AGRICULTURAL
UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS
Department of Agribusiness
& Supply Chain Management

5811 - Entrepreneurship and innovation in the supply chain

Content

1. Introduction to basic concepts 2. Globalisation and international competitive environment 3. The concept of innovation 4. Innovation in the EU and performance of the Greek innovation system 5. The concept of entrepreneurship 6. Business challenges and business culture 7. Skills for innovation and entrepreneurship 8. The relationship between competitiveness, entrepreneurship and innovation with the supply chain 9. Smart supply chain 10. The role of the logistics sector in the recovery of entrepreneurship 11. Formulation and preparation of business plans 12. Case studies 13. Special topics 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. The students will also undertake an individual or group project. 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:

• examine the key concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation by focusing on applications in supply chain management.
• recognise the dimensions, legal framework and forms of entrepreneurship and innovation.
• highlight the skills required for preparing relevant plans and proposals.

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

• explain the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation.
• describe the different choices of entrepreneurship and innovation in supply chain management.
• distinguish opportunities in different markets and different industries.
• assess the internal and external environment of the businesses and organizations involved.
• plan the implementation map.

Bibliography

Suggested Bibliography in Greek Language: • Bessant, J. & Tidd, J. (2016). Καινοτομία και Επιχειρηματικότητα. Θεσσαλονίκη: Τζιόλα. • Πιπερόπουλος, Π.Γ. (2008). Επιχειρηματικότητα, καινοτομία και business clusters. Αθήνα: Σταμούλη. • Χατζηκωνσταντίνου, Γ.Θ. & Γωνιάδης, Η.Ι. (2009). Επιχειρηματικότητα και καινοτομία. Αθήνα: Δαρδανός. Suggested Bibliography in English Language: • Carrizo Moreira, A., Ferreira, L.M.D.F. & Zimmermann, R.A. (2018). Innovation and Supply Chain Management. Berlin: Springer. • Lee, W.B. (2012). Creating Entrepreneurial Supply Chains: A Guide for Innovation and Growth. Plantation, Florida: J. Ross. Related academic Journals: • Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice • Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research • Strategic Management Journal Instructor's Notes

Faculty

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

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