Designing and managing the global supply chain
Course code
SCM605
Course type
MSc Course
Weekly Hours
2,5
ECTS
5.0
Term
FS 2020
Language
Englisch
Lecturers
Prof. Dr. Stefan Spinler
Please note that exchange students obtain a higher number of credits in the BSc-program at WHU than listed here. For further information please contact directly the International Relations Office.
Course content
The following topics will be addressed: supply chain strategy, the pillars of the supply chain strategy (network, inventory, transportation, information), sustainable supply chains, risk management in global supply chains
Class dates
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday, 17.01.2020 | 11:30 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday, 22.01.2020 | 11:30 - 15:15 |
| Friday, 24.01.2020 | 11:30 - 15:15 |
| Monday, 03.02.2020 | 08:00 - 11:15 |
| Tuesday, 04.02.2020 | 08:00 - 11:15 |
| Wednesday, 12.02.2020 | 08:00 - 11:15 |
| Monday, 17.02.2020 | 13:45 - 15:15 |
| Monday, 17.02.2020 | 15:30 - 18:45 |
| Tuesday, 18.02.2020 | 09:45 - 11:15 |
| Thursday, 27.02.2020 | 17:00 - 18:00 |
| Monday, 02.03.2020 | 09:45 - 11:15 |
Learning outcomes
Mathematical programming, simulation, transaction costs theory
Literature
Chopra, S.: Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning and Operation 7th edition, 2019 Secondary literature: will be provided with course pack: current business paper excerpts as well as research papers
Exam
Final grade will be based on quantitative (e.g. Excel based) case studies and a final exam
Requirements
Prior knowledge of basic Operations Management, Statistics and Optimization in helpful
Total workload
150