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Supply Chain Management

Exchange programme

The department of Logistics Management offers the exchange programme Supply Chain Management to students with a logistics background who want to become experts in the field of Supply Chain Management.

The importance of supply chain management can best be explained by Coyle Langley’s definition: “Supply chain management and the closely related concept of logistics are necessary cornerstones of competitive strategy, increased market share, and shareholder value for most organizations”.

An organisation's supply chain performance influences its operational, financial and reputation risks and thus the management of its supply chain has become increasingly important and visible for corporate survival and success. Therefore, the job of a supply chain manager extends beyond the scope of efficiency and value, into the realm of competitive advantage.

To achieve these goals supply chain professionals need to have a sound understanding of the stakeholders’ values and relationships, logistics analysis techniques and concepts, and at a matter of course, a professional attitude.

Facts and figures

The programme at a glance
number of ECTS
30
period
September - January
tuition fee
No tuition fee

Part of School

Programme information

What to expect

About the programme

During the course of this programme the focus will be on both the development of conceptual knowledge, as well as practical skills and tools to be able to contribute to a more efficient, responsive, agile and lean supply chain. 

  • You will learn to develop supply chain theories, models, methods and best practices. This knowledge and these skills will help you increase supply chain quality, flexibility, reliability, delivery speed and efficiency in the order fulfilment process.

  • You will be able to use tools from, Lean Six Sigma, SCOR-framework, Theory of Constraints and Supply Chain skills both in theory as well as by playing the SCM-Management Game, ‘the Fresh Connection’, a management game on Theory of Constraints and one on Synchromodal Transport.

  • You will develop good project management skills

  • You will be able to understand the different objectives of the supply chain partners and the implications of supply chain changes.

 

 

 

Method

Our lectures and tutorials are usually offered in small groups of maximum 30 students. We offer a combination of theoretical lectures and tutorials, combined with projects and management games. Our project groups usually consist of five students. Theory is usually tested by means of an exam and projects are generally tested by means of a report and a defense session.

Type of assessment

  • Written exams
  • Paper
  • Organising a workshop
  • Assignments
  • (Individual) portfolio / pitch
  • Presentation
  • Reports
  • Poster presentation
  • Fresh connection game

Learning outcomes

If you have successfully completed this exchange programme then you are able to:

  • You will learn to develop supply chain theories, models, methods and best practices. This knowledge and these skills will help you increase supply chain quality, flexibility, reliability, delivery speed and efficiency in the order fulfilment process.
  • You are able to use tools from Lean Six Sigma, SCOR-framework, Theory of Constrains and Supply Chain skills obtained by playing a SCM-Management Game (The Fresh Connection),  a Theory of Constrains Management Game and a game on Synchromodal Transport
  • You are able to develop and apply innovative SCM concepts.
  • You will have good project management skills.
  • You will be able to understand the different objectives of the supply chain partners and the implications of supply chain changes.

The overall objective of this minor is to make the student look beyond the boundaries of the participants in a supply chain and look for ways to improve the results for all parties involved. 

Calendar

The schedule differs for every course. This total overview gives you an insight of the planning of the programme and is subject to change.

Block 1  
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 - 3 Classes with assignments
Week 4 - 8 Classes with assingments | Start workshops | Final presentation case competition
Week 9 Exam | Retake workshops
   
Block 2  
Week 1 Introduction or continuation classes block 1
Week 2 - 7 Start playing Fresh connection | Classes with assignements | Guest lectures
Week 8 Presentations | Retakes
Week 9 Exam | Final reports 
Week 10 International excursion (not mandatory) | Visiting SCM activities

Awarding

After completing your exchange programme at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, you will receive a:

  • Transcript of records

Subjects

An indication of the subjects you can expect

Block 1

  • Management of Resources/SCM Basics (3 ECTS)

    Management of Resources/SCM Basics (3 ECTS)

    Topics

    During this module the basic knowledge and concepts of Supply Chain Management will be covered. Topics that will be covered include a.o:

    • Introduction to Logistics and SCM
    • Putting the end customer first
    • Lead-time management
    • The responsive and synchronous supply chain
    • Complexity, network competition and supply chain integration
    • Managing the global pipeline and SC Risk Management
    • Sustainability and future supply chains

    Learning materials

    • Christopher M, Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Creating Value-Adding Networks, Pearson, 2016, 5th edition. (ISBN: 978-1-292-08379-7)
    • Articles published on Cum Laude (internal platform).

