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Sustainable Supply Chains (5 cr)

Code: LC00EG89-3004

General information


Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 11.08.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
4 cr
Virtual portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
On-campus and online
Unit
(2019-2024) School of Business
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
English
Seats
20 - 35
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics
Teachers
Misa Bakajic
Teacher in charge
Suvi Moll
Groups
LXC22_SCM
LXC22_SupplyChainManagement
LC22R_SCM
Incoming DD Rennes 3rd year students Supply Chain Management
LB22S_SCM
Incoming DD Stuttgart Supply Chain Management
LD22B_L_SCM
Incoming DD Switzerland Supply Chain Management
Course
LC00EG89

Implementation has 15 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 45 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Wed 28.08.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
(3 h 0 min)
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MMA224 Oppimistila
Wed 04.09.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
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MMA224 Oppimistila
Wed 11.09.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
(3 h 0 min)
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MMB235 Fysiikan Demolaboratorio
Wed 18.09.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
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MMB235 Fysiikan Demolaboratorio
Wed 25.09.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
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MMB235 Fysiikan Demolaboratorio
Wed 02.10.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
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MMB235 Fysiikan Demolaboratorio
Wed 09.10.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
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MMB235 Fysiikan Demolaboratorio
Wed 23.10.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
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MMC304 Oppimistila
Wed 30.10.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
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MMC304 Oppimistila
Wed 06.11.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
(3 h 0 min)
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MMB235 Fysiikan Demolaboratorio
Wed 13.11.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
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MMB235 Fysiikan Demolaboratorio
Wed 20.11.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
(3 h 0 min)
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MMB235 Fysiikan Demolaboratorio
Wed 27.11.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
(3 h 0 min)
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MMB235 Fysiikan Demolaboratorio
Wed 04.12.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
(3 h 0 min)
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MMB235 Fysiikan Demolaboratorio
Wed 11.12.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
(3 h 0 min)
Sustainable Supply Chains LC00EG89-3004
MMB235 Fysiikan Demolaboratorio
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

The student understands the impact of logistics operations on environment and on society and learns different ways to reduce that impact.

The student is able to analyze how environmental and corporate social responsibility issues impact on product design, procurement, production, packaging, warehousing, transportation and delivery.

The student understands the concepts of recycling and circular economy and their business potential. The student is able to analyze and interpret sustainability reporting. The student recognized the role of logistics in humanitarian operations.

Content

- Corporate social responsibility, supply chain ethics and code of conduct
- Sustainability reporting frameworks and guidelines
- Measuring sustainability in supply chains
- Sustainability and energy efficiency in different logistics functions
- Circular economy, reverse logistics and recycling
- Sustainable and smart city logistics
- Humanitarian supply chain operations

Location and time

Metropolia Myyrmäki Campus
MMA215

Materials

Yann Bouchery, C. J. C. 2017. Sustainable Supply Chains. Springer International Publishing.

https://metropolia.finna.fi/Record/nelli15.3710000000872842?sid=4708140680

Teaching methods

Lectures will take place at Myyrmäki campus.

Group and individual assignments:

CSR group assignment 25%
CE group Negotiation 25%
Guest Lecture OR SCM Carbon Assessment individual assignment 10%
Final exam 40%



Guest lectures if possible

Exam schedules

More details will be announced later.

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

Individual coursework and assignments 40 %
Group assignments 60 %

Qualifications

Supply Chain Management or equivalent basic studies

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