The overall goal of this seminar course is to provide the students with the skills necessary for the successful use of information systems for solving real-world SCM problems. The seminar projects allow the students to develop skills in a wide range of different IS related topics in the fields of IS implementation and integration, IS modelling, data analytics and/or artificial intelligence. The projects cover real-world IS issues which are often handled together with industry partners. For all projects, modern standard software (e.g., SAP Business by Design, ArcGIS, AnyLogic or R) is used. The obtained skills are necessary for implementing modern planning and execution concepts in real-world SCM processes.

After successful completion of the class, students should be able to

• develop an IS-model for a given SCM problem setting
• customize SCM standard software
• develop and present solutions in a team
• synchronize work as part of a larger project team
• understand the problems arising when integrating several software tools

In general, full attendance is intended. Absence in one unit is tolerated if a proper reason is given.

• autonomous groupworks
• presentations
• discussions
• seminar paper describing IS design and implementation

In addition to writing seminar papers in groups (ca. 30 pages, submission 1 month after the end of the seminar), students have to participate actively in the class discussions by asking questions about the topics and presentations of their colleagues and answering short questions about the presented topics. Moreover, a sparring group for each group will be established that should meet with the group and give regular feedback about the progress of the seminar paper.

Max. achievable points: 100

Proposal presentation             5 points

Written proposal                    5 points

Intermediate presentation      10 points

Final presentation                  20 points

Sparring group                       7 points

Quiz                                        3 points

Seminar paper                        50 points

Grading scale:

(1) Excellent: 90% - 100%

(2) Good: 80% - <90%

(3) Satisfactory: 70% - <80%

(4) Sufficient: 60% - <70%

(5) Fail: <60%

In addition, you have to attend at least two (1 practical, 1 academic) of the talks:
https://www.wu.ac.at/en/scm/events/speaker-series/winter-semester-2021-2022 

WU MSc SCM students:

• Successful completion of "Operations Research 1".

Incoming students (exchange partners):

• studying a specifically supply chain related program
• min. 15 ECTS credits in logistics and/or operations management
• min. 5 ECTS credits in ERP-systems
• min. 5 ECTS credits in IT design or an similar area

Students should have a good knowledge of ERP-, GIS and Datawarehouse Systems, project management techniques and IS-modelling

An introduction to the information systems used in the seminar is given at the beginning of the course