The course teaches students about the complex and dynamic nature of international logistics and supply chain management and to prepare the student with the skills needed in an international environment with increasing demands on efficiency and effectiveness in this area of studies. The course focuses on the role of management and how international logistics and supply chain management can function as a source of competitive advantage. In addition, the course will provide students with knowledge about the use and impact of e-commerce in logistics and supply chain management.Deadline to apply: April 1, 2014

Period
09-06-2014 - 04-07-2014 (4 weeks)

Target group
Business, Logistics, Economics and Law students

Course aim
On completion of the course the students will be able to:Knowledge and understanding1. Demonstrate the basic concepts of logistics and supply chain management.2. Demonstrate the importance of logistics and supply chain management and its value for competitive advantage of the firm.3. Reason critically and independently around problems related to different actors and flows in the supply chain.Skills and abilities1. Analyse and interpret the supply chain, the role of its actors and its logistics flows and function.Judgement and approach1. Critically assess the theoretical foundations for models and techniques related to logistics and supply chain management2. Reflect upon and evaluate their own behaviour in the project work.



Credits
10.0 ECTS credits

Course fee
SEK 15[Convert to USD]Tuition to the courseSEK 1000[Convert to USD]Social and Cultural package includes Welcome lunch, social activitites, company visit, cultural trip and farewell dinner. A lot of fun and a great way to learn more about Sweden and the swedes. Accomodation is not included

Course leader
Johan LarssonContact summerprogramme@jibs.hj.se if you want more information

Jonkoping International Business School JIBS Summer Programme
Address: Jonkoping International Business School P.O. Box 1026
Postal code: 551 11
City: Jonkoping
Country: Sweden
Website: http://hj.se/jibs/en/education/summer-programme.html
E-mail: summerprogram@jibs.hj.se
Phone: +46 (0)36 101712