Objectives and competences
In this course students:
1. Enhance their theoretical knowledge in the field of supply chain management and are able to apply it.
2. Gain the ability to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice in the field of business logistics.
3. Acquire holistic approach to analysis of logistics processes.
4. Acquire advanced knowledge of basic theoretical approaches in the field of logistics services in international business.
Content (Syllabus outline)
1. Introduction
2. Structure and organisation of supply chain
3. Production issues for supply chain
4. Transport and logistics services in supply chain
5. Supply chain management
6. Supply chain integration
7. Global suppy chain
8. E-commerce and supply chain
Learning and teaching methods
- lectures;
- case studies;
- seminar paper
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Students:
1. Acquire specific knowledge in the field of supply chain management.
2. Have a detailed knowledge of theories in the field of business logistics.
3. Learn how to analyse and synthesise different approaches in the field of logistics processes.
4. Are able to pursue further analysis regarding business logistics.
5. Can demonstrate awareness of wider social and environmental ethical issues in areas of logistics.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Cognitive/Intellectual skills:
Students:
1. Understand and apply critical analysis and theory development and their usability in solving real professional problems, with minimum guidance.
2. Get the ability to search for and synthesize new information from the field of supply chain management in literature and praxis.
3. Synthesize different knowledge and procedures and are aware of importance of use of professional literature.
4. Can select appropriate techniques for problem solving and are able to evaluate the importance and significance of data.
5. Can identify key aspects of problem from different viewpoints.
Key/Transferable skills
Students:
1. Further develop skills and expertise in the use of knowledge in a specific working area.
2. Upgrade the ability to become an autonomous learner.
3. Upgrade the ability to apply information technology.
4. Upgrade the ability to work in pairs and groups.
5. Further develop their communication skills in an effective manner to effectively and professionally communicate.
Practical skills:
Students:
1. Get practical experience in the field of supply chain management.
2. Are able to act autonomously with defined guidelines and certain level of supervision.
Readings
1. Jonsson, Patrik. 2008. Logistics and Supply Chain Management. London: McGraw-Hill.
Additional information on implementation and assessment - written exam;
- seminar paper;
- active participation at tutorials
- Written exam can be substituted with two tests during the study semester.
