Supply Chain Procurement [ LLSMS2036 ]

The course objectives are:

- To develop the mindset and skills to understand and facilitate the strategic role of S&P in the internal and external supply chain

- To make students familiar with best practice concepts and methods in supplier relationship management and supply chain governance as   pursued by leading edge firms

- To enable students to best use the innovation potential of the supply base

- To become familiar with best practice concepts in managing supply chain risks

In general, you should be able after the course to apply best practices in managing supplier relationships. This means also that you are able to choose the right governance mechanisms depending on the situation and potential strategic impact and develop the relationship accordingly.

Furthermore, you develop a feeling for the crucial impact factors in governing these relationships including awareness for IP, culture etc.

Furthermore you will see how unexpected incidents will affect these relationships and your situation as well as how you can manage these.

The performance assessment will be based on individual and group performance:

-      Group Performance (50%):
- Group case presentation (25%)
- Group case report (25%)

-      Individual Performance (50%):
- Individual submission (15%)
- Final exam (35%)

The final exam is a written examination based on course literature and lectures. It is allowed to bring your notes and books etc, however it is not allowed to access internet etc. during the examination.

The date of the final exam will be announced in class.

A major part of the course consists of lectures related to the literature and some guest lectures from industry. In addition, case discussion and short tasks during the course will further facilitate learning. Also the group and individual assignments are an important pillar for the overall learning success.

Procurement's role in the supply chain and the strategic dimension in the collaboration and development of supplier relations in order to provide competitive advantage

All relevant literature will be provided online through the iCampus website.

Notes, slides, questions to cases and articles are available from iCampus under the course LSMS2036 heading.

Semester                   Spring 2011

Language                   English

Lectures                     30 h (14 x 2 h) (5 ECTS)

Instructors            

Prof. Constantin BLOME, GSK Biologicals Chairholder in Sourcing and Procurement, UCL/IAG, constantin.blome@uclouvain.be

Prof. Per Agrell, GSK Biologicals Chairholder in Sourcing and Procurement, UCL/IAG, constantin.blome@uclouvain.be

Assistant                Hakan UMIT, UCL/LSM, hakan.umit@uclouvain.be