Objectives and competences
The course Strategic supply chain management with data application enables students to gain an in-depth understanding of efficient inventory and production management in the supply chain. Students develop competencies for independent research in the field of planning and management of flows (goods, information and services) between supply chain members.
Content (Syllabus outline)
1. 1. Designing the Supply Chain Network
2. Inventory management and production planning
3. Coordinating inventory management in the supply chain
4. Production optimization in the supply chain
5. Designing and planning transportation networks
6. Data practicum
Learning and teaching methods
- Interactive lectures with and group discussions.
- Practical tutorial based on simulation software.
- Independent research and critical study of materials.
- Practice of communication skills through presentations.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
1. Student will critically assess and deeply understand inventory and production management in the supply chain. (PILO 2a)
2. Student will systematically identify and analyse logistic processes by integrating theoretical knowledge and practical examples. (PILO 1a, PILO 2a)
3. Student will develop the ability to perform in international supply chains. (PILO 2b, PILO 2c)
4. Student will master methodologies for independent research in the field of supply chain management, including use of simulatuion software. (PILO 3a)
5. Student will effectively communicate international logistic strategies. (PILO 3b)
6. Student will apply acquired theoretical knowledge for practical engagement and solving specific challenges in planning of transport solutions. (PILO 3c)
7. Student will develop skills for independent work and leadership in solving short tasks in teams, improving communication and collaborative abilities. (PILO 3c)
8. Student will develop and demonstrate ethical decision-making in supply chain management. (PILO 4a)
9. Student will critically evaluate the impact of supply chains on environment and society. (PILO 4b)
The PILO label (i.e., Programme Intended Learning Outcomes) defines the contribution of each listed intended learning outcome of a course towards achieving the general and/or subject-specific competencies or learning outcomes acquired through the programme.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
1. Student will critically assess and deeply understand inventory and production management in the supply chain. (PILO 2a)
2. Student will systematically identify and analyse logistic processes by integrating theoretical knowledge and practical examples. (PILO 1a, PILO 2a)
3. Student will develop the ability to perform in international supply chains. (PILO 2b, PILO 2c)
4. Student will master methodologies for independent research in the field of supply chain management, including use of simulatuion software. (PILO 3a)
5. Student will effectively communicate international logistic strategies. (PILO 3b)
6. Student will apply acquired theoretical knowledge for practical engagement and solving specific challenges in planning of transport solutions. (PILO 3c)
7. Student will develop skills for independent work and leadership in solving short tasks in teams, improving communication and collaborative abilities. (PILO 3c)
8. Student will develop and demonstrate ethical decision-making in supply chain management. (PILO 4a)
9. Student will critically evaluate the impact of supply chains on environment and society. (PILO 4b)
The PILO label (i.e., Programme Intended Learning Outcomes) defines the contribution of each listed intended learning outcome of a course towards achieving the general and/or subject-specific competencies or learning outcomes acquired through the programme.
Readings
Temeljna študijska literatura (Compulsory textbooks):
1. Silver, Edward A., Pyke, David F., Thomas, Douglas J. 2017. Inventory and Production Management in Supply Chains. New York: CRC Press.
Dodatna študijska literatura (Additional textbooks):
2. Chopra, Sunil, Meindl, Peter. 2019. Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation. Harlow: Pearson.
3. Vandeput, Nicolas. 2020. Inventory Optimization: Models and Simulations. Berlin: De Gruyter.
Additional information on implementation and assessment • written exam 50 %
• seminar paper 40 %
• in-class participation 10 %
Written exam - individual written exam
Seminar paper - writing and presenting of seminar paper
In-class participation - short tasks based on case studies
