Objectives and competences
Student will:
• understand supply chain design and optimization
• know the principles of supply chain management
• know the applicability of digital technologies in the implementation of supply processes
Content (Syllabus outline)
1. The theory of supply chains
2. Digital tools and supply chain optimization
3. Supply chain planning, use of APS
4. Digitization of supply processes
5. Inventory management and risk reduction – using AI and IoT
6. Digital analytics and big data
7. Distribution strategies and strategic alliances
8. International Supply Chain Challenges
9. Transportation and Warehouse Management
10. Integration of advanced supply chain technologies
Learning and teaching methods
• Lecture and directed discussion.
• Case analysis
• Oriented independent research of supply chain problems.
• Tutorial with the use of simulation and optimization software.
• E-tutorial to consoldate knowledge
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of the course students will be able to:
• Understand supply chain theories and practices with a focus on digitalization.
• learn to use digital tools to optimize, plan and execute supply processes.
• Develop capabilities for inventory management, risk reduction and optimisation of transport and warehouses using digital technologies.
• Learn how to use data analytics, big data and advanced technologies to improve supply chains.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
- using IBM Process Modeler
using simulation tools
Readings
Temeljna literatura / Mandatory textbooks
1. Chopra, S., & Meindl, P. (2019). Supply chain management: strategy, planning, and operation (7th ed., global ed., str. 528). Pearson.
2. Mangan, J., Lalwani, C., & Calatayud, A. (2021). Global logistics and supply chain management (4th ed., str. XIII, 300, 16). Wiley.
Prerequisits
Conditions for taking the exam:
• Completed all e-tasks
• Prepared short research work
Additional information on implementation and assessment • seminar paper (50%)
• Written exam (50%)
