Course Learning Objectives
The course learning objectives are:
- To understand the role of SCM in achieving competitive advantage.
- To recognize the key business processes in managing the supply chain.
- To understand the benefits of collaborative relationships throughout the supply chain.
- To evaluate the costs and inventory implications of different distribution strategies.
- To recognize the advantages and disadvantages of different transportation modes.
- To understand the role of purchasing in the supply chain.
- To know the various methods of contracting out and the most important activities that precede the supplier selection decision.
- To know how to structure the process of outsourcing.
- To understand the most important risks and pitfalls related to outsourcing.
- To develop a differentiated purchasing and supplier strategy.
- To measure and improve environmental and social sustainability in supply chains
The course will contribute to develop the following participants' competences:
- Team work and collaboration.
- Conveying information and/or knowledge.
- Application of knowledge to achieve results.
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.
