SourcingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The students understand the role of sourcing at the various organization levels and in the network. The students especially understand the importance of the needs specification process, cost management, contract management, and E-sourcing possibilities. The students understand the possibilities and challenges of sourcing activities in the development of an organization.

Content

Key contents:
• Role of sourcing
• Sourcing processes
• Strategic sourcing
• Outsourcing
• Business and sourcing strategies
• Measurement of sourcing efficiency
• Contracts
• Development of a new product and quality control
• E-commerce

Qualifications

Ability to acquire information independently and to prepare reports Ability to apply mathematics to practical situations Basic knowledge of logistic processes

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

o Excellent (5) The student has reached the objectives extremely well. He/she has also actively participated in the learning situations.
o Good – Very Good (3-4) The student has reached the objectives well. Participation in learning situations has been irregular.
o Sufficient – Satisfactory (1-2) The student is able to apply the contents of the course in practice at a basic level. Participation in learning situations has been irregular.