Syllabus

Title
1512 Global Supply Chain Design
Instructors
Assoz.Prof PD Dr. Vera Hemmelmayr, Univ.Prof. Tina Wakolbinger, Ph.D.
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/22/12 to 02/29/12
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
This class is only offered in summer semesters.
Subject(s) Master Programs
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Thursday 05/03/12 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM H D204 (UZA 4)
Thursday 05/10/12 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM H D204 (UZA 4)
Thursday 05/24/12 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM H D204 (UZA 4)
Thursday 05/31/12 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM H D204 (UZA 4)
Thursday 06/14/12 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM H D204 (UZA 4)
Thursday 06/21/12 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM H D204 (UZA 4)
Thursday 06/28/12 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM H D204 (UZA 4)
Contents

The lecture is structured as follows:

1.) Globalization and Integration of World Trade,

2.) Coordinated Product and Supply Chain Design

3.) Network Design: Models and Tools

4.) Network Design: Solution Methods

5.) Supply Chain Network Design in the Gobal Environment

6.) Global Supply Chain Design and Risk Management

Learning outcomes
After successful completion of the module, students should have acquired an understanding about the topics of globalization and integration of world trade. Students should have the skills and competence to evaluate the international environment and its implications for global supply chain design. Furthermore, students should be able to develop quantitative models that support decision-making in global supply chain networks..
Teaching/learning method(s)
• Seminar-style class (lecture with discussion) • Literature review • Homework / case studies
Assessment
  • Assignments: 15 points
  • Case Studies: 25 points
  • Final Exam: 50 points
  • In-class Participation: 10 points 

In order to pass the class, you need attend at least 60 % of all classes,  get more than 50 % on the final exam and more than 50 % overall. If you fulfill these criteria, the following grading scale will be applied:

Less than 50 points: Nicht genügend (5) (Failed)

50 - 63 points: Genügend (4) (Sufficient)

64 - 75 points: Befriedigend (3) (Average)

76-87 points: Gut (2) (Good)

88 and more points: Sehr gut (1) (Excellent)

Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists
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Readings
1 Author: Sunil Chopra, Peter Meindl
Title: Supply Chain Management

Publisher: Pearson New Jersey
Edition: 4 th Edition
Year: 2010
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Type: Book
2 Author: Bowersox, Closs, Cooper
Title: Supply Chain Logistics Management

Publisher: McGraw Hill Boston
Edition: 3 rd Edition
Year: 2010
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Type: Book
3 Author: Simchi-Levi, Kaminsky, Simchi-Levi
Title: Designing and Managing the Supply Chain

Publisher: McGrawHill Boston
Edition: 3 rd Edition
Year: 2009
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Type: Book
4 Author: Shapiro
Title: Modeling the Supply Chain

Publisher: Thomson
Year: 2011
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Content relevant for diploma examination: No
Recommendation: Essential reading for all students
Type: Book
5 Author: Ahuja, Magnanti, Orlin
Title: Network Flows

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Content relevant for diploma examination: No
Recommendation: Reference literature
Availability of lecturer(s)
Other
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Last edited: 2012-01-10



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