Strategic and operational purchasing matters, supplier base design, buyer-supplier relations, supplier selection; the purchasing role in the supplier chain.
HM108V Purchasing and Supply Chains 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2015
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus HM108V (Autumn 2012–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus HM108V (Autumn 2012–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Good awareness of the role and substance of purchasing and supply management in companies, public authorities, and government agencies. In a structured way be able to identify and describe essential purchasing-related terms and activities within the purchasing process. Be able to describe and explain aspects on the supplier-base design related to purchase needs, supplier relations, and sourcing strategies.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
General requirements i.e. completed upper secondary education including documented proficiency in Swedish and English (for courses given in Swedish).
Literature
Arjan J. van Weele: ”Inköp och Supply Chain Management”, 2012, Upplaga 1:1, ISBN 978-91-44- 07427-6, Studentlitteratur AB
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- PRO1 - Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
The written material must be passed by the examiner and a presentation which is part of the basis for grading the thesis must be performed, with the academic supervisor and/or the examiner present.
Other requirements for final grade
Passed Written Exam.
Passed Project Work.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle