Logistics and Supply Chain Systems (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

The implementation takes place on Spring 2023.
Please look at the exact dates, and possible updates on the course information sharing platforms (Peppi, Tuudo)..

Objective

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

Content

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

Materials

On-site and 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.

Teaching methods

Blended approach: class meetings, online videos, readings, individual exercises.

Exam schedules

Information is available on the learning platform.

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

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

Completion alternatives

The student can complete the course by demonstrating competence before start of the course.

Student workload

Possibility of on-site and online collaboration. Courses on Wednesdays as part of the International Semester.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Course assessment (final grade; scale 1-5) is based on the performance in the course assignments and tasks.
Course assignments and tasks relates to sections of the course.
Course assignments and tasks are each valued with a number of points relatively to the difficulty of the assignment/task.
The accumulated points are scaled to the 1-5 scale.
Assessment takes also in consideration qualitative observation on participation to the online session, and application of the tools that support supply chain systems.

Failed (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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The participant understands the purpose of the tool that support supply chain systems and manages to apply them despite flaws in the usage requirements. The student has demonstrated good knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the chapter to complete the task/assignment.
The student shows he/she can apply his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content to complete the task/assignment.
The student demonstrates good ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the task/assignment.
The student is able to communicate their ideas in writing to the reader. Important parts of the text are clear and well written.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The participant has a clear understanding the purpose of the tool that support supply chain systems and manages to apply them satisfyingly fulfilling the usage requirements. The student has demonstrated very good knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the chapter.
The student shows they can apply his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content to answer the task/assignment.
The student demonstrates very good ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the task/assignment.
The student is able to communicate clearly his/her ideas in writing to the reader in a professional way. Most of the text is clear and well written.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The participant has a clear understanding the purpose of the tool that support supply chain systems and manages to apply them entirely fulfilling the usage requirements.
The participant is able to make analytical statements following the appllciation of tools. The student is able to create new knowledge. He/she innovates and shows full commitment in fulfilling the requirements.

Further information

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