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Sup­ply-Chain Man­age­ment - New Lo­gist­ic­al Chal­lenges

About the course

Subjects
Supply chain Logistics Business economics

Course content

This course discusses the main principles of logistics and supply chain management and the implications for shipping. The module addresses the importance of a customer orientation as well as the impact of changing macro trends creating extreme volatility in market demand. The participants will gain an understanding of the importance of managing the end-to-end supply chain.

 

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What you will learn

  • Identify and discuss recent developments in global trade impacting global transportation and maritime logistics management
  • Explain concepts, theories, models and frameworks in order to analyse sourcing and supply management practices and their relation to the organisation and the supply chain
  • Identify and contrast the different strategies that are applicable in the design of supply chains
  • Apply central parts of the module material to a practical logistics or supply chain management problem
  • Explore and resolve supply chain management issues and communicate with others in the field, thereby contributing to the development of good practice

Facts

Level
Executive master
Type
Mandatory course
ECTS
4.5
Code
MMBSO3006U
Teaching periods
Autumn – 2nd quarter
Academic year
2025/2026
Status
Available places
Teaching language
English
Teaching Format
On campus
Exams
  • Written assignment
    Group exam, winter
Assessment type
  • 7 point grading scale