Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After this course the student will master operations and business planning principles. The student is able to apply common forecasting techniques, inventory management models and capacity management methods for supply chain planning. In addition, the student understands the dynamic of sales and operations planning (S&OP) as well as its advanced form IBP (integrated business planning) and is able to facilitate such a cross-functional process in both manufacturing and service organisations.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 26.02.2019 - 04.04.2019

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Gautam Basu

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Katariina Kemppainen

Contact information for the course (valid 24.01.2019-21.12.2112):

Instructor: Professor of Practice Katariina Kemppainen

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Main topics include supply chain processes, S&OP process, financial and information sharing theories, planning and control framework, and supply chain planning software. In this course, planning and control framework covers demand forecasting, manufacturing planning, inventory management, shop floor control and order management.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    In 2022:

    • Course Assignments 55%
    • Final Exam 45%

    In 2021:

    Final exam 45 points
    Article reviews 21 points
    Supply Chain Simulation 15 points
    Case Studies 20 points
    Class Participation 4 points
    TOTAL 105 points

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Sessions 24-48h
    Independent work 112-136h

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Collection of articles and relevant book chapters

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Prerequisites:  basic knowledge of operations management and supply chains

    Strongly recommended 1 (or several) of the following courses to ensure that you understand relevant terms and concepts for the course:
    Sustainable Supply Chains
    Procurement and Strategic Sourcing
    Process Analysis and Management
    Business Decisions 2

Registration for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Via WebOodi.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Course will include a real-life case and several high-rank guest speakers.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    In minimum 15 students are required for the course to be organized.
    Priority is given to students majoring in ISM and minoring in SCM or ISM.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Course will include a real-life case and several high-rank guest speakers.