Chapters: 1, 3,4,5,6,8

Joëlle Morena: Logistics, 2018 available online in O'Reilly Safari Online

Martin Christopher: Logistics & Supply Chain Management, 5th Edition 2016 available online in O'Reilly Safari Online

Incoterms 2020 : ICC rules for the use of domestic and international trade terms

Teaching methods

Interactive lectures and exercises online via Zoom and some lectures and activities on campus in class if possible
(Depending on the COVID 19 restrictions spring 2021)

Group and individual assignments
MS Vision process mapping workshop

REAL GAME business simulation game

Content scheduling

Lectures and workshops (weeks 3 - 9)
Mid-term exam in Moodle (week 10)
REAL GAME simulation game sessions (weeks 11 - 18)

Further information

It is compulsory to participate 100 % at the REAL GAME simulation game sessions and complete all the assignments.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student 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)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student is 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)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student is able to analyze the business sector expertise and the development of his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student 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 methods and criteria

Exam 30 % (Moodle-exam)
Individual work and assignment 20 %
Participation in REAL GAME simulation game and group assignments based on the simulation 50 %