Obiettivi di apprendimento

The objective of the course is to provide a main knowledge about classics and fundamentals in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (LSCM). The main research topics and evolving research streams will be described and analyzed, in conjunction with an analysis of the key grounding theories and methodologies in the leading journals related to the topic of SCM.

Programma

Class 1 (8h)
Fundamentals of Logistics & Supply
Chain Management (SCM)
Key research topics in LSCM
Main research streams and grounding theories in the academic LSCM literature
Paths of contributions for LSCM researchers
Excellence paths of global Supply Chains.
Case studies reading.
Discussion about the key topics emerging from 3 exemplary papers
Presentation and in-depth discussion about a research case.
Class 2 (8h)
Making a contribution in LSCM – positioning a research article
Presentation and in-depth discussion about a research case

Modalità didattiche

This course is designed to achieve the following objectives:
• to develop a richer understanding of the topic of LSCM;
• to discuss and analyses the overlaps between SCM and other research streams;
• to in-depth understand research methods in SCM;
• to bridge a gap between theoretical contributions and values for practitioners in the SCM field;
• to activate interaction and critical discussion by using readings and papers.

Modalità di verifica dell'apprendimento

Grade Components:
1. Class Preparation, Participation, (30%)
2. Contribution, Discussion and presentation (30%)
3. Assignment, long abstract research (40%)

Valutazione

Grading Scale:
A. Excellent
B. Very good
C. Good
D. Sufficient
E. Not sufficient
In-Class Procedures:
Open-discussion, presentations and critique.

Lezioni Programmate