Study Guide

Objective

The aim of the course is to develop student's knowledge-base on the planning, and operation of supply chains and to develop student's analytical and decision making skills related to supply chain management, especially considering the key role of maritime transport in global supply chains.

After completing the course, the student will:

- Understand the basics of logistics and supply chain management from the perspectives of focal firm and the logistics service provider

- Understand the evolution and logic of global supply chains

- Understand the roles of maritime transport and the shipping industry in global supply chains

- Understand the interaction between the different stakeholders in supply chains

Content

To be communicated by the Lecturer at the course start

Qualifications

No pre-requisites

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Reports and/or assignments handed in according to timelines and if required presented. The materials at an approvable level of quality. Student's activity at an accetable level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good work input overall: Reports and/or assignments handed in according to timelines and if required presented. All materials of high quality. Good activity in the class, eg at the discussions and presentations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exceptional quality overall: the written Reports and/or assignments, presentations, student activity.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

A Report / Reports / assignments not handed in or an unacceptable level of quality (including missed DLs) of the reports and/or presentations.

Materials

Materials provided by lecturer
Books, articles etc recommended by lecturer and/or by student as part of assignments and reports.

Further information

Possible guest lectures or study visit