MBA 2403 Supply Chain Management
APPLIES TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/2013
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MBA 2403 Supply Chain Management Responsible for the course Eirill Bø Department Department of Strategy and Logistics Term According to study plan ECTS Credits 4 Language of instruction English Introduction This module comprises an overview of business logistics management as a foundation for the development of logistics goals, policies and action plans in an organisation. Several major topics are addressed in this module, among them: the way that a company is creating value through the logistics processes, how to design and develop a competitive logistics system, and the way to create competitive advantages in the supplier base. Learning outcome This module comprises an overview of Business Logistics Management as a foundation for the development of logistics goals, policies, and action plans in an organisation. Several major topics will be addressed in this module. These include; all the traditional logistics functions such as customer service, transportation, warehousing and inventory management, how a company is creating value through the logistics processes, how to design and develop a competitive logistics system, and how to create competitive advantages in the supplier base. Prerequisites Bachelor degree or equivalent, 4 years work experience, managerial experience and good written and oral knowledge of the English language. Please confirm our Student regulations. Compulsory reading Books: Lewicki, Roy J., Bruce Barry, David M. Saunders. 2007. Essentials of negotiation. 4th ed. Boston, Mass. : McGraw-Hill/Irwin Stock, James R. and Douglas M. Lambert. 2001. Strategic logistics management. 4th ed. Boston : McGraw-Hill/Irwin Recommended reading Books: Christopher, Martin. 2010. Logistics and supply chain management : creating value-adding networks. 4th ed. London : Financial Times Prentice Hall. Ny utgave ventet august 2010 Course outline Business logistics introduction The role of logistics in the economy and organization Customer Service Logistics Information systems Inventory management Transportation Warehousing Purchasing Global logistics Organizing for effective logistics Methods to control logistics performance Supply chain strategy Computer-based tools Learning process and workload The course is conducted as a teaching module, where students have classes all day for four subsequent days, a total of 32 hours. Examination The students are evaluated through an individual written assignment, accounting for 4 ECTS credits. Examination code(s) MBA 24031 - individual written assignment; accounts for 100% to pass the program MBA 2403; 4 credits. The course is part of a full MBA and all evaluations must be passed in order to obtain a certificate for the degree. Examination support materials All aids permitted. Re-sit examination At the next ordinary exam. Additional information |
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