Supplier Relations Management (5 cr)
Code: 5091181-3003
General information
Enrollment
15.08.2019 - 30.09.2019
Timing
02.09.2019 - 13.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Sepänkatu
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
16 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Industrial Management Engineering
Teachers
- Helena Rantanen
Groups
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PTUTAS17Tuotantotalous
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LIPATMODTechnicalProcurementManagement
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PTUTAS16Tuotantotalouden koulutus
Objective
After completing the course the student will be able to:
- communicate the importance of good supplier relationships
- successfully manage supplier relationships
- manage and develop the performance of an existing supplier by using relevant metrics
- developing and using scorecard for supplier performance
- explain the competitive advantage related to cross-organizational co-operation and partnerships
- conduct supplier assessments/audits
Content
- Supplier portfolio- New supplier evaluation, requirements for a new supplier- Management and development of an existing supplier- Supplier performance metrics, scorecard and feedback loop- Partnerships- Assessments/audits
Materials
Jonathan O'Brian: Supplier Relations Management (2014). Unlocking the hidden value in your supply base. (also e-book). Chapters 1-5, 9
Teaching methods
Lecturing, group-discussions and negotiations, groupworks.
Exam schedules
Exam at the end of the course. The students have two re-exams and those dates will be informed later.
The first re-exam will be 14.1.2020 and the second re-exam 17.3.2020.
International connections
Lectures, group works and discussions, Company visits and visiting lecturers.
Ending sessions together with other courses in this module.
Student workload
Team works
Content scheduling
- Supplier portfolio
- New supplier evaluation, requirements for a new supplier
- Management and development of an existing supplier
- Supplier performance metrics, scorecard and feedback loop
- Partnerships
- Assessments/audits
- Negotiations with suppliers
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Succesful completion of assignments and written examination. Exam 50 % and assignments 50% of the final grade.Active participation and assignments returned in time. Grade 0-5.