International Supply Chain Management
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TL00BR37 |
| Curriculum: | LT 2025 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2027-2028) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Myllylä, Teemu |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Learning Outcomes
Students will gain the understanding of foundational concepts and advanced knowledge of supply chain management in a global context. Students will familiarize themselves to the unique characteristics of international supply chains, investigate the strategies for effective partner management, and assess the impacts of the global environment on supply chain operations. Future trends and innovations in supply chain management are also examined to prepare students for evolving industry demands. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Understand and apply basic and advanced supply chain management concepts in international contexts. Analyze the characteristics of global supply chains and develop strategies to address their complexities. Manage relationships with supply chain partners to optimize performance and collaboration. Evaluate the impacts of global trends, including economic, environmental, and technological factors, on supply chains. Anticipate and respond to emerging trends and innovations in supply chain management.
Student's Workload
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Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Logistics
Finance and Operations in Global Trade
Production Optimization
Strategic Procurement
Contents
Basic concepts and advanced knowledge of supply chain management.
Characteristics of international supply chains Supply chain strategies
Partner Management
Impacts of global environment
Future trends
Regional Impact
Visitors and examples from international companies operating in our region are utilized when possible
Internationality
This course provides an international dimension through diverse material examples and student perspectives. Students act in multicultural teams as part of the course. According to the possibilities connections to business life are used to provide real-life examples from the field of international business
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material provided by the teacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods