OPM 401: Supply Chain Management

Contents
This module introduces the principles and methods of supply chain management and examines how firms design, plan, and manage supply chains to achieve strategic objectives. Topics include supply chain strategy and strategic fit, demand forecasting, network design, inventory management, transportation and logistics, procurement and supplier management, supply chain coordination, and supply chain risk management. Throughout the course, managerial concepts are complemented by analytical models for supporting operational and strategic decision-making.

Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

• explain the role of supply chain management in creating competitive advantage and aligning supply chain strategy with business strategy.
• apply fundamental supply chain planning methods for demand forecasting, network design, and inventory management.
• analyze procurement decisions, supplier selection, and supplier relationship management.
• evaluate coordination mechanisms to improve supply chain performance.
• identify major sources of supply chain risk and assess appropriate mitigation strategies.
• apply analytical approaches to support supply chain decision-making and communicate managerial recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative analyses.

Necessary prerequisites
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Recommended prerequisites
OPM 301 Operations Management

Examiner Performing lecturer

Prof. Dr. Moritz Fleischmann Prof. Dr. Christoph Bode Prof. Moritz Fleischmann, Prof. Christoph Bode