Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
| Doctoral training in economics and business management (Sciences de gestion) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course aims to present recent scientific studies in the domain of quantitative supply chain analysis. It covers research topics like: network design problems, strategic allocation of inventories in supply chains, long-haul and short -haul transportation problems, managing inventories in supply chains, production and distribution planning in supply chains, scheduling and sequencing problems, supply chain coordination problems. The scientific articles and book chapters to be studied are generally chosen taking into account the research interests and the academic backgrounds of the participants. The students are wanted to analyze these chosen articles and/or book chapters during the semester and to prepare oral presentations of the assigned materials. Each lesson is organized based on one or two individual presentations followed by discussions. The participants are also wanted to present a literature review on a commonly decided subject at the end of the semester.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- Understand, master and compare the main theories relating to their area of research.
- Make appropriate use of the different theories.
- Create useful and rigorous knowledge in the context of a first piece of research.
- Gain autonomy.
- Communicate and argue orally.
- Demonstrate critical thinking.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The course is accessible for Master and PhD students that are interested in developing their research capabilities in the domain of supply chain management. Please contact Professor ARDA (yasemin.arda@ulg.ac.be) until the end of October to ask for admission.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Recommended or required readings
Assessment methods and criteria
The students are evaluated based on the quality of their oral presentations and their individual participation.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
The dates of the lessons are decided with the participants at the beginning of the course.
The course is given in English.
Contacts
Yasemin ARDA (yasemin.arda@ulg.ac.be)