Basics of Supply Chain Management (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Course starts on 22.8 (in class 3008) and ends 10.12.
Classes on Mondays at 9.00-12.45
For further details, see the schedule in Moodle

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Recognising and validating prior learning (RPL)
If you have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, you can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through your studies. More information and instructions for RPL are available at MyNet.

Course Formats
Contact and distant sessions or virtual course or project course or intensive course or educationalisation.

Materials

Material available in Moodle.
Course book: Murphy and Knemeyer: Contemporary Logistics.

Teaching methods and instruction

PBL (problem-based learning method)
Tutor´s supporting lectures
Team discussions and team work

Working life connections

Examples and exercises are business related.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

In this implementation there is no exam or re-exams.

Internationality

Understanding the basic terms of SCM and logistics is an important factor in the foreign trade. Working in the multinational team in a English language is a good practise for the international work life. The course material has an international focus. Assignments related to the international logistics service providers and international logistics plan have an international focus.

Learning assignments

Individual self-study for PBL (problem-based learning method),
PBL closing sessions in small PBL groups,
team assignments

Assessment methods

PBL closing session: 15 % each (3 in total)
Team assignments: 10-30 % each
See details in Moodle