Syllabus

Title
0891 Supply Chain Operations (SCO)
Instructors
Dipl.-Vw.Dr. Hans-Joachim Schramm, Dr. Irene Sudy
Contact details
hans-joachim.schramm@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
11/07/16 to 11/21/16
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Master Programs
Supply Chain Operations
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Thursday 11/24/16 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM TC.3.21
Thursday 12/01/16 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM TC.4.01
Thursday 12/15/16 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM EA.6.032
Thursday 12/22/16 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM EA.6.032
Thursday 01/12/17 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM TC.2.03
Thursday 01/19/17 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM EA.6.032
Thursday 02/02/17 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM TC.0.02 Red Bull

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Contents
With the increased division of labor across the supply chain, the importance of inter-organizational shipping increases. This course covers the basics of organization and execution of international goods movements as a part of supply chain management in times of globalization and integration of world trade today.
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Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students should have a basic knowledge about actual trade practice, including contracting, customs procedures and documentary paperwork, means and modes of payment, transport management as well as security, compliance and risk management issues. This should enable them to plan successfully shipping and handling for international goods movements.
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Teaching/learning method(s)
Seminar-style class (lecture with discussion), Essays / case studies as class preparation and wrap-up
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Assessment

Individual Level (75%):

- Container Tracking Report (10%) based on completeness and quality of content
- Commodity Assessment Report (15%) based on completeness and quality of content
- Written Exam of 60 min. (50%), with 4 out of 5 open questions (no case study) 

Group Level (25%):
- 2 Case Study Assessments (2x10%=20%)
- 1 Case Study Presentation and participation in group discussions (5%)
  based on completeness, quality of content and group presentation in-class

Grading scale:

  • Excellent (1): 87.5% - 100.0%
  • Good (2): 75.0% - <87.5%
  • Satisfactory (3): 62.5% - <75.0%
  • Sufficient (4): 50.0% - <62.5%
  • Fail (5): <50.0%

Prerequisite for passing the course: minimum performance of 40% in the final examination.

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Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

Incoming students (exchange programs): to be announced prior to July 22.

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Readings
1 Author: David, P.A.
Title: International logistics - the management of international trade operations

Publisher: Cicero Books LL, Berea OH
Edition: 4th. ed.
Remarks: ISBN-13: 978-0-9894906-0-3 print, ISBN-13: 978-0-9894906-1-0 ebook
Year: 2013
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Content relevant for diploma examination: No
Recommendation: Reference literature
Type: Book
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Availability of lecturer(s)
Upon request: hans-joachim.schramm@wu.ac.at
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Unit details
Unit Date Contents
1 Introduction, Trade Environment: Legal framework and export/import regulations
2 Security, Compliance and Risk Management
3 Customs Management: Customs practices and trade facilitation
4 Trade Management: Contracting, Paperwork and Payment Issues
5 Transport Management: Carrier Liability, Packaging and Insurance Issues
6 Transport Management: Choice of Transport Mode and Routing
7 Final exam: 60 min. with 4 out of 5 open questions (no case study) 
Last edited: 2016-06-24



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