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Jamk University of Applied Sciences
Global Supply Chain Management (online)
In this course you will explore logistics and supply chain management from a general manager’s view and see how decisions in inventory, warehousing, transportation, communication and facility location drive competitiveness. You will link supply chain design to business goals in changing markets.
5 cr
Logistics and supply chain management are unique, representing a paradox to some extent, as they involve one of the oldest and simultaneously one of the most recently acknowledged business activities. The activities within the supply chain system, such as communication, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and facility location, have been integral since the inception of commercial endeavors. It is challenging to envision any product reaching a customer without the essential support provided by logistics.
However, it is only in recent years that companies have begun recognizing logistics and supply chain management as a crucial source of competitive advantage. There is a growing realization that a company's performance is inherently tied to the effectiveness of its logistics system. This recognition is amplified by the shrinking product life cycles and the heightened levels of competition in the contemporary business landscape.
Today, logistics and supply chain management present both a significant challenge and a tremendous opportunity for most firms, given the dynamic nature of business environments.
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Business, administration and law
Scope
5 cr
Code
HB00CJ43
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Jamk University of Applied Sciences