Supply Chain Management (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student
• understands the goals and importance of supply chain management and the key logistical functions and decisions affecting the company in an international business environment
• comprehends the impact of logistics on the competitiveness of companies and economies
• understands the role of technology and sustainability in supply chain management
• is aware of the knowledge and skills required in the field of logistics and supply chain management
• can apply process thinking and process mapping tools when describing a company's processes
• is able to apply key performance indicators to develop logistics and supply chain operations.

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

Teaching methods

Interactive lectures and exercises in the class
Simulation game REAL GAME
Group and individual assignments

Learning materials and recommended literature

Lecture notes ja articles, excercises

Logistiikan ja toimitusketjun hallinnan perusteet, (toim. SHL ja LOGY ry), 2011 tai www.logistiikanmaailma.fi

Incoterms 2020 : ICC rules for the use of domestic and international trade terms. (Tai vastaavat tiedot muusta lähteestä.)

Additional material:
John Mangan and Chandra Lalwani: Global logistics and supply chain management, (2016) Wiley, 3rd edition, Chapters: 1,5,7,8,9,10,11
Ulla Tapaninen: Logistiikka ja liikennejärjestelmät, 2018, Gaudeamus Oy
David B. Grant: Logistics Management, Pearson 2012, Chapters: 1,3,4,5,6,8
A. Harrison and R. van Hoek: Logistics Management and Strategy, Competing through the supply chain, 6th edition 2019
M. Christopher: Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Creating Value-Adding Networks, 4th edition 2011

Alternative completion methods of implementation

100% book exam

Assessment methods and criteria

Mid-term exam 30 %
Company-case group assignment 20 %
REAL GAME group assignment 30 %
REAL GAME group assignment 20 %

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in leisure, learning and working life situations
• understands the importance of expertise in business and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in leisure, learning and working life situations
• is able to analyse expertise in business and their own development towards expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.