Course - Control and ICT in Industrial Supply Chains - PK8206
Control and ICT in Industrial Supply Chains
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About the course
Course content
Efficient logistics processes are essential for a companys competitiveness. Concepts and solutions where information and communication technology (ICT) is an important tool must be developed to support properties of the value chain. This topic handles three central elements of logistics in industrial value chains: Advanced logistics management and control, ICT solutions for integration and automation of value chains, and value chain models and structures. Management and control encompasses control models, theories and principles for controlling a value chain. In particular the focus is on principles and models for lean and automatic value chain control. ICT solutions for operation and communication will focus on systems and processes. The structural aspects of the value chain will be highlighted by studying theories and concepts for cooperation, collaboration and processes organization.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Profound and specialized knowledge about central problems related to management of logistic operations in the supply chain of manufacturing and trading enterprises, with emphasis on management and design, ICT, and decision support
Thorough understanding of the supply chain system, its components and processes, utilization of ICT and the establishment, management and improvement of supply chains
Understanding and application of relevant models, analytical tools and methods
Insight into what constitute core technologies within the respective processes
Training in scientific solution of industrial problems and report-writing
Skills
Ability to apply acquire knowledge for developing holistic solutions within management of industrial supply chains and identify opportunities for innovation
Ability of scientific reflection and argumentation
Ability to transform theories to practical application based on well-founded choices of relevant alternative solutions
Critically and independently evaluate analytical tools, methods, technical models and solutions
Carry out an independent and technical engineering research project under supervision
Scientific renewal and adjustments on own initiative
General competence (attitudes)
Understand the role of logistics in a broader industrial and societal perspective
Cooperate and contribute to multidisciplinary interaction
Communicate technical logistic problems and solutions to specialists and the general public
Hold an international perspective on ones one profession an develop the ability of international interaction
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and study group. Self study. Write scientific article.
Recommended previous knowledge
TPK 4135 Manufacturing Logistics and
TPK 4160 Value chain control and applied decission support
Required previous knowledge
TPK 4135 Manufacturing Logistics and TPK 4160 Value chain control and applied decission support
Course materials
Articles and chapters from books. Lecturing materials.
Subject areas
- Industrial Management
- Industrial Ecology
- Industrial Economics
- Production and Quality Engineering - Production Management
- Production and Quality Engineering - Manufacturing Systems
- Transportation Engineering
- Engineering Subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator
- Heidi Carin Dreyer
Lecturers
- Heidi Carin Dreyer