Students will be assigned research projects on specific supply chain topics to be worked in small teams. The aim is to deepen the understanding on supply chain management problems, conduct a literature review to identify solution approaches, and implement the skills gained through the previous courses.

There will be

-- a kick-off meeting on October 4th

-- progress presentation on November 8th

-- final presentation on December 20th.

Additonally, students will be provided team supervision by the instructors.

Full attendance in all the three sessions mentioned above is required. Additionally, students are expected to have regular meetings with the supervisors.

Group work, presentations, discussions

Final grade is based on

• Proposal presentation (15%)
• Final presentation (15%)
• Discussion and peer-feedback (10%)
• Seminar paper (60%)

Grading scale:

(1) Excellent: 90% - 100%

(2) Good: 80% - <90%

(3) Satisfactory: 70% - <80%

(4) Sufficient: 60% - <70%

(5) Fail: <60%

The successful completion of the course "Advanced Research Methods & Project Management" is the prerequisite for admission to this seminar.

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