Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the significance of a supply network in achieving company competitiveness and customer benefit
- exploit the tools of supply network development

Implementation and methods of teaching

This will be an online course due to Corona. More detailed instructions about participation will be sent to enrolled participants during week 37. Lectures will be held according to schedule.

Timing and attendance

Lectures will be held via Zoom and are not recorded. Participation recommended.

Learning material and recommended literature

Lecture notes and materials in Moodle.
Also:
The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit by Richards and Grinsted

Alternative completion methods

Book exam via Exam.

Exam retakes

Agree with the teacher.

Learning environment

Zoom, Moodle

Student time use and work load

1 ECTS is about 27 hours of students work (5 ECTS = 135 hours)

Contents

The student is able to describe the meaning of supply chain for the competitiveness of the company and customer benefits. The student is able to use proper tools for supply chain management,

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Supply network, Basics of Logistics or other similar knowledge.

Assessment criteria

Individual assignments and weekly written learning diary.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to
- describe the supply chain and recognize possible problems, risks and development opportunities
- understand benefits and cost savings achieved with SC development
- identify different functions, understands their effects on customer service level and costs in the entire supply chain

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to
- describe the supply chain and recognize possible problems, risks and development opportunities
- analyse benefits and cost savings achieved with SC development
- create different function models taking into consideration their effects on customer service level and costs in the entire supply chain
- plan projects and functions for developing the supply chain

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to
- describe the supply chain and recognize possible problems, risks and development opportunities
- analyse benefits and cost savings achieved with SC development
- create different function models taking into consideration their effects on customer service level and costs in the entire supply chain
- plan and establish projects and functions for developing the supply chain