Basics of supply chain management (5cr)

Code: GLO3LH101B-3003

Basic information of implementation


Enrollment
01.08.2018 - 24.08.2018
Enrolment for the implementation has ended.
Timing
20.08.2018 - 12.10.2018
Implementation has ended.
ECTS Credits
5 cr
Campus
Pasila Campus
Teaching languages
English
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
HELI Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
Sami Hartikainen
Miikka Mäkelä
Timo Rima
Groups
LH4PAGLO
LH4PAGLO Suuntautumismoduuli (N) Global markets and trade, RUNKOmoduuli
EXCH
EXCH Exchange students
EIpalautetta
Ei kerätä palautetta
Course
GLO3LH101B

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Week 34
Wed 22.8. 8.15-11.00, classroom #3005, Course introduction & orientation, Assignment go-though.
Fri 24.8. 8.15-11.00, classroom #2001, What is SCM made of? Pre-assignment, Assignment go-though continued, if needed.
Week 35
Wed 29.8. 8.15-11.00, classroom #4004, International logistics.
Fri 31.8. 8.15-11.00, classroom #2001, Financial importance of logistics, Logistics Costs.
Week 36
Wed 5.9. 8.15-11.00, classroom #3005, Purchasing, Financial importance of purchasing.
Fri 7.9. 8.15-11.00, classroom #4013, Assignment clinic (bring your laptops) – process portrayal presented here.
Week 37
Wed 12.9. 8.15-11.00, classroom #3005, Ethical sourcing.
Fri 14.9. 8.15-11.00, classroom #2001, Logistics functions.
Week 38
Wed 19.9. 8.15-11.00, classroom #3005, Reverse logistics, Incoterms (International Commercial Terms).
Fri 21.9. 8.15-11.00, classroom #4013, Assignment clinic (bring your laptops).
Week 39
Wed 26.9. 8.15-11.00, classroom #3005, Outsourcing and Risk management, Customer service in logistics.
Fri 28.9. 8.15-11.00, classroom #4205, Assignment clinic (bring your laptops).
Week 40
Wed 3.10. 8.15-11.00, classroom #3005, “Business On The Move” - SCM board game simulation.
Fri 5.10. 8.15-11.00, classroom #2001, “Business On The Move” - SCM board game simulation.
Week 41
Wed 10.10. 8.15-11.00, classroom #4004, Examination.
Fri 12.10. 8.15-11.00, classroom #4013, Final assignment clinic (bring your laptops).

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

As an alternative, the student can choose the course SCM1LF101 'Basics of Supply Chain Management' 5cr from the Degree Programme in International Business.

RPL: If the student has acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, she/he can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through the studies.

Materials

Lecture materials, articles, cases, video clips etc. material provided in Moodle or hand-outs given by the lecturer.
Supplementary reading: Murphy, Paul & Knemeyer, Michael 2015: Contemporary Logistics. 11th edition. Global edition. Harlow. Pearson.

Teaching methods and instruction

Contact lessons, an examination and 2 individual learning assignments.

Working life connections

The module uses real-life cases, simulations game and company visitors to lessons.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

The examination is held on Wed 10.10. at 8.15-11.00 in classroom #4004.
Contact lecturer by email to set a date and a method for a re-examination that meets your demands the best.

Internationality

The course is taught in English, can be attended by international students and all assignments are related to the internationalization efforts of a company. The course is international by definition.

Completion alternatives

None.

Learning assignments

Two learning assignments:
Assignment 1: “SCM magazine article or presentation”
Assignment 2: “SCM process of toy manufacturer Lego portrayed as process”
Both the assignments have 25 % weight on students’ course grade.

Assessment methods

Examination and both the individual assignments are graded in 0-5 (with halves and quarters included). Examination has 50 % weight and each learning assignment a 25 % weight. A weighted average is calculated and that determines one's final course grade.

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