35E03000 - Sustainable Supply Chains, Lecture, 13.9.2021-26.10.2021

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: 13.09.2021 - 26.10.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Katri Kauppi

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Autumn 2021

    20% Exam
    80% Assignments (group & individual assignments)

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures 24 h (online)
    Independent work 133h
    Exam 3h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    15 Life on Land

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    In minimum 15 students are required for the course to be organized.


    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I

    2021-2022 Autumn I


    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=35E03000


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