Supply Chain Management II, 7.5 Credits

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Only for students studing industrial economis.

Supply chain management has evolved from an operational issue, focusing on the optimization of an organization’s incoming goods, to a strategic issue of understanding effects of logistical systems on the overall supply chain. This supply chain typically encompasses multiple organizations interlinked locally, regionally and globally. Supply chain management II is an advanced course on supply chain issues with considerations not only for the immediate organization, but also for the overall industrial network, society in general and the environment. Reverse logistics and outsourcing are examples of issues rapidly growing in importance. In reverse logistics, organizations need to cater for not only products produced but also incorporate waste management. In outsourcing, organizations has a direct and indirect moral and contractual obligation to handle the environmental footprint and labour rights issues created by the overall supply chain. Further, resource constraints, e.g. peak oil, and climate change poses new challenges to logistical systems.

Expected learning outcomes

After completing this module, the student should be able to:

• demonstrate analytical and integrative skills on issues of supply chain management use contemporary supply chain management tools in creating more cost-efficient supply chains
• analyse the efficiency and effectiveness, of supply chain networks using different theoretical and value perspectives
• apply acquired knowledge to enable strategic decision-making based on supply chain considerations, including stakeholder dialogue
• analyse the impact of challenges in supply chain management networks, including resource constraints, environmental risks and labour rights
• analyse the increased role of reverse logistics and outsourcing on supply chain management
• demonstrate skills in working with and presenting advanced and integrative real-world supply chain problems.

Required Knowledge

7,5 hp  Supply Chain Management I eller motsvarande.

Form of instruction

This advanced course will be case-oriented. Students will work with one large case where conventional issues of supply chain management, such as localization, transportation, cost efficiency, customer orientation and optimization, will be at the core together with issues of environmental sustainability and global responsibility. Students’ basic understanding in supply chain management will now extend to a strategic level. In essence, students will work on a scientifically based evaluation report where they are to use their own prior knowledge of the subject matter together with contemporary research in the field of supply change management with a distinct environmental perspective.

Examination modes

The examination consists of a larger project assignment as well as an individual written examination. A larger case will be used throughout the course where each student will fulfill a specific assignment within the overall case structure. A passing grade is required for each part of the module.

The following grading system will be used:
Pass with distinction (Väl godkänd, Vg, 75% or more),
Pass (Godkänd, G, 50% or more)
Fail (Underkänd, U, less than 50%).

To receive the grade Pass with distinction (Väl godkänd) on the course, the student must have achieved that grade in three of the four modules.

Students who fail to present a photo ID at the occasion of a written examination cannot have their results registered.

In case of failure on seminar participation or individual and group assignments, compensating assignments must be completed in accordance with instructions given, no later than two weeks after the completion of the module.

Students who do not pass at the time of the normal written examination will be offered an opportunity to sit a further examination within a month. Beyond that, additional examination opportunities normally arise every academic year, one week prior to the start of the autumn term.

When a student has failed an examination on two occasions, he or she has a right to have another grading teacher. A written request for an alternative examiner should be handed to the director of studies no later than two weeks before the next examination opportunity.

Rules and regulations concerning the production of academic texts and correct referencing will be applicable to all written assignments. (see instructions in the Thesis manual. Thesis writing in Business Administration.) Urkund records may be used for control.

Lectures are normally not obligatory. However attendance is expected because the lectures are designed to facilitate students towards achieving course specific learning objectives. In addition lectures often provide insightful explanations of, and can supplement and provide contrast to, the course literature and other relevant course materials.

Student who has passed an examination cannot retake the examination to get a higher grading.

Grades on the course are awarded when students have passed all examinations and compulsory course elements.

Academic credit transfer
Academic credit transfers are according to the University credit transfer regulations.