2013/2014 KAN-SCM_SE62 Consumer Driven Supply Chains
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Consumer Driven Supply Chains |
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Language | English |
Exam ECTS | 7.5 ECTS |
Type | Mandatory |
Level | Full Degree Master |
Duration | One Semester |
Course period | Spring |
Time Table | Please see course schedule at e-Campus |
Study board |
Study Board for MSc in Economics and Business
Administration
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Last updated on 06-08-2013 |
Learning objectives | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The learning objectives of this
course aim at the student’s ability to theoretically understand,
analyse and propose solutions related to the logistics function,
activities and processes in retail supply chains.
Upon course completion students should be able to:
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Course content and structure | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Efficient Consumer Response (ECR) is an Industry-Initiative to reengineer the way business is done in the industry by implementing cooperative strategies between retailer and manufacturer to fulfil consumer wishes better, faster and at less cost. This could be interpreted as the attempt of channelling information, organisation and management to a seamless or borderless supply chain. Some of the central issues of the course are: The concepts of supply chain management within the retail sectors, ECR, grocery industry and fashion industry; collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment, partnering strategies in the retail supply chain, On-Shelf-Availability, Category Management, power and trust controvercies and In-Store logistics. |
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Teaching methods | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Theoretical lectures in combination with exercises and cases. Theoretical lectures aim to frame relevant concepts in supply chain planning and controls and to introduce students to tools and methodologies for design, and planning. Cases and exercises train students in the application of the concepts and methodologies. The teaching method will ensure students involvement and participation. This is achieved by the use of cases, exercises and in class assignments. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Expected literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Fernie, J./Sparks, L. (eds.) (2009): Logistics & Retail Management, 3rd edition, Kogan Page Reading list of scientific articles, eg:
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