Objectives and competences
The objectives of the course are:
• to theoretically define an agile approach to project work and practically explain the use of agile methods with the support of a software tool,
• to define processes in the supply chain according to the multi-level SCOR process architecture,
• to theoretically define the design and modeling of processes and practically demonstrate the procedure using a software tool,
• to identify lean and demonstrate an approach to increase lean parameters processes.
Competences that students acquire:
• train for the use of agile methods at work on projects,
• learn to use information support for the agile project work,
• get familiar with the multi-level process architecture according to the SCOR model and individual groups of processes,
• to be able to search for standard processes and their planning at the operational level,
• gain the ability to model business processes (BPM),
• obtain theoretical backgrounds on lean and processes.
Content (Syllabus outline)
1. Agile approach to project work (agile and agile approach, agile methods and their use, establishing an agile team and team roles, information support for agile project implementation).
2. Processes in supply chain (multi-level process architecture according to SCOR).
3. Process planning and modeling (Business Process Modeling: definition, methods, importance of BPM in digitized companies).
4. Lean and processes (Lean, lean house, lean tools, lean Processes).
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures: Students understand the theoretical frameworks of the course. Part of the lecture course is in a classroom while the rest is in the form of e-learning (e-lectures may be given via video-conferencing or with the help of specially designed e-material in a virtual electronic learning environment).
Tutorials: Students enhance their theoretical knowledge and are able to apply it. Part of the seminar is in a classroom while the rest is in the form of e-learning (e-tutorials may be given via video-conferencing or with the help of specially designed e-material in a virtual electronic learning environment).
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student is able to:
• establish an agile project team and divide the roles,
• use agile methods at project work,
• find and use software support for agile work on the project,
• use the SCOR model as a baseline for supply chain process planning,
• map the business process,
• simulate the operation of the mapped proces,
• analyze the simulation results of the mapped process,
• approach the establishment of lean supply chain processes.
Readings
Stare, A. (2021). Agilno!?: projekti, zaposleni, podjetja (1. natis). Agencija Poti.
Baudin, M. (2002). Lean assembly: the nuts and bolts of making assembly operations flow. CRC Press.
Baudin, M. (2004). Lean Logistics: The Nuts and Bolts of Delivering Materials and Goods. Productivity Press.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Successful completion of e-lectures and e-tutorials is a prerequisite for entering the exam.
• Grade from e-lectures 10%
• Grade from e-tutorials 10%
• Written exam50%
• Individual project or seminar paper 30%
