Supply Chain Management (5 cr)

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.

The student is able to enhance sustainable supply chain management.

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

Location and time

Lectures according schedule.

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, (2021) Wiley, 4th edition,
Ulla Tapaninen: Logistiikka ja liikennejärjestelmät, 2018, Gaudeamus Oy
David B. Grant: Sustainable logistics and supply chain management : principles and practices for sustainable operations and management, 2023
A. Harrison and R. van Hoek: Logistics Management and Strategy, Competing through the supply chain, 6th edition 2019
M. Christopher: Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Pearson 2023

Teaching methods

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

Completion alternatives

100% book exam

Further information

Tuition in finnish

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 his/her 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 his/her 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

Mid-term exam 40 %
Company-case group assignment 20 %
REAL GAME group assignment 40 %