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.
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