Syllabus

Title
6192 Methods and Tools in Supply Chain and Operations Management
Instructors
Dr. Boualem Rabta
Contact details
boualem.rabta@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/16/22 to 03/02/22
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
Course III - Supply Chain and Operations Management
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Wednesday 03/09/22 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM D2.0.374
Wednesday 03/16/22 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM D3.0.218
Wednesday 03/23/22 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM D3.0.218
Wednesday 03/30/22 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM D2.0.342 Teacher Training Raum
Wednesday 04/06/22 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM D1.1.074
Wednesday 04/20/22 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM TC.2.01

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Contents

In this course, tools and methods in Supply chain and operations management will be presented.

- Introduction to operations management

- Processes, analysis and improvement

- Supply chain models and techniques

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Learning outcomes

Students should be able to understand relevant supply chain problems, how to model them and how to apply appropriate tools to obtain a solution.

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Attendance requirements

Attendance is mandatory. This requirement is met if a student is present for at least 5 out of 6 lectures (80%).

There are no possibilities to compensate for absences

 

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Teaching/learning method(s)

The course is taught using a combination of lectures, class discussions,homework exercises and in-class assignments.

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Assessment

The grading of this course is based on 3 components, namely, group homework, individual assignements, as well as a final exam.

Details of the assessment:

  • Homework exercises, 30 points (group work)
  • In-class assignments, 20 points (individual work)
  • Final exam, 50 points (individual work)

Grading scale:

  •     Excellent (1): 90% - 100.0%

  •     Good (2): 80% - <90%

  •     Satisfactory (3): 70% - <80%

  •     Sufficient (4): 60.0% - <70%

  •     Fail (5): <60.0%

Prerequisite for passing the course: minimum performance of 40% (20 points) in the final examination.

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Readings
1 Author: Cachon & Terwiesch
Title:

Operations management

Publisher: McGraw-Hill International (HL)
Edition: 2e
Year: 2019
Recommendation: Strongly recommended (but no absolute necessity for purchase)
Type: Book
2 Author: Chopra and Meindl
Title:

Supply Chain Management

Publisher: Pearson Education
Edition: 6
Year: 2016
Recommendation: Strongly recommended (but no absolute necessity for purchase)
Type: Book
3 Author: Cachon & Terwiesch
Title:

Matching Supply with Demand : An introduction to operations management

Publisher: McGraw-Hill International (HL)
Edition: 4e
Year: 2019
Content relevant for diploma examination: No
Recommendation: Strongly recommended (but no absolute necessity for purchase)
Type: Book
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Availability of lecturer(s)

Boualem Rabta: by appointment boualem.rabta@wu.ac.at

Last edited: 2022-04-06



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