Supply Chain Management (5 cr)

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

Location and time

Online lectures on Mondays 9-12

Teaching methods

Interactive online lectures and exercises

Group and individual assignments

REAL GAME simulation

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

Moodle Quizzes 20%
Excel & Visio assignments 10%
Exam 50% (Moodle-exam, online)
Two options how to complete the applied portion (30%) of the course:
Participation to the RealGame business simulation (on campus)
SCM case study report