Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, 7.5 credits

Learning outcomes

After the completion of the course, the student will

• have a basic understanding of the supply chain and supply chain management
• have a basic understanding of the importance of logistics in the formation of business strategy and the conduct of supply chain operations
• have a basic understanding of logistics operating areas and their interrelationships
• have strengthened their integrative management analytical and problem-solving skills.

After completion of the course, the student will be able to

• discuss, compare and criticize supply chain management, its evolution, design and various strategies available and used in its management context.

After the completion of the course, the student will have the ability to

• apply this basic knowledge towards further studies in the supply chain management arena
• assess different theories and knowledge in supply chain management
• put into practice the theories and knowledge learnt in the course.

Content

The course will deal with the following aspects of supply chain management

• the supply chain including its evolution and design
• the various aspects and issues in supply chain management
• it will look at supply chain strategy including procurement and manufacturing strategies and inventory management strategies
• areas in the supply chain that can be classed as value added services
• the functional areas of forecasting, planning, order management and transportation will be discussed and explained
• the operational areas of inventory, warehousing and materials handling will be examined
• the future of supply chain management, where it is now and where it may go in the future
• the SC network
• SCM and environmental issues.

Examinations and grades

Examination, 7.5 credits (Code: A001)
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may determine which grading system is to be used. The grade must be determined by a teacher specifically nominated by the university (the examiner).

In accordance with university regulations on grading systems for first and second-cycle courses and study programmes (Vice-Chancellor’s decision ORU 2018/00929), one of the following grades is to be used: fail (U), pass (G) or pass with distinction (VG). For courses included in an international master’s programme (60 or 120 credits) or offered to the university’s incoming exchange students, the A to F grading scale is to be used. The vice-chancellor, or a person appointed by them, may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special grounds for doing so.

The grades used on this course are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Comments on grades

To receive Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D) or Good (C) for the course, the student must receive Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D) or Good (C) on group assignments and Pass on individual assignments.

To receive Very Good (B) or Excellent (A) for the course, the student must achieve Very Good (B) or Excellent (A) on group assignments and Pass on individual assignments.

Modes of assessment

Examination, 7.5 credits (Code: A001)

Examination consists of different parts:
- Submission of individual assignments
- Submission of group assignments

For students with a documented disability, the university may approve applications for adapted or other modes of assessment.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations.

Specific entry requirements

General entry requirements for university studies.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations.

Other provisions

The course is offered in English and therefore all examinations will be conducted in English.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

Reading list and other learning resources

Required Reading

Bowersox, Donald J., Closs, David J., & Cooper, M. Bixby (Latest edition)
Supply Chain Logistics Management
Boston, Mass: McGraw-Hill, 544 pages

Additions and Comments

Additional articles/papers as required, max 100 pages.