Syllabus
Registration via LPIS
| Day | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 04/13/26 | 11:30 AM - 02:00 PM | TC.4.05 |
| Wednesday | 04/15/26 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | TC.5.03 |
| Monday | 04/20/26 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | TC.4.05 |
| Wednesday | 04/22/26 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | TC.4.27 |
| Wednesday | 04/22/26 | 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM | TC.3.21 |
| Thursday | 04/23/26 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM | D3.0.225 |
| Wednesday | 04/29/26 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | TC.5.05 |
| Monday | 05/04/26 | 11:30 AM - 02:00 PM | D3.0.233 |
| Wednesday | 05/06/26 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | D5.0.002 |
| Wednesday | 05/13/26 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | TC.2.02 |
The course introduces students to the topics of supply chain modeling and design.
The following topics will be addressed:
- Network planning
- Supply chain modeling
- Network design in the supply chain considering service levels, capacity, transportation costs, and fixed costs
- Evaluation of network design decisions using decision trees
- Distribution Network Design
After successfully passing the class, students should be able to know and apply the models and theories of network design in supply chains.
Furthermore, they should be able to develop and validate optimization models that allow them to compare different network design configurations and to find the optimal network design for a given situation.
This semester, the course will take place on campus.
Common requirements for attendance: Attendance in the first lecture is mandatory for participation in the course. If an absence cannot be avoided inform the lecturer before class and provide some form of proof for the absence (e.g. medical confirmation) in the next session.
In total, a minimum requirement for attendance of 80% is required to pass the course. See further information at: https://www.wu.ac.at/fileadmin/wu/h/students/Pruefungsorganisation/Gesetzesgrundlagen/Pruefungsordnung_03.12.2014.pdf
Cooperation with other students on homework assignments is encouraged. (Any homework that is late will receive a score of zero.)
Grading scale:
(1) Excellent: 90% - 100%
(2) Good: 80% - <90%
(3) Satisfactory: 70% - <80%
(4) Sufficient: 60% - <70%
(5) Fail: <60%
This class will be held in English.
Organization of Admission to SBWL "Supply Networks and Services"
Admission for this SBWL is done via the ITL Institute : http://www.wu.ac.at/itl/lehre/sbwl/sbwl-supply-networks-and-services/
Any admission-related Questions not already covered on the SBWL Information site, should be adressed via email to: sbwl-sns@wu.ac.at
All SBWL SNS Courses can - without exceltion - only be attended after admission to SBWL.
Do not register for this course before a positive confirmation of your admission to SBWL "SNS".
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