Supply Chain Management

Structure Type: Course
Code: KA01CMML08
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 5.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Närvä, Margit
Teacher Team: Närvä, Margit
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
MAELINK-2013   4 autumn   5.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

The student is familiar with the concepts of the supply chain. The student has understanding about the production control, inventory management, and sourcing. The student understands how the logistical decisions are affecting the profitability

Student's Workload

26,7 hr/credit *5 = 134 hr which contains lectures, assignments, excursion, and independent study.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

The concepts of supply chain and logistics are dealt with from the point of rural enterprise. Contents include production control, inventory management, and sourcing.

Recommended or Required Reading

Ritvanen, V., Inkiläinen, A., Bell, A. & Santala, J. 2011. Logistiikan ja toimitusketjun hallinnan perusteet. (assigned parts)
Availability: http://tiny.cc/6ibhkx

Krajewski, J, Ritzman, L. P. & Malhotra, M. K. 2012. Operations Management. Processes and supply chains. 10. painos. (assigned parts)
Availability: http://tiny.cc/qjbhkx


Material as indicated by the lecturer.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, assignments, excursion to company, independent study.

Assessment Criteria

Check the assessment methods.

Assessment Methods

Students who are familiar with the basic principles of supply chain management, and are able to describe these concepts satisfactorily, and are familiar with practical applications will receive a grade of 1 or 2.

Students, who have the basic command of the theoretical foundations of supply chain management, are able to describe them well and have the good command of the practical applications will receive a grade of 3.

Students, who have the strong command of the theories of supply chain management, are able to clearly describe them and have the excellent command of practical applications will receive a grade of 4 or 5.


The know-how is measured by the exam, assignments, and active participation.

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