35E03000 - Sustainable Supply Chains, Lecture, 2.9.2024-16.10.2024

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 and circular economy approaches can be incorporated into different stages of a supply chain, and how these will impact supply chain performance. The course will also provide insights on the challenges and solutions related to the implementation issues in supply chain sustainability for organizations and industries.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 02.09.2024 - 16.10.2024

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

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    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 and circular economy approaches can be incorporated into different stages of a supply chain, and how these will impact supply chain performance. The course will also provide insights on the challenges and solutions related to the implementation issues in supply chain sustainability for organizations and industries.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Exam
    Assignments (group & individual assignments)

Workload

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    Lectures
    Independent work
    Exam

DETAILS

Study Material

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    Several academic articles, details will be given in the syllabys.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Autumn I

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