Global Sourcing (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Students recognize the strategic role of sourcing and supplier relationship management. They will learn to select, develop and execute appropriate sourcing strategies and processes. They will become familiar with some specific areas of sourcing like service sourcing, public procurement and e-procurement. They will become familiar with the ethical sourcing principles and initiatives.

Content

• Sourcing strategies and processes
• Supplier relationship management
• Service sourcing
• Public procurement
• E-procurement
• Ethical sourcing

Prerequisites

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Location and time

The lectures will take place online on zoom on Thursdays 8:30 - 11:00. Materials and case studies will be in Moodle.
Link to zoom invite: https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/65026145455
Link to Moodle: https://moodle.metropolia.fi/course/view.php?id=2321
Enrolment Key "globalsource"

Learning materials and recommended literature

A. J. van Weele: Purchasing and Supply Chain Management: analysis, strategy, planning and practice (2014), Cengage Learning, 6th edition (or earlier, whatever you can get your hands on)

Materials videos, articles, presentations to be shared on Moodle.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result