Study Guide

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. Also materials in Optima.

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.

International connections

Lectures, group works and discussions, Potential company visits and/or visiting lecturers.

Student workload

Team works, individual assignments.

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
- Sustainability
- Models of Culture

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Succesful completion of assignments and written examination. Exam 60 % and assignments 40% of the final grade. Active participation and assignments returned in time. Grade 0-5.