DOC SEM IN SC SUSTAINABILITY

3 cr · Graduate

This course adopts a broad view of supply chain sustainability. From a functional perspective, SCM includes logistics, purchasing, and a few aspects of marketing. Sustainability is also a multi-dimensional concept, spanning environmental, cultural, social and economic elements. The course has a special focus on sustainable transportation. Various research methods, from content analysis to analytical modeling to survey research are discussed. Delivery happens via a variety of interactive lectures, individual and small group exercises, discussions, and writing/presenting a supply chain sustainability term paper.