2023-2024 LS

This course is intended to support personal and professional growth in the doctoral research process and thesis writing. While supporting research socialization and competence development, the course focuses on improving reflection skills.
The student agrees on the course content with the instructor before starting the course

The course introduces principles and practices that facilitate responsible and sustainable supply chain strategies and operations. To achieve a sustainable supply chain, a company has to address environmental, social, economic and legal concerns across its entire supply chain. A fully sustainable supply chain is one that ensures socially responsible business practices. These practices are not only good for the planet and people who live here, but they also support business growth.

Indicative content includes but is not limited to a brief overview of corporate strategy and SCM; concepts of sustainability in general and pertaining to SCM; sustainable and responsible procurement, circular economy and closed-loop supply chains; cleaner production and transportation; supply chain sustainability risks and resilience; social issues in the supply chain .Course is accessible to students from each of the MSc routes with an interest in supply chain management (SCM) and/or different elements of sustainability.