Single course
Global Supply Chain Management (nonstop)
In this course you will explore logistics and supply chain management from a general manager’s view and see how decisions in inventory, warehousing, transportation, communication and facility location drive competitiveness. You will link supply chain design to business goals in changing markets.
Content
Logistics and supply chain management are unique, representing a paradox to some extent, as they involve one of the oldest and simultaneously one of the most recently acknowledged business activities. The activities within the supply chain system, such as communication, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and facility location, have been integral since the inception of commercial endeavors. It is challenging to envision any product reaching a customer without the essential support provided by logistics.
However, it is only in recent years that companies have begun recognizing logistics and supply chain management as a crucial source of competitive advantage. There is a growing realization that a company's performance is inherently tied to the effectiveness of its logistics system. This recognition is amplified by the shrinking product life cycles and the heightened levels of competition in the contemporary business landscape.
Today, logistics and supply chain management present both a significant challenge and a tremendous opportunity for most firms, given the dynamic nature of business environments.
Objectives
In this course, we will look closely at supply chain management from a general manager's viewpoint. We shall focus on the crucial role of logistics and how to efficiently handle the transfer of information or products in a supply chain. The course will highlight the connection between the design of a logistics system and the main goals of the supply chain.
Our main goal is to understand how the choices made in logistics can deeply impact both the performance of a single company and the overall effectiveness of the supply chain. Throughout the class, we will explore the important connections between the structures of supply chains and the logistical abilities of a company or supply chain. Additionally, we will talk about the modern idea of the demand chain, using logistics management, supply chain management, and demand chain management interchangeably to give a complete understanding of how they all work together in the business world.
Competences:
This course emphasizes the following key aspects: Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Learning to learn, Internationality and Multiculturalism and responsible international business management
Implementation methods
- Self-paced learning according to your own schedule
- Distance learning, specifically through the study of the virtual study environment (Moodle)
- Assignments
- Examination
Prerequisites
First year studies or basic business studies
Additional information
Nonstop, online course:
- Self-paced learning according to your own schedule
- Distance learning, specifically through the study of the virtual study environment (Moodle)
- Assignments
- Examination
The course code is HB00CJ43-3003.
Enrolling on open studies requires a Finnish personal identity number and strong identification.
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Please notice that degree students in Jamk who have enrolled for attendance in are not eligible to enroll as Jamk Open UAS students (instead, enrolment in Peppi).
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