The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

3 (2024-01-01 to 2024-03-17)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

2

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:

Fact based decision making competency
Local and Global Societal Competencies
Customer centric competency

SDG's in focus:

#8: Decent work and economic growth
#9: Industry, Innovation and infrastructure
#12: Responsible consumption and production
#17: Partnership for the goals

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this study unit:

You know how to define key concepts related to
supply chain management. (Knowledge)

You have a theoretical understanding about risk
management in the
supply chain. (Knowledge)

You have the ability to categorize suppliers and
products and plan
for a suitable management strategy. (Skills)

You have the ability to apply processes, methods
and tools to improve
supply chain operations. (Skills)

You have the ability to analyse and act on
sustainability challenges
in the supply chain. (Skills)

You have the ability to reflect on different facts
related to
business opportunities. (Approach)

Course contents

- Supply chain strategy and Logistic KPI:s
- Logistics planning and time as an factor
- Sustainability and transparency of the supply
chain

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Introduction to Logistics passed

Previous course names

None

Additional information

Compulsory attendance in the introduction lecture
and guest lectures

Recommended or required reading

Martin Christopher 2016, Logistics and Supply Chain
Management: strategies for reducing cost and
improving service, 2nd edition/London/Financial
Times Prentice Hall

Study activities

  • Lectures - 30 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
  • Practical exercises - 17 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 50 hours
  • Individual studies - 28 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

To pass the course, the student should pass the
compulsory elements of the course and receive
at least 50 points of the maximum 100 points in
the course.

Examination requirements:
Group assignment maximum 50 points, minimum 25
points to pass
Exam maximum 50 points, minimum 25 points to
pass.

Grading:
1-49 points equal to fail
50-59 points equal to 1
60-69 points equal to 2
70-79 points equal to 3
80-89 points equal to 4
90-100 points equal to 5

Teacher

  • Adlercreutz Erica
  • Broth Joacim

Examiner

Adlercreutz Erica

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2023-11-24 to 2023-12-22

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

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