Supplier Relationships and Supply Chain Management (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student understands the importance of good supplier relationships. The student becomes familiar with the supplier management, supplier evaluation and supplier development. He/she understands what the quality processes and sustainable development include from the companies´ point of view. She/ he is also able to:
- look at a supply chain as a whole

- outline the key challenges in the supply chain and how the key challenges in supply can be approached

- use concepts and ways of thinking of supply chains

- describe the importance of efficient purchasing and material control, transportation, distribution and logistics services for the competitiveness of modern companies in global supply chain

- explain the importance of transparency and cooperation in the value chain

- describe the supply chain from the perspective of industry and trade

Content

Supplier evaluation
Supplier management and development
Quality-, environment-,occupational health- and safety systems
Cross-organizational co-operation
Basics of Supply Chain theory
Manufacturing network control
Distribution system planning
Supply Chain dynamics and control points
Developing a Supply Chain strategy
Supply Chain metrics
Supply Chain visibility