Supply Chain Management (5 ECTS)

Objective

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

Materials

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

Teaching methods

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

Completion alternatives

100% book exam

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

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