Opinto-opas

Tavoitteet

After completing this course the student is able to
- apply a logistical thinking when analyzing business operations
- understand the strategic importance and role of logistics in international trade
- is able to explain the nature of a logistic system in functional terms (transport, warehousing, information systems)
- make recommendation for improving a given supply chain
- maintain a positive and value creating relationships with suppliers and customers

Sisältö

- Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain risks and optimization
- Transportation
- Warehousing
- Global trade processes and related documentation
- Process analysis

Oppimateriaalit

Online learning materials
Links to Videos
Readings (web, FINNA)
International Business, Global Edition, John D. Daniels, Lee H. Radebaugh and Daniel P.Sullivan, Pearson Education, Fifteenth edition, 2014. Chapter 18 (Global Production and Supply Chains). The book is freely available through the online materials database of TUAS (https://turkuamk.finna.fi/?lng=en-gb) at https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/turkuamk-ebooks/reader.action?docID=5137609&ppg=738
Do not overuse book licences, use licences parsimonuouusly by avoiding multiple short time reading sessions.

Opetusmenetelmät

Blended approach: online videos, readings, compulsory group interactive online sessions, individual exercises.

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

Information is available on the learning platform.

Pedagogiset toimintatavat ja kestävä kehitys

Activity and case-based learning. Use of tools for analytics and decision-making in the context of supply chain management.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Possibility of on-site and online collaboration. Compulsory group interactive sessions are announced in the learning environment.

Sisällön jaksotus

The implementation takes place on Spring 2022.
Please look at the exact dates, and possible updates on the course information sharing platforms (Peppi, Tuudo)..

Viestintäkanava ja lisätietoja

After completing this course the student is able to:
- understand the notion of value chain
- apply a value chain analysis to a case study
- understand the notion of supply chain
- apply suplpy chain thinking by drawing a supply chain diagram
- understand quality management
- apply a problem identification tool
- understand process thinking
- apply process mapping through drawing a flowchart diagram
- understand the notion of risk and risk management
- apply risk assessment tools
- understand the notion of sustainability and its impact on supply chains and consumer markets
Indicative structure of the course:
- value chain
- supply chain
- quality management
- process drawing
- risk management
- sustainability in the supply chain

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Assessment is based on participation to the online session, and application of the tools that support supply chain systems.

Hylätty (0)

The participant has not been present without satisfactory proof to at least 66% of the onsite and online meetings.
The participant fails to apply the tools that support supply chain systems due to lack of understanding of the theoretical rationale and tool usage requirements..The student has demonstrated limited knowledge and understanding of the chapter. The student has difficulties in applying his/her knowledge and understanding
of the chapter content to complete the task/assignment. The student demonstrates little ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection
about what is asked for the task/assignment. The student has difficulties in communicating his/her ideas in writing to the reader. Some parts of the text are unclear.