Course 2012-2013 a.y.

Course Objectives

The course aims at highlighting Operations and Supply Chain Management in a global perspective.
Companies have to consider the impacts of the international competition on their processes, organizational structure and investments.

Course Content Summary

The programme analyses the strategic choices made in an international and global context referred to:

• Global logistics and transportation management
• Logistics optimization
• Global sourcing and supply chain management
• International standards on social and environment responsibility and quality
• Global production network
• Strategic role of an foreign plant and its localization
• Global innovation processes and R&D investments
• Model of open innovation and collaboration
  

During the course, classes are integrated by cases discussions and companies presentations. Group works and assignments are required.

Detailed Description of Assessment Methods

Written exam

Textbooks