The lecture is organized as follows:

1. Introduction to supply chain finance: Background, Definition, Supply Chain Strategies
2. Shareholder value creation
3. Supply chain value drivers for cash-flow maximization
4. Supply chain value drivers for risk mitigation
5. Decision framework
6. Case study group presentation and discussion

After successful completion of the module, students should be able to understand and measure the impact of supply chain management on the financial performance of the companies involved. Basic definitions, company valuation methods as well as supply chain value drivers will be introduced. Further, students should achieve an understanding how to apply supply chain finance in stable and volatile market environments.

Attendance of minimum 80% (or 5/6 sessions) is mandatory.

Seminar-style class (lecture with discussion), literature reviews on special topics, one individual assignment and one case study to prepare in groups.

Individual Level (60%):

• Individual Assignment (20%)
• Written Exam of 60 min. (40%)

Group Level (40%):

• Case Study with group presentation based on completeness and quality of content (30%), group presentation and discussion in-class (10%).

Gradingscale:

• Excellent (1): 90% - 100.0%
• Good (2): 80% - <90%
• Satisfactory (3): 70% - <80%
• Sufficient (4): 60.0% - <70%
• Fail (5): <60.0%

Incoming students (exchange programs): min. 10 ECTS credits in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management, and min. 5 ECTS in Financial Accounting (balance sheet, profit and loss statement and cash flow statement) are required.

- Basic concepts of logistics, supply chain management and strategies

- Basic concepts of financial accounting (balance sheet, profit and loss statement, cash flow statement)

upon request – msuarez@wu.ac.at