Syllabus

Title
1398 Location Intelligence in Supply Chains 2 (LI 2)
Instructors
Assoz.Prof PD Dr. Vera Hemmelmayr, Ass.Prof. Mag.Dr. Petra Staufer-Steinnocher
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/27/24 to 09/27/24
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Tuesday 11/26/24 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM D5.1.004
Tuesday 12/03/24 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online-Einheit
Tuesday 12/10/24 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM D5.1.003
Tuesday 12/17/24 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online-Einheit
Tuesday 01/07/25 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM D5.1.004
Tuesday 01/14/25 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online-Einheit
Tuesday 01/21/25 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM D5.1.003
Contents

In this course, the major issues are the application of methodological and technical skills to real-world network-based transportation and supply chain modeling problems, and the critical discussion of results which are presented in the literature. Students are supposed to carry out case studies in small teams in which they apply the relevant theories, methods and techniques discussed during the lectures in LI-1, and learn to use appropriate software tools.

Main topics covered in case study projects are:

  • Locating facilities, e.g.,
    a new warehouse in a major retail chain,
    a new hub/spoke in an airline network
  • Allocating e.g.,
    customers to retail outlets,
    regional warehouses to a central warehouse,
    resources to production sites
  • utilizing cloud-based data and tools for publishing SCM decision support relevant information

Case study data, spatial network analysis and location analytics software tools like ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Online as well as Open-Source Software like GeoDa, CrimeStat, GWR or SANET are made available.

Learning outcomes

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

  • link theory to empirical research in the field
  • read literature in a critical way and discuss relevant topics
  • analyse and solve small-scale real-world problems in selected industries and businesses
  • develop and present solutions in a team
Attendance requirements

According to the examination regulation full attendance is intended for a PI. Absence in one unit is tolerated if a proper reason is given.

Teaching/learning method(s)
  • case study-based team work
  • project management and seminar paper
  • presentations
  • discussions
  • case study coaching
Assessment

Tasks (max. achievable points = 100)

active class participation (10)

case study projects development and documentation (70)

case study project presentations (20)

 

Grading scale:

(1) Excellent: 90% - 100%

(2) Good: 80% - <90%

(3) Satisfactory: 70% - <80%

(4) Sufficient: 60% - <70%

(5) Fail: <60%

 

 

Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

For incoming exchange students: 10 ECTS in Supply Chain Planning, Global Supply Chain Design, Transport/Logistics (Network) Management/Analysis/Planning, Operations Research, or Geographic Information Systems and Analysis, Spatial Business Intelligence/Location Analytics.

Register together with course Location Intelligence in Supply Chain Management 1 

Readings

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Recommended previous knowledge and skills

Participation is restricted to MSc SCM students.

Availability of lecturer(s)

Office hours: please, send email to petra.staufer@wu.ac.at and/or vera.hemmelmayr@wu.ac.at to make an appointment

Unit details
Unit Date Contents
1 Unit 1

Introduction to Case Studies

Students discuss about case study decision and first ideas for research proposals

Academic writing wrap-up (optional)

2 Unit 2

Discussion and on-demand project coaching (group specific, online)

3 Unit 3

Class project proposal presentation, discussion

case-study coaching & assistance with respect to methodological and technical concerns

4 Unit 4

Discussion and on-demand project coaching (group specific, online)

5 Unit 5

Progress reports, discussion and coaching (~15-20 min per group, 10 min discussion)

6 Unit 6

Discussion and on-demand project coaching (group specific, online)

7 Unit 7

Final presentation and discussion of class projects

Last edited: 2024-07-08



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