Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Student is able to

-use basic concepts of logistics and supply chain management.
- the principles of value chain formation.
- identify the impact of logistics and supply chains on the company's profitability and competitiveness.
- describe the importance of customer orientation and stakeholder cooperation throughout the supply chain.

Implementation and methods of teaching

No contact lectures, e-learning, assignments, exams

Timing and attendance

The course starts in September 2022, and is an online course that you can do in your own pace. More detailed instructions for enrolled students can be found from course Moodle page (will be opened on Tuesday 13.9.2022). The course ends in December and grades are available in January 2023.

Learning material and recommended literature

Waters, Donald: Supply Chain Management, and Introduction to Logistics
Lecture materials

Alternative completion methods

Book exam at the campus, agree with teacher

Exam retakes

According to degree regulations, agree with teacher

Learning environment

Moodle, Teams, Zoom

Student time use and work load

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

Contents

The student is able to
- describe the supply network entity and understand its role in a company’s profitability
- use the methods applied in the development and monitoring of a supply network

Assessment criteria

Assignments, exams, self-evaluation

Assessment scale

1-5

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

Apply some of the professional concepts and demonstrate their familiarity with the knowledge base
of the field in question. Describe the logistical starting points, needs and grounds of action.

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

Apply professional concepts in a consistent manner. Identify the logistical starting points, needs and grounds of action.

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

Apply professional concepts expertly. Compare different logistical options of action.