Course content

This is an introductory course on the the fundamental principles and processes in logistics and supply chain management(SCM). The students will learn about the challenges of managing the flow of goods, information, and finances across supply chains and the interconnected nature of supply chains and their impact on a firm’s value chain.

The students will learn about:

• fundamental principles of logistics and SCM.
• core elements of the supply chain: sourcing, production, distribution, and reverse logistics.
• logistics and supply chain strategy.
• supply chain networks, integration and coordination.
• warehouse and distribution management.
• inventory management basics.
• demand and sales forecasting.
• risk management in supply chains.
• green logistics.
• sustainability and reverse logistics.
• cybersecurity and ethical challenges in digital supply networks.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

At the end of this course, students will have gained:

• understanding of the fundamental principles in logistics and supply chain management.
• understanding of the different supply chain strategies and their application at the firm level.
• understanding of the importance of integration and collaboration in supply networks.
• awareness of risks and challenges across logistics and supply chain processes.

Skills

Students should be able to:

• communicate key logistics and SCM concepts effectively to different stakeholders.
• analyze goods and information flows in supply chains to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• apply fundamental methods in inventory management and demand forecasting.
• identify risks in logistics and supply chains and propose mitigation measures.

General competence

Students will be able to apply knowledge and skills to:

• apply critical and analytical thinking to address simple supply chain challenges.
• collaborate with others in teams to evaluate logistics scenarios and develop realistic solutions.
• demonstrate insight into how supply chain decisions influence organizational strategy and performance.

Learning methods and activities

• Lectures combined with interactive exercises
• Group work and presentations
• Case studies and use of digital tools

Compulsory assignments

• Oral presentation
• Written group-work

Specific conditions

Course materials

Will be available upon the start of the semester.

Credit reductions