Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The course introduces the basics of Logistics and Supply Chain Management operations. The course will focus on the business and humanitarian (emergency) sides of SCM. The students will learn the basics of procurement, inventory, warehousing and transportation processes, with full integration using ERP systems such as SAP AIl in One and Business One.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Describe the basic concepts and principles of logistics
• Manage the logistics process in a company using ERP systems transaction such as sales orders, purchase orders, order fulfilment, product issues and inventory control.

Content (course unit)

• What is Logistics and Supply Chain Management?
• How SCM works in services, industrial and humanitarian sectors?
• How to make and simulate real business activities in SAP?
• How SAP works and manages the business integration?
• What are the logistics costs and how to create value added services in SCM?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is able to identify basic level knowledge in supply chain management. The student has basic understanding of logistics in general and how it is connected to organisation's most common processes. The student is capable of applying some knowledge to relevant, working life situations regarding SCM. The student demonstrates basic skills by submitting required tasks and assignments during the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to determine main tasks and challenges in (emergency) supply chain. The student can apply the knowledge in verbal conversations and written deliverables. The student has a good level of knowledge and wide understanding of (humanitarian) logistics. The student is capable of applying the acquired knowledge to relevant working life SCM related situations. The student contributes according to teacher's expectations to tasks and assignments during the course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to master tasks, challenges and different modes in (emergency) supply chain. The student has a professional level of knowledge and wide understanding of (humanitarian) logistics. The student demonstrates a high skill level, creates value and shares information with other participants. The student is exceptionally capable of applying all the acquired knowledge to relevant, working life situations. The student actively contributes to tasks and assignments during the course. The student is also able to collect information from various nodes of SC and use the extracted information in SC planning, development and management, while streamlining it with proper managerial SCM-tools. The student can also use the acquired information as a basis for new, added value containing data creation. The student is able to capitalise on knowledge in the execution of organisation's daily SCM related processes.

Location and time

19.01: 08:00 - 11.00 in B3-27
26.01: 08:00 - 11.00 in B3-27
02.02: 08:00 - 11.00 in B3-27
09.02: 08:00 - 11.00 in B3-27
16.02: 08:00 - 11.00 in B3-27
23.02: 08:00 - 11.00 in B3-27

Exam schedules

Final exam will be given on the last class meeting

Assessment methods and criteria

Assigned tasks, report, exam, and participation will be evaluated.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

- Lectures
- Flipped class sessions
- Inquiry-based learning
- Collaborative learning
- Project- based learning
- Case- based learning

Learning materials

- Presentation material
- Assigned books
- Articles
- Case studies
- Video

Student workload

Students are expected to:
- Attend sessions
- Participate in group discussions and activities
- Complete the final report and exam
- Study materials given to them on their own time

Content scheduling

Themes for the course:
- Supply chain management- the big picture
- Service supply chains, strategy and processes
- Logistics, technology
- Humanitarian supply chain management and logistics
- Lean, JIT
- Risks and risk management

Sustainability topics will run parallel to the course themes.

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

Knowledge gained from the course can be applied to various roles along the supply chain's functions.

International connections

Multiple global case studies will be used in the course