Course Learning Objectives
The course contributes to the program by facilitating that students achieve:
1. A basic language related to the business world, especially related to fundamental concepts of supply chain management.
2. The necessary skills to have a full and comprehensive vision of the organizations and their environment.
3. Rigor, critical thinking and creativity in applying knowledge.
Bibliography
Basic bibliography:
A readings package will be provided. It is expected that each participant will read the appropriate readings as indicated in the class outline.
Additional bibliography or material:
- Christopher, M.: Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Financial Times Management, 2001.
- Chopra, S. & Meindl, P.: Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning and Operation. Prentice Hall, 2007.
- Friedman, T.: The world is flat: A brief history of the globalized world in the 21st Century. 2002.
- Harrison, A. & van Hoek, R.: Logistics Management and Strategy. Financial Times Pitman, 2005.
- Simchi-Levi, D.: Designing and Managing the Supply Chain. McGraw Hill, 2000.
- Wisner, J.D.; Leong, G.K. & Tan, K.: Principles of Supply Chain Management: A balanced approach. Thomson South-Western, 2005.