Knowledge

The student...

has knowledge of historical development, and various theoretical perspectives in the field of supply chain management
can explain the terms value chain and supply chain
has knowledge about supply chain, focusing on customer-oriented processes
can explain how relationships and development of the supply chain affect a business' competitive edge
has knowledge of the entire supply creation chain and procurement role in it
has insight into the downstream perspective in the supply chain related to marketing and distribution channels
has knowledge of the organization, coordination, and integration in the supply chain, both internally within the company (intraorganizational) and externally between companies (interorganizational)
can explain what supply chain networks are and how the interaction between supply chains can affect efficiency and profitability
can explain the relationships between the organization and management of supply chains
can explain new sustainable business models and circular economy
can explain how value chain management can contribute to an enterprise's innovation and development

Skills

The student...

can analyze supply chains with a view to making improvements within and between the various units and interfaces in the chain
can assess various channels of distribution with regard to user and customer segments in relation to information and flow of goods
can utilize analyzes of markets and user/customer needs in strategies for value chain development
can carry out a business sector structure analysis with the most important elements (buyers, suppliers, new businesses, substitutes, and competitors)

General competence

The student...

is familiar with how the fields of logistics, strategic management, and inter-organizational theory have contributed to the development of the field, Supply Chain Management

Subject description VKL1100

Supply Chain Management