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: 04.03.2021 - 09.04.2021
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 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 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
In 2022:
• Course Assignments 55%
• Final Exam 45%In 2021:
Final exam 45 points
Article reviews 21 points
Supply Chain Simulation 15 points
Case Studies 20 points
Class Participation 4 points
TOTAL 105 points
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Sessions 24-48h
Independent work 112-136h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Collection of articles and relevant book chapters
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Prerequisites: basic knowledge of operations management and supply chains
Strongly recommended 1 (or several) of the following courses to ensure that you understand relevant terms and concepts for the course:
Sustainable Supply Chains
Procurement and Strategic Sourcing
Process Analysis and Management
Business Decisions 2
FURTHER INFORMATION
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
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