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
This course aims to provide students with a solid understanding of the various strategies, structures, processes, and performance dimensions related to supply chain management (SCM). It will cover key concepts, models, and mechanisms developed for coordinating demand and supply networks. The objective of the course is to develop skills in analyzing complex supply chain systems and applying this knowledge in the course project. Each student is expected to form a personal view of the theory of SCM; critically assess qualitative & quantitative supply chain models; exercise his/her knowledge in in an innovative manner through the development of a solution, addressing a critical issue(s) in supply chain management.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 20.04.2021 - 04.06.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Gautam Basu
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Gautam Basu
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
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 covered in this course are:
- Supply Chain Strategies, Structure, Processes
- Uncertainity and Risk in Supply Chains
- Supply Chain Performance
- Supply Chain Contracts & Incentives
- Collaborative Models & Information Sharing in Supply Chains
- Future Directions in SCM
There will also be a course project where the students will form teams and be able to apply their theoretical and practical knowledge towards a specific problem / issue within the supply chain domain (e.g.)demand-supply matching, flow coordination, sharing of supply chain information, collaborative planning, transportation lead time reduction, supply chain risk mitigation, logistics synchronization, supply chain contracting, etc..
Students are encouraged to exercise creative and innovative thinking in order to: propose a solution addressing a specific supply chain problem; identify size of the market; analyze the costs and benefits; and develop a business and revenue model for the proposed solution.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Students will be assessed based on the following criteria and assignements:
- Final Exam
- Article Reviews
- Course Project
- Class Participation
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Sessions 36h
Independent work 121h
Exam 3h
Total 160h (6 ECTS)
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Recommended textbooks in order of relevance include:
Matching Supply with Demand: Introduction to Operations Management (3rd edition) by Cachon & Terwiesch (highly recommended)
Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies and Case Studies by
Simchi-Levi
Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation by Chopra & Meindl
Supply Chain Logistics Management by Donald Bowersox et al
Supply Chain Risk Management: Vunerability & Resilience in Logistics by Waters
In addition to this, students are required to prepare 9 reviews of academic articles related to the course topics.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Prerequisites: students should have a foundational knowledge of operations management and supply chains
Strongly recommended to already have taken at least 1 or several of the following:
- Sustainable Supply Chains
- Procurement and Strategic Sourcing
- Process Analysis and Management
- Quality and Performance Management
- Sales and Operations Planning
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- Teacher: Basu Gautam