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. Optimization of Supply chains
3. Planning in supply chain
4. Supply chain execution (main processes)
5. The value of information
6. Distribution strategies and strategic Alliances
7. International issues in supply chain management
8. Coordinated product and supply chain design
9. Transport and warehouse management
10. Digital technology for supply chain
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:
• optimize supply chain
• optimize supply processes
• improve the planning system
• optimize the inventory levels
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
- using IBM Process Modeler
using simulation tools
Readings
Temeljna literatura / Mandatory textbooks
• Roblek, M.: Zapiski predavanja (za vsako študijsko leto).
• Mangan, J., & Lalwani, C. L. (2016). Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 2016, John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
• Gartner Group: Supply Chain trends (last edition)
• SCOR and APQC: Best practices reference models for global excellency in Supply Chain (last editions)
Prerequisits
Conditions for taking the exam:
• Completed all e-tasks
• Prepared short research work
Additional information on implementation and assessment • Individual research work 30%
• Written exam 70 %
