2025/2026 KAN-CSCAO2401U Value Creation in Global Supply Chains
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Value Creation in Global Supply Chains |
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Language | English |
Course ECTS | 7.5 ECTS |
Type | Mandatory |
Level | Full Degree Master |
Duration | One Semester |
Start time of the course | Spring |
Timetable | Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk |
Study board |
Study Board for Markets & Innovation
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Last updated on 27-06-2025 |
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Learning objectives | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Upon completion of the course, the individual
student should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the various
supply chain processes in a global environment while being able to
relate to the broader supply chain design and management issues.
The objectives of this course in terms of what students will be
able to achieve upon completion are that students will be able to:
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Course content, structure and pedagogical approach | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
It has been noted that “one of the most significant paradigm shifts of modern business management is that individual businesses no longer compete as solely autonomous entities, but rather as supply chains” (Lambert & Cooper, 2000). Companies in the electronics and automotive industries, among others, have increasingly focused on their core competencies and outsourced non-core activities to contract manufacturers or other types of suppliers. They have become experts at orchestrating their end-to-end value networks. It has been argued that “with the increasing level of volatility, the days of static supply chain strategies are over” (Simchi-Levi & Fine, 2010) and that we need to manage “supply chains in the era of turbulence” (Christopher & Holweg, 2011). This is especially true in a global context. Indeed, events such as the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake, the 2013 Rana Plaza tragedy, geopolitics, and the climate crisis have demonstrated the need to broaden traditional supply chain management by integrating new perspectives. Therefore, this course covers phenomena related to global supply chain management from different theoretical perspectives. Through interactive discussions and case studies, participants will learn how to apply this knowledge in a managerial context. Course content includes the following topics: Supply chain orientation, supply chain strategies, postponement, risk management, resilience and transformation, social-ecological aspects, supply network analysis, and supply chain process analysis. |
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Research-based teaching | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CBS’ programmes and teaching are research-based. The following
types of research-based knowledge and research-like activities are
included in this course:
Research-based knowledge
Research-like activities
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The course includes lectures, research-based teaching, and case-based teaching. Students will be encouraged to participate in group discussions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Providing feedback to students is an integral part of the course. This is done through several channels. In all modules of the course, there is an opportunity to interact with the instructor and have open questions answered. The instructor is present during the exercises and is available to answer individual questions. Students also have the opportunity to receive feedback on group presentations. In the first model of the course, students are introduced to appropriate learning strategies. In the last module, a review session is offered to provide feedback on expected learning progress. Interactive online tools (e.g. quizzes) are provided as part of the course to help students further assess their learning progress. Finally, appointments with the instructor are offered. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Changes and additional literature might be announced during the course. |