Block Seminar (CEMS) : Supply Chain Management

lcems2341  2021-2022  Louvain-la-Neuve

Block Seminar (CEMS) : Supply Chain Management
3.00 credits
30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Semal Pierre;
Language
English
Prerequisites
The first two modules of the online course.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

LCEMS2341 At completion of the course, participants should be able to:
  • Understand the components of a supply chain, identify the challenges in each of them and distinguish among strategic, tactic and operational SCM problems
  • Assess the strategic fit of the supply chain of an organization with its general strategy
  • Structure the decision variables in a supply chain and provide clear business plans for its evolution
In fine, all these competences will be activated on a real company selected by the participant.
 
Content
Main Topics:
  • Helicopter view of the supply chain & Major challenges in supply, production, distribution and logistics;
  • Drivers and KPI for Supply chain management & a global framework for making decisions.
Teaching methods
This class is an intensive one week class with:
  • regular lectures
  • simulation games
  • company cases
  • company visits
  • guest speakers
Participation to all activities is mandatory.
Evaluation methods
The evaluation is made of two parts:
  • a short classical written exam at the end of the seminar
  • an individual written paper in which the student assess the supply chain of a Business unit of his/her choice and analyse - according to the framework developed in this class -  a potential change in the supply chain of that company (Guidelines are provided).
Online resources
Online Course : “Supply Chain Management : A Decision-Making Framework” on edX platform
Bibliography
The reading material will be provided.
Several textbooks on “Supply Chain Management” might be useful. None is compulsory.
        • Chopra, S. and P. Meindl Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning and Operation, Prentice Hall
        • M. Christopher, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, FT Prentice Hall.
Teaching materials
  • LCEMS2341
Faculty or entity
CLSM


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Management [CEMS Programme]

Master [120] in Management [CEMS Programme]

Master [120] : Business Engineering [CEMS Programme]

Master [120] : Business Engineering [CEMS Programme]