Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to evaluate the potential changes caused by digitalization to how procurement is conducted in the future and draw practical conclusions from the procurement technology landscape. The student is able to evaluate the automation needs of procurement, understands procure to pay process design and is able to make recommendations on full house suite or best of breed solution options. The student is able to evaluate where relevant data can be obtained to support decision making in procurement and is able to utilize the data effectively in a practical setting. The student acknowledges the value of supply market intelligence in procurement and is able to analyze supply markets with advanced tools and information sources. The student understands the role of procurement analytics in driving value. The student is able to utilize procurement analytics in identifying opportunities and savings potential, risk management, and forecasting. The student is able to make effective use of procurement analytics in performance management and benchmarking.The student is able to identify suitable tools for driving supply chain sustainability.

Content

-Data management and data strategy
-Procurement digitalization
-Procurement analytics
-Supply market intelligence
-Metrics and dashboards

Materials

All reading materials will be linked in the course’s Moodle module.

Teaching methods

Zoom lectures, videos, Moodle quizzes, assignments (2) and own practice / reading.

Student workload

1cr=27h

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

Assessment methods and criteria

• 10%, Pass/Fail, Assignment 1: Procurement Technology Presentation
• 30%, Grade 0-5, Moodle Quizzes
• 60%, Grade 0-5, Assignment 2: Procurement Technology Review

Prerequisites

- An appropriate Bachelor's Degree
- Additionally, if you are interested in attending the Procurement courses: an appropriate Bachelor's Degree, as well as basic studies and / or work experience in the field of procurement, is required

Further information

The language of tuition is English.