Global Supply Chain Management and Sourcing (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

The student
- understands how international sourcing and purchasing activities are performed.
- learn the routines and rules of global textile importing, exporting and subcontracting.
- knows the most important restrictions and legislations regarding commerce.
- is familiar with the most common problems regarding purchasing
- is able to draw up international documents regarding purchasing.
- can also take into account the ethical principles when it comes to selecting the supplier.
- understand the importance of the quality assurance and is aware of the quality assurance tools and methods.

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

Purchasing and sourcing methods from subcontracting to product purchases.
Purchase agreements, terms of purchase, terms of payment, methods of transport.
Laws and regulations governing international product sourcing.
Price formation. Quality and delivery control.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (Opintojakso)

Knowing: The student has an overview of the principles of the topic. The student has basic knowledge about the principles of global sourcing business.

Acting: The student manages the assigned tasks under supervision/assistance.

Being: The student takes his/her responsibity for studying and is capable of working in a group. The student can give and take feedback.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (Opintojakso)

Knowing: The student understands well the global supply chain of textile products and sourcing process. The student can explain the principles of global sourcing business and can describe the challenges related to that topic.

Acting: The student applies substance matter learnt in previous studies, makes a plan/plans before carrying out tasks, limits tasks/problems to have an appropriate scope, solves problems.

Being: The student can give and receive feedback actively and constructively, can cooperate responsibly and is ready to develop his/her interaction skills. The student recognizes and follows the important courses of action in the field. The student takes responsibility and commits to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (Opintojakso)

Knowing: The student has an comprehensive understanding of the global supply chain of textile products and sourcing process. The student can independently explain the principles of global sourcing business and describe the challenges related to that topic at more advanced level.

Acting: The student can search for diverse solution alternatives, justify his/her choices, assesses new solution alternatives, combines solution alternatives creatively or creates new ones.
Being: The student can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively, develops his/her own and the group's interaction, works responsibly and in a committed manner considering the community and field requirements and needs.

Aika ja paikka

- 17/1: 08:00-11:00
- 24/1: 08:00-11:00
- 31/1: 08:00-11:00
- 07/2: 08:00-11:00
- 14/2: 08:00-11:00
- 21/2: 08:00-11:00

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

Exam instructions will be given in the first session.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

*This course follows the implementation plan for 3B00GP34-3001 International Trade and Supply Chain Management, which is part of the Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business. This also applies to evaluation and assessment criteria.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

*This course follows the implementation plan for 3B00GP34-3001 International Trade and Supply Chain Management, which is part of the Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

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

Oppimateriaalit

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

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

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

Sisällön jaksotus

Course themes will be given in the first session.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

N/A

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

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

Kansainvälisyys

Multiple global case studies will be used in the course.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

Assigned tasks, exam, and participation will be evaluated.