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: 27.02.2024 - 19.04.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Heikki Peura

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
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    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 for whole curriculum period:

    Course Assignments 
    Final Exam 

     

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Sessions 
    Independent work 

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Collection of lecture materials, articles, relevant book chapters, case studies, and other 

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring IV - V
    2023-2024 Spring IV - V