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
The course is intended to provide an overall understanding of the triple bottom line i.e. economic, environmental and social sustainability in the context of supply chains. Students will understand the various ways in which environmental and social sustainability strategies and practices can be incorporated into different stages of a supply chain, and how these will impact supply chain (economic) performance. The course will also provide insights on the challenges related to the implementation issues in supply chain sustainability for organizations as well as for some key industries.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 07.09.2020 - 20.10.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Katri Kauppi, Katri Kauppi
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Katri Kauppi, Katri Kauppi
Contact information for the course (valid 18.08.2020-21.12.2112):
katri.kauppi@aalto.fi
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:
The course topics include the triple bottom line in supply chain context, benefits of sustainability in supply chains, environmental issues in purchasing and supply, sustainability in logistics, social sustainability in supply chains, sustainability sertifications and implementation issues. Both organization and industry perspectives are discussed on the course.
Applies in this implementation:
LECTURE
1 – Why sustainable supply chain management?LECTURE
2 - The triple bottom line – management and measures of economic, social and
environmental sustainability in SCMLECTURE
3 - Green procurementLECTURE 4 -
Sustainable transportation and warehousingLECTURE
5 - Green products and manufacturingLECTURE 6 – Circular
LECTURE 7 & 8 guest lectures
EconomyLECTURE
9 –Socially sustainable SCMLECTURE 10 – Purchasing ethics
LECTURE 11 - Sustainability certifications
LECTURE
12 - Implementation issues – how to get started
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Autumn 2021
20% Exam
80% Assignments (group & individual assignments)Applies in this implementation:
Pending approval by the school committee on teaching related matters, the assessment methods have changed slightly due to change to an online course mode:
25% Multiple choice quizzes based on pre-recorded
video lectures55% Assignments (group & individual assignments)
Please see pdf syllabus on course website for more details on the assignments
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures 24 h (online)
Independent work 133h
Exam 3h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Course book:
Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Principles and Practices for Sustainable Operations and Management, 2nd Edition by David B. Grant, Chee Yew Wong and Alexander Trautrims. Kogan Page Ltd. 2017.
ISBN-13: 978-0749478278
ISBN-10: 0749478276
Several academic articles will also be included in the study material, details will be given in the syllabys.Applies in this implementation:
Please see pdf syllabus on mycourses
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Recommended Tuotantotalouden perusteet 35A00310 or similar principles of operations management course
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action
15 Life on Land
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