Knowledge

Students ...

knows about historical development, and different theoretical perspectives within the subject area value chain and supply chain
has a broad knowledge of how connections and the development of the value chain affect the company's competitive advantage
has knowledge of the organization, coordination, and integration in the value chain both internally in the company (intra-organizational) and externally between companies (inter-organizational)
has a broad knowledge of what value chain networks are and how the interaction between value chains can affect efficiency and profitability
has knowledge of new sustainable value chain models, sustainability, triple bottom line, and circular economy
has knowledge of what drives category development
can update their knowledge of issues related to supplier relationships when the product is a service
has knowledge of how to segment and establish supplier relationships
has knowledge of how to develop and improve the supplier relationship
has knowledge of quality control and performance measurement

Skills

Students ...

can analyze examples of value chains with a view to creating improvement within and between the various units and interfaces in the chain
can translate analyzes of markets and user/customer needs into strategies can assess the CPI in the supplier relationship and evaluate/measure cost/benefit
can use the theories and perspectives included in the curriculum to identify issues within upstream analyzes in procurement and procurement in public and private markets.
can translate analyzes of markets and user/customer needs into strategies for category development
can assess how the quality and strength of relationships are developed and strengthened

General competence

Students ...

knows how the subject areas logistics, strategic management, and supply management, have contributed to the development of the subject area
can plan and carry out varied work tasks and projects that extend over time, alone and as a participant in a group, and in line with ethical requirements and guidelines

Subject description SVK1100

Strategic Value Chain Management