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Content of the programme

Supply Chain Management

Course name: Supply Chain Management

Period: To be determined

Cluster within the International Business Consultancy Programme: International Business

Study load: 4 ECTS (~112 hours)

Course description

Supply Chain Management (SCM) focuses on the integrated planning, coordination, and control of material, information, and financial flows from suppliers to end customers. Modern organizations compete not only as individual companies but as supply chains.

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of Supply Chain Management, beginning with strategic business objectives and their translation into supply chain capabilities. Students learn how organizations align supply chain design, forecasting, inventory management, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to achieve customer service and operational excellence.

The course combines theoretical concepts with practical applications through case studies, calculations, simulations, and group assignments.

Competences

Operations management, organisational behaviour, problem recognition, analytical skills, diagnosing and designing

Learning objectives

  • Explain the role of Supply Chain Management in achieving organizational strategy;
  • Translate strategic objectives into supply chain requirements;
  • Identify required capabilities for different strategies and it’s trade-offs;
  • Interpret demand patterns and select appropriate forecasting methods;
  • Understand inventory parameters and explain inventory trade-offs;
  • Understand an S&OP process;
  • Match capacity with demand and evaluate planning alternatives;
  • Explain the MRP process and calculate material requirements;
  • Interpret supply chain KPIs and recommend performance improvements.

General course information

Required previous knowledge

Basic knowledge and understanding of processes-/process management. Any previous experience in daily practice of logistics and / or supply chain- / operations management is preferred since it provides context to understand the subject better.

Operations Management (sustainability and supply chain management), Eleventh edition (Global Edition), Jay Heizer – Barry Render, PEARSON ISBN-13 978-0-27378707-5 (English); newer / higher numbered editions can also be used. Other articles will be provided.

Way of working

Prepartory work prior to every class, after which classes start with Q&A. Classes are mainly
interactive and active group work. The didactic approach helps to deepen your knowledge on
specific subjects and take part in class discussions on theory and cases. So a proactive attitude is expected.

Exam

Written exam with multiple choice and open questions.