Sourcing Strategy

Teacher(s)

Blome Constantin; Henke Michael;

Language

English

Main themes

Development and implementation of sourcing strategies

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	During their programme, students of the LSM Master's in management or Master's in Business engineering will have developed the following capabilities : - To implement and apply professional category strategies - To become familiar with the arsenal of potential sourcing strategies - To experience best practices in sourcing strategies and learn their hurdles and success factors - To learn how to provide a thorough supply analysis to derive superior sourcing strategies

Content

- Category Strategy
- Outsourcing, Offshoring & Global Sourcing
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- Sustainable Procurement & Procurement Ethics
- Procurement 4.0 & Internet of Things
- Supply Chain Finance

Teaching methods

A major part of the course consists of lectures related to the literature and some guest lectures from industry
with leading practitioners. In addition, case discussion and short tasks during the course will further facilitate
learning.
Methods

• In-class activities

Interactive seminar
Project based learning
role playing/simulation

• At home activities

Exercices to prepare the lecture
Paper work
Students presentation
 

Evaluation methods

The performance assessment will be based on individual and group performance:
- Group Performance (50%):
- Group case report (50%)
- Individual Performance (50%):
- Individual submission (15%)
- Final exam (35%)

Faculty or entity

CLSM