    Learning outcomes

    • Being able to comprehend basic knowledge and insights into supply chain management
    • Being able to motivate the importance of companies to cooperate in chains
    • Being able to apply basic SCM models and concepts.
    • Being able to outline current and future developments in SCM.

    Module code 

    RMISCM01r

  • Methods & Tools (4 ECTS)

    Methods & Tools (4 ECTS)

    Topics

    Tomorrow’s supply chain manager needs tools to analyse and evaluate situations. Topics that will be covered are a.o.:

    • Lean Six Sigma Methods & Tools:
      • VoC/ Critical to quality analysis
      • SIPOC
      • Value stream mapping
      • 5S
      • Kaizen
      • Fishbone diagrams
      • Failure mode and effect analysis
      • Flowcharts

    Six Sigma methods and analyses are discussed and covered on a ‘Green-Belt’ level.

    The following methods are also covered:

    • Theory of Constrains
    • APICS SCOR (Supply Chain Operations and Reference) Framework*

    Learning materials

    • Stephan Lunau, et. al., Six Sigma +Lean Toolset, Mindset for Successful Implementation of Improvement Projects, 2nd edition, ISBN: 978 3 642 35881 1, 2013.
    • Materials provided on CumLaude
    • SCOR 11.0, Apics (provided).
    Recommended literature:
    • Richards, G (2016) The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit, 2nd edition, London: Kogan Pag

    Learning outcomes

    • Developing profound knowledge and understanding of supply chain operations and how to use methods and tools is the main objective of this course.
    • Both knowledge and understanding of how to use LSS/ ToC methods and tools in order to improve SCM process and  infrastructure.
    • On the basis of profound knowledge and understanding you will also learn to gather relevant information. This will enable you to form a well-founded opinion about how to solve bottlenecks and improve the supply chain

    Module code 

    RMISCM04r

  • Project: ASCM Case Competition (2 ECTS)

    Project: ASCM Case Competition (2 ECTS)

    Topics

    • The aim within this case is to integrate Techsoft’s New Vision Graphics Card into the Supply Chain. 

    APICS developed in collaboration with Deloitte Consulting LLP a business case about the company TechSoft. From this company there is a dataset available which you need to analyse in small groups..

    Learning materials

    • The game.

    Learning outcomes

    • The goal of this project is to get used to working in international and interdisciplinary teams on Supply Chain Management cases.

    Module code

    RMISCM05r

  • Project CMI/Lean Six Sigma (5 ECTS)

    Project CMI/Lean Six Sigma (5 ECTS)

    Topics

    • You will use the tools and skills learned during the course Methods and Tools.
    • SIx Sigma Approach

    Learning materials

    • Lunau, S. e/o (2013) Six Sigma + Lean Toolset, 2nd edition, Heidelberg: Springer (Verlag Berlin), ISBN: 9783642358814 

    Learning outcomes

    After this course, the student can:

    • Interpret and use of the Six Sigma DMAIC phases
    • Interpret and compare Data (case)
    • Create an improved situation based on profound data analysis (case)
    • Efficiently work towards a joint product
    • Present and sell the advice to the Director of CMI

    Module code 

    RMISCM06

  • SCM Today 2 (partly continues in Block 2)

    SCM Today 2 (partly continues in Block 2)

    Topics

    • Developments in the field of supply chain management by SCM Today activities.

    Each period a module SCM Today will be organised. The contents will differ each period. Activities can be:

    • Attending and organising guest lectures;
    • Visiting seminars and companies with supply chain activities in the Netherlands and abroad by taking part to the international excursion;
    • Take part in Supply Chain Management Games “The Fresh Connection.
    The Fresh Connection game

    The Fresh Connection is a game within a web- based Value Chain Management learning environment built around a cross functional business simulation.  The Fresh Connection concerns Management roles such as Purchasing, Sales, Operations and Supply Chain Management. Participants are making strategic and tactical decisions in the value chain of The Fresh Connection, a virtual producer of fruit juices.

    In addition to this, students can choose to take part in an international excursion, or they can participate in an APICS competition, or take part in relevant external activities within the Netherlands.

    Learning materials

    Fresh connection game is provided.

