Knowledge

The student …

has knowledge of historical development, and various theoretical perspectives in the field of Value and Supply Chain Management·
can account for the concepts of value chain and supply chain, integrated value chains and purchasing role in this
has knowledge of how relationships and development of the value chain affect the company's competitive advantage·
has knowledge of organization, coordination and integration in the value chain both internally in the enterprise (intra-organizational) and externally between companies (interorganizational)·
has knowledge of what value chain networks are and how interaction between value chains can affect efficiency and profitability·
has knowledge of new sustainable business models, sustainability, triple bottom line and circular economy

Skills

The student ...

is able to analyze examples of value chains in order to improve within and between the various units and interfaces in the chain·
is able to translate market and user/customer needs analysis into strategies.

General competence

The student ...

knows how logistics, supply chain management and strategic management theory have contributed to the development of the area
can present historical developments, and different theoretical perspectives within the value chain management field

Subject description 6286

Strategic Supply Chain Management 1