Application deadline

Type of course

Admission requirements

A relevant undergraduate bachelor Engineering programme with minimum 30 credits Mathematics/statistics topics

Application code: 9371 

STE6271

Course content

The course explores the historical development of logistics to supply chain management. The necessity and importance of supply chain management in current competition-intensified global market are stated. In addition to the traditional performances of a supply chain, sustainablity is explored and discussed as important performance with increasing relevance in managing supply chain. 

During the course,we will also discuss key strategic drivers of supply chain performance. Theories, technologies, methods and tools in managing these drivers will also be explored. Other relevant contents include:

1. basic theories in competitive strategy

2. the strategic balance and basic elements in supply chain management 

3. Network planning and distribution 

4. Forecasting and revenue management

5. International supply chain and sourcing management

6. Green perspectives - from ´cradle-to-cradle´

Objectives of the course

The course will provide knowledge:

• within the academic field of logistics and supply chain management and specialized insight in managing drivers for performance management of a supply chain
• on different theories and methods in the field of supply chain management
• has thorough knowledge of the different theories and methodologies that enable holistic thinking of an industrial system

The course enable students to acquire skills in:

• using the theoretical knowledge and methods and can work systematically and independently on practical and theoretical problems
• using relevant methods in supply chain management to perform research and development work in an independent manner
• can carry out an independent, limited research or development project within the field of supply chain management

After completing the course, a student should be able to:

• apply the knowledge and skills within supply chain management to related areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects
• communicate about academic issues and with relevant industrial sectors by using the relevant terminology to communicate with specialists and also with the general public
• contribute to new thinking and innovation processes by using the knowledge and skills from the course.

Language of instruction and examination

Teaching methods

Assessment

Mandatory tasks:

The spesification of mandatory tasks will be given in the beginning of the course.

Evaluation

3 hours written exam, which account for the total grade of the course. Grading will be done by A-F grading scale, F is Fail. A re-sit exam will be arranged for this course.

Recommended reading/syllabus

Chopra, S., Meindl, P. 2013. (5.ed.) Supply Chain Management: strategy, planning, and operation. Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN: +78-0-13-274395-2

Additional literature

Will be given during the course.