Delivered at:: Department of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Course type:: Compulsory course

When:: 3 year, 3, 4 module

Instructor

Zolotukhina, Irina

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Abstract

The course "Operations Management in Supply Chains" is designed for third-year undergraduate students enrolled in the Digital Platforms and Logistics program. This course provides an in-depth understanding of the principles and practices of operations management within the context of supply chains. Students will explore how effective operations management can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels in supply chain networks. The course emphasizes the integration of digital technologies and data analytics in optimizing supply chain operations, preparing students for the challenges and opportunities presented by modern logistics environments.

Learning Objectives

The aim of the course is to familiarize the participating students with the basic concepts and frameworks of operations management in logistics and supply chain, to familiarize with the role of operations management in logistics and supply chain, and to develop students’ related analytical and decision making skills related to operational management with relation to the supply chain management.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Understand key concepts and theories related to operations management in supply chains.
Analyze and evaluate supply chain processes to identify areas for improvement.
Apply quantitative and qualitative methods to solve operational problems.
Utilize digital tools and platforms to enhance supply chain efficiency.
Develop strategic recommendations for optimizing supply chain operations.

Course Contents

Introduction to Operations Management (2 lectures, 2 seminars)
Supply Chain Fundamentals (2 lectures, 2 seminars)
Process Mapping and Analysis (2 lectures, 2 seminars)
Inventory Management (2 lectures, 2 seminars)
Customs (2 lectures, 2 seminars)
Logistics providers (2 lectures, 2 seminars)
Quality Management in Supply Chains (2 lectures, 2 seminars)
Purchasing (2 lectures, 2 seminars)
Risk Management in Supply Chains (2 lectures, 2 seminars)
Sustainability and Ethics in Supply Chain Operations (2 lectures, 2 seminars)
Strategic Operations Management (2 lectures, 2 seminars)
Logistics service management and cross functional logistics coordination (2 lectures, 2 seminars)

Assessment Elements

In-class regular tasks
Exam
The exam consists of two written questions (50% of the exam grade each one).

Interim Assessment

2024/2025 4th module
0.6 * Exam + 0.4 * In-class regular tasks

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Ballou, R. H. (2012). Business logistics management : planning, organizing, and controlling the supply chain. Slovenia, Europe: Prentice-Hall International. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.7F7B29C
Чертыковцев, В. К. Производственный и операционный менеджмент : учебное пособие для вузов / В. К. Чертыковцев. — Москва : Издательство Юрайт, 2023. — 75 с. — (Высшее образование). — ISBN 978-5-534-14319-5. — Текст : электронный // Образовательная платформа Юрайт [сайт]. — URL: https://urait.ru/bcode/519997 (дата обращения: 27.08.2024).

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Моисеева, Н. К. Управление операционной средой организации : учебник / Н. К. Моисеева, А. Н. Стерлигова. — Москва : ИНФРА-М, 2022. — 336 с. + Доп. материалы [Электронный ресурс]. — (Высшее образование: Магистратура). - ISBN 978-5-16-006879-4. - Текст : электронный. - URL: https://znanium.com/catalog/product/1844310
Стерлигова, А. Н. Операционный (производственный) менеджмент : учебное пособие / А.Н. Стерлигова, А.В. Фель. — Москва : ИНФРА-М, 2022. — 187 с. — (Высшее образование: Бакалавриат). - ISBN 978-5-16-003469-0. - Текст : электронный. - URL: https://znanium.ru/catalog/product/1858248

Authors

Миронова Алена Геннадьевна
Zolotukhina Irina Viktorovna

Bachelor’s Programme 'Digital Platforms and Logistics'

Contacts:

Operations Management in Supply Chain