Syllabus

Title
0734 Sustainable and Humanitarian Supply Chains I (SH I)
Instructors
Russell Harpring, Univ.Prof. Tina Wakolbinger, Ph.D.
Contact details
tina.wakolbinger@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/27/21 to 09/29/21
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Master Programs
Course I - Sustainable and Humanitarian Supply Chains
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Monday 10/04/21 02:00 PM - 05:30 PM D2.0.374
Monday 10/11/21 02:00 PM - 05:30 PM D2.0.374
Monday 10/18/21 02:00 PM - 05:30 PM D2.0.374
Monday 10/25/21 02:00 PM - 05:30 PM D2.0.374
Monday 11/08/21 02:00 PM - 05:30 PM D2.0.374
Monday 11/15/21 02:00 PM - 05:30 PM D2.0.374
Monday 11/22/21 12:30 PM - 04:00 PM Online-Einheit

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Contents

This course deals with the topic of humanitarian supply chains, supply chains for disaster relief. The following topics will be discussed:

Introduction to Humanitarian Supply Chain Managemet

Disaster Preparedness

Disaster Response and Recovery

Procurement, Sourcing, and Contract Management

Cash-based Interventions

Humanitarian Operations and Logistics in Complex Emergencies (or Conflict Zones)

 

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Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this course, students will be able to reflect upon basic and advanced concepts in the area of humanitarian logistics and their application in practice. They have an understanding of different modelling approaches that can support decision making in the humanitarian context. Furthermore, students can critically assess and discuss results of such models. Finally, they prepare presentations on special topics in the area of humanitarian supply chain management and thus improve the ability to present and discuss their work.

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Attendance requirements

This semester, the course will take place in hybrid mode. For you, this means that the lessons are held in the lecture hall and parallel online (via MS Teams or ZOOM). Please note that your attendance at this course must be at least 80%.

The units should preferably be attended in person. Please only participate online in exceptional cases and / or if there are reasons for the current COVID situation.”

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Teaching/learning method(s)

Lecture

Case Study

Paper Presentation and Write-up

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Assessment

Grading:
40% In-class repetitions (4 x 10%)

20% Case Study

20% Paper Presentation

20% Paper Writeup
 

Grading scheme:
Excellent (1): 90% - 100.0%
Good (2): 80% - <90%
Satisfactory (3): 70% - <80.0%
Sufficient (4): 60.0% - <70%
Fail (5): <60.0%

 

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    Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

    Incoming students (exchange programs): min 10 ECTS credits in transport, logistics and/or supply chain management.

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    Readings
    1 Author: Tomasini, Rolando M., and Luk N. van Wassenhove
    Title: Humanitarian Logistics

    Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
    Edition: 1
    Remarks: Can be obtained as an ebook from the WU library
    Year: 2009
    Content relevant for class examination: Yes
    Type: Book
    2 Author: Kovacs, Gyongyi, and Karen M. Spens
    Title: Relief supply chain management for disasters: humanitarian aid and emergency logistics

    Publisher: Business Science Reference
    Remarks: Can be obtained as an ebook from the WU library
    Year: 2012
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    Availability of lecturer(s)

    tina.wakolbinger@wu.ac.at

    Last edited: 2021-09-30



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