Strategic Supply Chain Management and Sustainability

The key concepts of Supply Chain Management are examined, as well as matters such as variability, organizational silos, the Bullwhip Effect, tradeoffs and sustainability.

  • Duration
    1 semester
  • Format
    Online
  • Credits
    20
  • Semester
    Autumn


Strategic Supply Chain Management and Sustainability

The key concepts of Supply Chain Management are examined, as well as matters such as variability, organizational silos, the Bullwhip Effect, tradeoffs and sustainability.

  • Duration
    1 semester
  • Format
    Online
  • Credits
    20
  • Semester
    Autumn


Overview

The key concepts of Supply Chain Management are examined, and more particularly, the Supply Chain Matrix, Pull/Push View, Strategic Fit, Capabilities, Drivers and Metrics, and Supply Chain Integration. Focus is also given on Forecasting Demand and the Bullwhip effect and Value of Information as well as on Economies of Scale. Pricing and revenue management techniques are analysed and the design of the Supply Chain Network (Distribution Networks, Facility and Capacity Allocation, Offshoring) together with Designing and Planning Transportation Networks are thoroughly discussed.

Meet the Instructor

Rear Admiral (Ret.) Konstantinos Panagopoulos HN, is a graduate with first class honors of, the School of Economics of the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), GRC, the Department of Ensign Cadets of the Hellenic Naval Academy, and the Logistics Executive Development Course of the US Army Logistics Management College (ALMC). He holds a MSc degree in Logistics with first class honors from the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT/USA), a MSc degree with first class honors in Defence and Strategy Studies from the Hellenic National Defense College, certificates of Lead Auditor for quality ISO 9000, HACCP, ISO 18000, and
other diplomas and certificates. He has extensive administrative, strategic, tactical and operational experience of practice for 36 years of Logistics science across the entire range and aspects of the supply chain in Greece and abroad (1987 to 2014).
He carries all the medals and decorations of his rank and has been awarded by the President of the Hellenic Republic the decorations and medals of the Grand Commander of the Order of Phoenix and the Commander of the Order of Honor of
the Hellenic Republic (2018)

Overview

The key concepts of Supply Chain Management are examined, and more particularly, the Supply Chain Matrix, Pull/Push View, Strategic Fit, Capabilities, Drivers and Metrics, and Supply Chain Integration. Focus is also given on Forecasting Demand and the Bullwhip effect and Value of Information as well as on Economies of Scale. Pricing and revenue management techniques are analysed and the design of the Supply Chain Network (Distribution Networks, Facility and Capacity Allocation, Offshoring) together with Designing and Planning Transportation Networks are thoroughly discussed.

Meet the Instructor

Rear Admiral (Ret.) Konstantinos Panagopoulos HN, is a graduate with first class honors of, the School of Economics of the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), GRC, the Department of Ensign Cadets of the Hellenic Naval Academy, and the Logistics Executive Development Course of the US Army Logistics Management College (ALMC). He holds a MSc degree in Logistics with first class honors from the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT/USA), a MSc degree with first class honors in Defence and Strategy Studies from the Hellenic National Defense College, certificates of Lead Auditor for quality ISO 9000, HACCP, ISO 18000, and
other diplomas and certificates. He has extensive administrative, strategic, tactical and operational experience of practice for 36 years of Logistics science across the entire range and aspects of the supply chain in Greece and abroad (1987 to 2014).
He carries all the medals and decorations of his rank and has been awarded by the President of the Hellenic Republic the decorations and medals of the Grand Commander of the Order of Phoenix and the Commander of the Order of Honor of
the Hellenic Republic (2018)

This Module Aims to:

√ equip students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to support business success by strategically managing supply chains – a key function in the operations of modern organisations;

√ define a supply chain and understand material, information, and capital flows;

√ provide the understanding of the link of competitive advantage and customer satisfaction by encouraging organisations in the supply chain to work together to improve services and reduce costs;

√ provide the understanding of major challenges to effective supply chain management, including variability, organizational silos, the Bullwhip Effect, tradeoffs and sustainability.

This Module Aims to:

√ equip students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to support business success by strategically managing supply chains – a key function in the operations of modern organisations;

√ define a supply chain and understand material, information, and capital flows;

√ provide the understanding of the link of competitive advantage and customer satisfaction by encouraging organisations in the supply chain to work together to improve services and reduce costs;

√ provide the understanding of major challenges to effective supply chain management, including variability, organizational silos, the Bullwhip Effect, tradeoffs and sustainability.

What you’ll learn

At the end of the module the learner will be able to:

Identify activities of supply chain management as key elements for gaining competitive advantage in organisations.

Justify the importance of customer service and cost-service trade-offs.

Apply a variety of analytical tools and techniques useful in analysing and solving supply chain problems.

Identify key issues in developing a supply chain strategy and plan.

Assess the different sustainability challenges for a shipping business – climate changes, social pressures, and evaluate ways to achieve efficiency of resources and profitability across the supply chain.

Define what is “quality” and assess and evaluate ways in which we can increase the quality in the supply chain.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

Based on the Programme Specification, students are formally assessed through the submission of coursework. The forms of coursework depend on the characteristics of each module and may include the following types of assessments: case study, essay, report, dissertation, market analysis, project output, valuation, etc.

In addition each module incorporates multiple self-assessment tests. Self-assessment tests are not part of the formal assessment but completion is strongly encouraged as students will be able to monitor and evaluate their learning process and identify areas requiring improvement.

What you’ll learn

At the end of the module the learner will be able to:

Identify activities of supply chain management as key elements for gaining competitive advantage in organisations.

Justify the importance of customer service and cost-service trade-offs.

Apply a variety of analytical tools and techniques useful in analysing and solving supply chain problems.

Identify key issues in developing a supply chain strategy and plan.

Assess the different sustainability challenges for a shipping business – climate changes, social pressures, and evaluate ways to achieve efficiency of resources and profitability across the supply chain.

Define what is “quality” and assess and evaluate ways in which we can increase the quality in the supply chain.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

Based on the Programme Specification, students are formally assessed through the submission of coursework. The forms of coursework depend on the characteristics of each module and may include the following types of assessments: case study, essay, report, dissertation, market analysis, project output, valuation, etc.

In addition each module incorporates multiple self-assessment tests. Self-assessment tests are not part of the formal assessment but completion is strongly encouraged as students will be able to monitor and evaluate their learning process and identify areas requiring improvement.

FAQs

1

Assess the different stages of crafting, executing and reviewing a strategy.

2

Critically evaluate how these functions are applied in shipping.

3

Apply performance monitoring and management in the shipping context.

4

Evaluate Commercial Shipping Management Strategies.

Your tuition covers:

HD films per course, your own e-book, 24/7 support, professor video calls 3 times per month, extra webinars by Shipping industry titans

1

Good command of the English Language via IELTS, TOEFL or any other internationally approved English language certification.

2

Employer/Professor recommendation.