    Learning outcomes

    After this project the student :

    • Can apply and understand SCM strategies;
    • Has become acquanted with the workfield of SCM and state of the art developments in practice.

    Module code

    RMISCM09

Block 2

  • Innovation in SCM (3 ECTS)

    Innovation in SCM (3 ECTS)

    Topics

    • Writing a paper;
    • Organising workshop on a strategic topic, an emerging theme or a best practice in the area of Supply Chain Managment;
    • Discuss today's best practices;
    • Discuss future emerging practices which may be disruptive for today's logistics and supply chains.

    Learning materials

    • Websites, additional materials will be provided in class.

     

    Learning outcomes

    • Identify and understand the trending and emerging SCM practices;
    • Assess the impact of best, emerging and strategic SCM practices on today’s and future Supply Chains

    Module code 

    RMISCM02r

  • Transport & SCM (2 ECTS)

    Transport & SCM (2 ECTS)

    Topics

    • Globalisation and its effects on transport management.
    • Intercontinental transport. Economic Trade-Offs. Trends in networks.
    • Functions of ports in supply chains. Competition between ports. Clusters in the port. Mainport Management.
    • Connections towards and from China.
    • Hinterland connections. Networks, hubs and gateways. Inland terminals. Management of hinterland connections.
    • Synchromodality and playing Master Shipper
    • Transport in distribution: last mile.

    Learning materials

    Materials about the guest lectures are provided on Cum Laude (internal platform). Additional literature is not required.

    Learning outcomes

    • Managing supply chains means to organise the flow of goods from raw materials to the final consumer in a way that costs will be reduced and the service level is as high as possible.

    Module code 

    RMISCM10r

  • SCOR-project (4 ECTS)

    SCOR-project (4 ECTS)

    Topics

    • Learn to understand the relations between processes in the supply chain.
    • Basic versus complex chains
    • Creating models for control
    • The SCOR – Framework, developed by APICS, enables you to map the supply chain of the focal firm. 

    Learning materials

    • Complete SCOR 12.0 manual guide placed on Cumlaude under IGOSCM07r
    • SCOR Lessons (power point slides) given during first and second week
    • Free SCOR APP (ASCM/ APICS)
    Recommended:
    • Bolstorff, R, Supply Chain Excellence, a handbook for dramatic improvement using the SCOR Model, 3rd Edition, ISBN: 978-0814437537
    • Paluha, R, Application of the SCOR Model in Supply Chain Management. ISBN: 978-1934043233

    Learning outcomes

    After this project the student can:

    • Can describe a supply chain by applying the SCOR Framework;
    • Understands how to characterize a supply chain with SCOR metrics;
    • Knows how to categorize using standard practices and skills.

    Module code

    RMISCM07r

  • SCM Today I (1 ECTS)

    SCM Today I (1 ECTS)

    Topics

    • Developments in the field of supply chain management by SCM Today activities.

    Each period a module SCM Today will be organised. The contents will differ each period. Activities can be:

    • Attending and organising guest lectures;
    • Visiting seminars and companies with supply chain activities in the Netherlands and abroad by taking part to the international excursion;
    • Take part in Supply Chain Management Games “The Fresh Connection.

    Learning materials

    All required information can be found on internet.

    Learning outcomes

    • The assignment aims to actively acquire knowledge about the future working environment by attending a number of guest lectures given by managers from a wide range of companies.
    • Before attending the guest lectures students should prepare by gathering information about the company and the guest speaker beforehand. 

    Module code

    RMISCM08

  • Business Innovation (3 ECTS)

    Business Innovation (3 ECTS)

    Topics

    • Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
    • Value creation by co-creation
    • Supply Chain innovations
    • Using information technology to enable supply chain management
    • Managing customer and supplier relationships

     

    Learning materials

    Recommended:
    • Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers by Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur, Publisher - Wiley: ISBN-13: 9780470876411
    • Various materials provided in digital learning system

    Learning outcomes

    After this course, the student can:

    • Remember the terms associated with value chain management and know what they represent;
    • Have an understanding of the core differences between a supply chain and value chain;
    • Attaining in-depth knowledge of logistical processes within the value chain;
    • Indicate what value chain management means and build up an interest in the different ways of collaboration within the supply chain;
    • Have an understanding how value can be added in the chain for a product or service;
    • Relate value chain management with other field of study such like purchasing, systems & technologies and marketing.

    Module code 

    RMISCM31r

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