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| LOGI0015-1 | ERP solutions for supply chains
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Yasemin Arda, Michael Schyns |
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| Coordinator : | Yasemin Arda |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| The course aims at linking theoretical knowledge that students acquired during their Master studies with practical aspects of international logistics and familiarizing students with the logistics modules of a main ERP management information system. With this aim, the course treats the case of a company that produces two end-products in its manufacturing plant in Europe and sells these products to a non-EU country. The students are first wanted to obtain the demand forecasts for the next three years and the bills-of materials of these two end-products. Based on the obtained information, they can parametrize the ERP system of the company. Consequently, with the aim of satisfying the demand forecasts, they determine purchasing and transportation plans of raw-materials, production plans, locations of distribution hubs, and
transportation plans of end-products. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Intended key learning outcomes:
- Gaining the knowledge and understanding of the chosen concentration field.
- Understanding and being able of using modelization methods.
- Capacity to research autonomously and methodically the information needed to solve a complex, transversal management problem.
- Integrate autonomously researched information, tools, knowledge and context to build and propose, either individually or as part of a team, original, creative and viable solutions to concrete complex management problems whether real or simulated.
- Providing concrete solutions to a management problem, integrating modelization methods and/or a dimension of technology, innovation or production.
- Being capable of professional team work.
- Developing a critical sense (arguing).
- Developing a transversal, global vision.
- Creative conception of solutions.
- Professional capacity for written communication.
Specific learning outcomes of the course:
- Linking theoretical knowledge acquired during Master studies with practical aspects of international logistics.
- Mastering logistics modules of ERP systems.
- To understand the difficulties of managing manufacturing and distribution operations in companies: demand forecasting, determining purchasing and transportation plans of raw materials, production planning, packaging, determining locations of distribution hubs, transportation planning of finished products.
- To familiarize with the available sources of logistics pertinent information in the context of international logistics.
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic concepts of supply chain management, supply chain network design, production planning, and transportation management |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Computer lab sessions: The course is organized as a series of computer lab sessions that aim to present how to use logistics modules of SAP ERP and to coach students in their group projects.
During the first 5 sessions, the students are coached by Prof. Yasemin Arda for the logistical components of their group projets.
During the last 5 sessions, the students are coached by Prof. Michael Schyns for SAP ERP system parametrization and utilization.
Group projects: The case is treated in groups of 3 students. The students are evaluated based on their written reports and SAP ERP system parametrization. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Students have access to computers and tools that they need to realize their projects (SAP, Excel, Internet) during all the sessions. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| All the necessary documents can be found on the virtual campus Lol@.
More information about the configuration of the SAP ERP can be found in:
Integrated business process with ERP systems, Magal, Addison Wesley |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Group Projects:
The students are evaluated based on their written reports and SAP system parametrization.
1. Written report (50%): Each student has an opportunity to evaluate the contribution of his/her teammates to group projects during the semester by filling a peer evaluation. Taking these peer evaluations into account as well as the participation in class along the year, professors may decide, by a justifiable opinion, to give different grades to students of a same team. Motivation must take into account criteria such as quality of work different from other team members, a greater or lesser involvement in the mission.
2. SAP system parametrization (50%): The SAP component of the project will be evaluated individually during an examination on computer at the end of the year. The students, individually, must be able to explain any part of the SAP project and must be able to solve new basic problems related to the project.
Each student is wanted to participate in the organized 10 sessions. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| The course is given during the second semester.
The course is given in English. |
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Contacts :
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| Lecturers:
Y. Arda (Yasemin.Arda@ulg.ac.be)
M. Schyns (M.Schyns@ulg.ac.be) |
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