Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able
- to produce added value for his/her customers in e.g. an online store
- to assess the effects of procurements, the supply chain and sales on the profitability of the organisation
- to utilise and draw up instruments and tools for the management of a supply chain
- to take into account different customer relationships and adjust the supply chain's activities so they meet with the customers' needs
- to utilise information on customer needs and demand volumes in procurements
- to take into account the typical characteristics of exports in logistics

Teaching methods

The study unit is an online study unit including working in Optima learning environment: exercises and assignments as an individual and team work.

In order to learn more about sustainable supply chain management the study unit has a virtual business simulation game part played in teams which combines sales, purchasing, finance and supply chain management with the circular economy.

Location and time

The study unit will start on Thursday 10th September with a zoom session and ends by mid December.

Content and scheduling

The study unit consists of two parts:

5 cr of this study unit contains theory about Sales, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management as decision making areas for profitable business, online working.

5 cr of this study unit contains a business simulation game. Circular Economy Game Blue Connection is used on this study unit where the concept of Circular Economy is combined with the decision making in a company. If you open the link below you can access more information about the Blue Connection game.
https://theblueconnection.org/

One of the targets of this study unit is also to give you an opportunity for experiential learning.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

REQUIREMENT LEVEL I
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT Assessed as applicable: TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY

H/1 THE STUDENT IS ABLE TO
– use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
– search for information in different sources
– report
– work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
– interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
– receive guidance
– work as a member of a team
– plan the progress of his/her work and use of time under guidance
– work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
– follow the provided instructions and rules

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 THE STUDENT IS ABLE TO
– use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
– gather information and use his/her knowledge basis
–report in the agreed manner
– work using the skills and methods learned
– engage in professional interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and identify their needs
– take part in guidance and utilise it
– engage in goal-oriented work in a team
– plan and manage the progress of his/her work and use of time
– detect safety-related risks
– justify this/her actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 THE STUDENT IS ABLE TO
– use professional concepts extensively
– compare and choose
relevant information
– report and communicate in a professional manner
– work independently, using the skills and methods learned
– take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
– anticipate his/her need for guidance
– promote the team’s work and team spirit
– manage his/her time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
– work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned
– plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration