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

Lectures, e-learning, assignments, exams. This is entirely an online course without lectures. There will be one large group assignment that you need to do, more detailed instructions are given in Moodle once the course starts.

Timing and attendance

Timing: see TimeEdit and course Moodle page

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

During the course, we will go through the basics of supply chain management. You will understand the meaning of logistics and SC management, and how do they affect the profitability of any company. On this course, you will get an oversight of the interesting world of logistics. We will not dive deep into any topic, but this course acts as ground for more advanced courses.

After the course, 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.