Sustainable Supply Chains (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

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

Prerequisites

Supply Chain Management or equivalent basic studies

Teaching methods

Lectures will take place at Myyrmäki campus. Online lectures will be announced separately.

Interactive lectures and exercises in class
Business simulations and cases
Self-study: given literature and assignments
Guest lectures if possible

Location and time

Metropolia Myyrmäki Campus
MMA207

The course begins on August 27 and concludes on December 10th. Classes will be held weekly on Wednesdays from 14:00 to 16:30, according to the provided schedule. Please note that there may be some weeks off, so students should regularly check the weekly schedule for any updates.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Yann Bouchery, C. J. C. 2017. Sustainable Supply Chains. Springer International Publishing.
https://metropolia.finna.fi/Record/nelli15.3710000000872842?sid=4708140680

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Exam dates and retake possibilities

Scheduled exams:

Week 43 October 22 Mid-term exam
Week 49 December 3 Final Exam

Resit exam:
All resit exams are scheduled Week 50

Student workload

1 cr = 27 h

Content scheduling

There will NOT be teaching on the following weeks: 37, 39 ,42 , 48

Assessment methods and criteria

This course involves independent reading and classroom discussions which help the student succeed in the exams and group work. Grade is evenly split between exams and group work.

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.