Supply Chain Management in Emerging Economies - Period 5

The courses in this semester give emphasis on business international context and its implications in management practices. Period 5 specifically introduces you to the environment of emerging economies. This course focuses on the effective design and execution of global supply chains, with an emphasis on the opportunities and challenges that emerging economies present. More specifically, this course covers topics related to global supply chain strategies, global network optimization, outsourcing & sourcing strategies and contract design. The course furthermore tackles advanced supply chain concepts that are even more relevant in this context: supply chain coordination and incentive alignment, pricing and revenue management and sustainability. You are introduced to theoretical concepts with emphasis on key tradeoffs and phenomena, as well as best practice examples. We will pay particular attention to supply chain challenges and applications in emerging markets, including those related to humanitarian aid delivery. You are also exposed to models and problem-solving tools, applicable to the design and planning of supply chains in emerging economies. Upon completion, you should be able to look strategically at the full supply chain and successfully operate in an international context.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) awards credits based on the ECTS system. Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.