λογοτυπο
AGRICULTURAL
UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS
Department of Agribusiness
& Supply Chain Management
εικόνα ΕΣΠΑ

5303 - Supply chain management

Content

Course description:

1. Introduction to basic concepts

2. Strategic adaptation in the supply chain

3. Moving forces

4. Distribution networks

5. Designing supply chain networks

6. Global networks

7. Demand forecasting

8. Programming topics

9. The role of coordination

10. Economies of scale

11. Uncertainty

12. Product availability

13. Special supply chain issues (case studies)

A combination of teaching and learning methods will be used, aiming at the active participation of the students and the practical application of the thematic units under examination; there will also be lectures using audiovisual media, discussions, and analyses of case studies on real business issues, experiential (group) activities, as well as projections of relevant videos.

Furthermore, articles, audiovisual lecture materials, web links/addresses, useful information, case studies and exercises for further practice are posted in digital form on the AUA Open e-Class platform.

Learning results

The aim of the course is:

  • To encourage the understanding of key issues of the Supply Chain and Logistics in relation to the competitive strategy that is formed in the modern changing environment.
  • To introduce the students to the concepts of Supply Chain Management of goods and services.
  • To develop students' analytical and critical vision skills.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Identify the basic concepts of supply chain analysis and logistics
  • Understand the strategic role of supply chains
  • Evaluate the efficiency of supply chain processes
  • Analyze logistics costs and the factors that shape it
  • Analyze and evaluate the requirements for the design and operation of supply chains
  • Compare supply chains in terms of various parameters that determine their operation
  • Consider creating a flexible supply chain

Investigate the management of global distribution channels, as well as the appropriate risk management, in order to make the modern supply chain resilient

Bibliography

Suggested Bibliography in Greek Language:

• Chopra S. (2020). Διοίκηση Εφοδιαστικής Αλυσίδας. Θεσσαλονίκη: ΤΖΙΟΛΑ.

• Heizer J., Render B. & Munson C. (2023). Διοίκηση Λειτουργιών - Βιωσιμότητα και Διαχείριση Εφοδιαστικής Αλυσίδας. Λευκωσία: BROKEN HILL.

• Rushton A., Croucher P. & Baker P. (2022). Εγχειρίδιο Διαχείρισης Εφοδιαστικής Αλυσίδας. Λευκωσία: BROKEN HILL.

• Skipworth H., van Hoek R., Aitken J. & Harrison A. (2026). Logistics Μάνατζμεντ και Στρατηγική. Αθήνα: ROSILI.

Suggested Bibliography in English Language:

• Chopra S. (2019). Supply chain management: Strategy, planning, and operation (Seventh edition, global edition). Pearson.

• Jacobs F.R., & Chase R.B. (2018). Operations and supply chain management (Fifteenth edition). McGraw-Hill Education.

• Leong G.K., Tan K.C., Wisner J.D., & Leong G.K. (2022). Principles of supply chain management: A balanced approach (Sixth edition). Cengage.

• Mangan J., Lalwanis C., & Calatayud A. (2021). Global logistics and supply chain management (Fourth edition). Wiley.

Selected academic Journals:

• International Journal of Supply and Operations Management

• Journal of Supply Chain Management

• Supply Chain Management Review

• International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management

Instructor's Notes

Faculty

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ptrivel@aua.gr
Dr P. Trivellas is Professor at the Department of Agribusiness & Supply Chain Management […]

NEWSLETTER

The Department was created in 2019 (article 20, Law 4589/2019) and is an evolution of the Supply Systems Management Department (D.S.E.). Housed in a 770 sq.m. building. within a plot with a total area of 8,000 sq.m. in facilities with extensive research and teaching spaces.
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