General information


Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Jesus Ezequiel Martínez Marín

Trimester: First term

Credits: 3

Teaching staff: 

Jordi Civit Garcés
Jairo David Ramos Pérez 

Skills


Basic skills
  • CB7. That students know how to apply the knowledge acquired and their ability to solve problems in new or little-known environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of ​​study. 

  • CB8 - That students are able to integrate knowledge and face the complexity of making judgments based on information that, being incomplete or limited, includes reflections on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments

Specific skills
  • CE2. Apply tools and methodologies that facilitate creative and innovative thinking in everyday situations related to the supply chain environment and logistics and maritime businesses.

  • CE3. Plan analysis in local and global business environments in order to anticipate new market opportunities that could be transformed into commercial products

  • CE4. Strategically manage business innovation processes in the supply chain and the maritime business, from diagnosis to application, being able to align resources, capabilities and skills to implement them

  • CE5. Design and implement logistics systems, assessing the different possible alternatives, technical and resource constraints and taking into account the coordinated direction and management along the supply chain.

  • CE7. Manage (plan, schedule and control) the flow of materials and information (supply chain flow) through the coordinated direction and management of the areas of purchasing, production and physical distribution of the company. 

Transversal competences
  • CT1. Show willingness to learn about new cultures, experiment with new methodologies and encourage international exchange in the context of logistics, supply chain and maritime business.

  • CT2. Demonstrate entrepreneurial leadership and leadership skills that build personal confidence and reduce risk aversion. 

  • CT3. Develop tasks applying the acquired knowledge with flexibility and creativity and adapting them to new contexts and situations. 

Description


International Business, Purchasing and Procurement. 

 

This subject has methodological and digital resources to make possible its continuity in non-contact mode in the case of being necessary for reasons related to the Covid-19. In this way, the achievement of the same knowledge and skills that are specified in this teaching plan will be ensured.

The TecnoCampus will make available to teachers and students the digital tools needed to carry out the course, as well as guides and recommendations that facilitate adaptation to the non-contact mode.

Learning outcomes


By building a real project, students will learn the methods needed to develop purchasing management internationally.

Working methodology


The teaching methodology will be based on project-based learning, in which each student will learn the application of the methods and tools presented through the development of a real implantable project that contains the most outstanding aspects of the subject.

As an alternative to the applied project, a research project can be carried out.

Contents


  • The face-to-face sessions will present the management model based on the Category Management methodology applied to the specific field of international contracting.

    Theoretical pills will also be presented on the following related topics:

  • Business strategy and international environment
  • Market research
  • Search and selection of suppliers
  • Negotiation
  • Expenditure analysis
  • Breakdown of costs
  • Supplier analysis
  • Risk management

Learning activities


The teaching methodology will be based on project-based learning, in which each student will learn the application of the methods and tools presented through the development of a real implantable project that contains the most outstanding aspects of the subject.

As an alternative to the applied project, a research project can be carried out.

Evaluation system


The evaluation of the use of the subject will be carried out by means of the qualification of the project carried out that will be presented at the end of the subject.

REFERENCES


Basic

Casanovas V., A. (2016). Advanced Purchasing and Procurement Strategies: Lean Buying and Outsourcing. 1st. ed. Editorial Profit.

Escudero S., María J. (2019). Purchasing management. 2nd. ed. Ediciones Paraninfo, SA

Martínez V., JF (2018). International trading. Ediciones Paraninfo, SA

Complementary

Material made by teachers

Recommended articles

Llamazares GL, O. (2020). Practical Guide to Incoterms 2020. 1st. ed. Global Marketing.