TecnoCampus Foundation
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University Business
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General information

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Jesus Ezequiel Martínez Marín

Trimester: First term

Credits: 3

Teaching staff: 

Paula Bel Piñana

Skills

Basic skills

  • CB6-Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and / or application of ideas, often in a research context

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

SUPPLY CHAIN ​​AND PRODUCTION CONTROL SYSTEM.

 

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

  • Identify external influences on the operation of the supply chain and production systems. 

  • Analyze complex situations in the supply chain and in its logistics. 

  • Evaluate the role of production control concepts in the international supply chain and in production systems. 

  • Design a supply chain and a production control system 

Working methodology

Theoretical sessions 

  • Master class: Lectures based on the teacher's explanation attended by all students enrolled in the subject. 

  • Presentations: Multimedia formats that support face-to-face classes. 

 

Guided learning 

  • Practical exercises: To complement the theoretical explanations, practice of solving exercises. 

  • Case study: Dynamics that starts from the study of a case, which serves to contextualize the student in a specific situation. 

 

Contents

Subject 1. Controls and metrics of the supply chain 

  • Financial performance measures 

  • Supply chain performance controllers 

  • Framework for structuring controllers 

  • Role, components, metrics and responsiveness to the efficiency of controllers: Facilities, Inventory, Transport, Information, Procurement and Pricing 

 

Topic 2. Network design in the supply chain 

  • Role of network design in the supply chain 

  • Factors influencing network design decisions 

  • Framework for making network design decisions 

  • Models for facility location and capacity allocation 

  • Network design decision making in practice 

  • Impact of globalization on supply chain networks 

  • The decision to locate externally (relocation) 

 

Subject 3. Analysis of the quality in the field of the production 

  • Concept of quality 

  • Quality management 

  • The quality cycle 

  • Classification of quality costs 

  • Quality control 

 

Subject 4. Control of the production 

  • The PERT method 

  • The PERT method with uncertainty 

  • Gantt charts  

Learning activities

Theoretical sessions 

  • Master class. 

  • Presentations. 

 

Guided learning 

  • Practical exercises. 

  • Case study. 

 

Evaluation system

It will consist of the continuous evaluation, with the following percentages: 

 

  • 40%: Continuous evaluation 

  • 60%: Final exam 

 

The continuous assessment (40% of the mark) will consist of completing different test-type questionnaires at the end of each of the topics presented in class. 

 

The final exam (60% of the mark) consists of 2 parts. One part with test-type questions and one part with open-ended questions. 

 

REFERENCES

Basic

Ferrás, X. et al. (2004). Innovation management guides: Production and logistics. 1st. ed. Barcelona, ​​Generalitat de Catalunya. Center for Innovation and Business Development (CIDEM).

Chopra, S., Meindl, P. (2013). Supply chain management. 5th ed. Pearson Education. 

Ballou H., R. (2011). Logistics: Supply Chain Administration. 5th. ed. Anaya Group General Publications. Pearson Prentice Hall. 

Domínguez M., JA et.al (2005). Operations Management: Strategic aspects in production and services. McGraw-Hill.

Illera, CR, Alberca, P. (2011). Production direction and management. 1st. ed. Sanz and Torres. 

Carretero D., LE, Ignacio P., SR (2007). Supply chain management. 1st. ed. McGraw-Hill Interamericana de España SL

Chopra, S. (2019). Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation. 7th ed. Pearson.

Hugos, M. (2018). Essentials of Supply Chain Management. 4th. ed. John Wiley & Sons Inc.

Chase, R. (2018). Operations Management: Production and Supply Chain. 15th. ed. McGraw Hill Publishing.

Complementary

Hernández R., Eva M. et al. (2018). Supply chain 4.0. 1st. ed. ICG Marge, SL