The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Level/category
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
At the end of the course the student is
expected to be able to understand how supply
chain management contributes to the
profitability and competitiveness of the
company. The student
is also familiar with processes and methods
used to improve supply chain operations.
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to give students an
understanding of key concepts related to supply
chain management. This includes supply chain
management strategies, as well as inventory
management.
Course contents
- SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY AND KPI:s
- SUPPLY CHAIN LOCATION DECISIONS
- SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING AND SCHEDULING
- TRANSPARENCY OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN
Prerequisites and co-requisites
International Business Logistics module (20 cr) or
equvivalent
Previous course names
None
Additional information
Attendance at lectures is not mandatory but is
highly recommended. Handing in assignments
on time is mandatory.
Recommended or required reading
Logistics and supply chain management :
strategies for reducing cost and improving
service / Martin Christopher.
2nd ed./London/Financial Times Prentice Hall,
1998.
Study activities
- Lectures - 30 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
- Practical exercises - 17 hours
- Individual studies - 76 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 133 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 133 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment requirements
Assignments and a final examination.
Teacher
Broth Joacim
Examiner
Fabricius Susanna
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended