Supply Chain Design 7.5 credits

The course covers the design and management of manufacturing and humanitarian supply chains, as well as how it can impact and organization´s structure and performance. It also covers the relations between in-house operations and the supply network. The course includes the following elements; - The relationship between the supply chain and the overall strategy of an organization - Drivers and processes in the supply chain and performance measurement - Supply chain management as a holistic concept for improving the performance and coordination of society when crises occur - Supply chain design; the relation between external and internal supply chains, sourcing and distribution. - The impact of globalization on the supply chain - Supply chain coordination and performance - Process technology and the impact developments in technology have on the effectiveness of operations - Sustainability in supply chains (economic, social and ecological)