Supply Chain ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 4_LIF5117
Credits
5 op
Learning objectives
The student understands the critical role of logistics for business and is able to identify different logistics tools and supply chain related strategies. He or she is also able to use purchasing and warehousing models to optimise business operations.
Content
Concepts of supply chain and logistics, logistics tools and modes of transportation, supply chain strategies, purchasing and ordering decisions, planning and controlling inventory.
Prerequisites
1st and 2nd-year studies, specifically International Economics and Business Environment.
Materials
For courses arranged 2017 and later:
Murphy, P. & Wood, D. 2014. Contemporary Logistics. Upper Saddle River (NJ) : Pearson Education.
or
Waters, D. 2003. Logistics. An Introduction to Supply Chain Management. New York : Palgrave Macmillan.
For courses arranged before 2017:
Coyley, J. ,Bardi, E. & Langley, J. 2002. The Management of Business Logistics: a supply chain perspective. Mason, OH: South Western.
Qualifications
1st and 2nd-year studies, specifically International Economics and Business Environment.
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 15.09.2024
Timing
04.09.2024 - 13.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Sirpa Vauhkonen
- Armi Huopainen
Student groups
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LI22SPInternational Business
Teaching methods
Execution of the course: Contact lessons and online lessons.
Learning methods: Assignments and exams.
Assessment of the course 0-5 (including assignments and exams).
Student workload
26 h lectures
109 h independent studies (incl. exams and assignments)
135 h total
Practical training and working life cooperation
Expert visits
Students have connection with working life of purchasing and logistics experts via their assignments.
Qualifications
1st and 2nd-year studies, specifically International Economics and Business Environment.
Materials
The materials informed and given during the course.
Further information
The course proceeds weekly according to exact timetable.
All the assignments and exams are tightly linked to the schedule.