the aim of the course is to give fundamental


The aim of the course is to give fundamental knowledge of supply chain management and establish understanding of logistics terminology and concepts and thereby be able to apply the most important methods for analyzing, developing, monitoring, controlling and implementing material flows in industrial and commercial supply chains.

The aim is realized by theoretical studies but as well by working on a project that gives insights into specific areas of logistics and supply chain management, preferably in the context of the Gulf region.

a deeper knowledge and understanding of a selected topic or approach related to logistics and supply chain management in the Gulf region context, practice in the creation and dispersion of logistics and SCM knowledge through search and evaluation of existing knowledge /literature as well as the formulation, organization and presentation of new knowledge.

The paper should be based on a literature review, taking its starting point in a conceptual or empirical research question related to the selected topic. The paper should be analytical. 

The literature is subject to critical evaluation and that there is a clear logic argumentation. The own contributions should be clearly stated and motivated. Apr)Itc the concept to logistics in the Gulf region or to one of the companies the students rem preferred.

The literature is used to analyze the defined problem. The analysis is logical, structured and the conclusions drawn follow clearly from the analysts.

Examples of issues that can be studied:

Procurement and Supplier Relations Management

Inventory Management including Warehouse Management

Track and Trace of items (including ID, mobile and supporting technology

Lean supply chains and the effects on various characteristics of logistics

SCM and the implementation challenges

Information systems and role in supporting logistics activities

Effects of globalization on procurement, manufacturing and distribution

Production setup designs and effects on specific characteristics like time, etc.

Risk management in supply chains

Functional deliveries to construction sites (finished modules instead of

Centralized distribution system vs decentralized

Inbound flow of items through terminals for construction sites (call-oi

Design and effects of VMI solutions

Product design implications from transportation operation

Environmental issues related to transportation

Environmental issues related to logistics solutions

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