Knowledge

The student …

has knowledge of various forms of procurement such as direct procurement, outsourcing, insourcing, etc
has knowledge of what governs category development
has knowledge of issues related to supplier relationships when the product is a service
has knowledge of how to segment and establish supplier relationships
has knowledge of the development of supplier relationships in a long-term perspective with a focus on product development, learning and innovation
has knowledge of the relationship between private suppliers and the public sector
has knowledge of global value-chains

Skills

The student ...

can assess the KPI in the supplier relationship and evaluate/measure cost/benefits
can translate analyses of markets and user/customer needs into category development strategies
be able to assess how the quality and strength of relationships is developed and strengthened

General competence

The student ...

can explain how strategic supplier cooperation can provide a competitive advantage in a customer-oriented perspective
can explain how we can achieve both operational and strategic benefits through collaboration between partners in an integrated value chain.
can explain interorganizational processes and their integration in a virtual organizational context.
can present the theories and perspectives included in the curriculum and identify issues in procurement and procurement in public and private sectors.
can present analyses of markets and user/customer needs in category development strategies
can discuss how the quality and strength of supplier relationships can be developed and strengthened

Subject description SVK200

Strategic Value Chain Management 2