Basics of supply chain management (5cr)

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.