Lecturer in charge of the module
Prof. Marco Formentini (Associate Professor in Management Engineering, University of Trento)
Module Learning Objectives and Skill Acquisition
In terms of Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key role played by supply chain management (SCM) and how it has evolved towards sustainable SCM, integrating CSR and sustainability concepts in line with the Triple Bottom Line perspective.
- Provide a detailed overview of the main sustainability challenges that drive decisions related to the main supply chain processes, including a global perspective.
- Analyze in-depth the linkage between the strategic level (corporate sustainability approaches) and the operational level (supply chain processes).
- Discuss the role played by SCM to achieve a circular economy.
Skill Acquisition
- Relevant knowledge of SCM in order to identify key actors and map activities and flows in supply chain processes
- Knowledge of relevant theoretical SCM frameworks.
- Critical analysis of sustainability challenges in supply chains;
- Analysis and discussion of cases and best practices in sustainable SCM.