EXPORT-ORIENTED MANAGEMENT - IMC Fachhochschule Krems

Course Description
The students will learn the strategic aspects of supply chain management and the
strategic purchasing approach for a firm´s supply management practices.
Strategic purchasing goals, key tasks competencies, skills as well as strategies are
discussed. Part of the discussions is the understanding of the TCO (Total Cost of
Ownership) approach. Furthermore basic knowledge of analyse techniques for supplied
goods and suppliers e.g. portfolio analyses will be conveyed. Finally, the student will
learn about supplier control mechanisms and procedures in case of change of
relationships between customer and supplier. Examples will show how multinational and
global acting enterprises conduct strategic supply analyses.
Literature
Bowersox, Closs, Cooper. Supply Chain Logistics Management 2nd ed. McGraw-Hill,
2007.
Kenneth Rolnicki, Managing Channels of Distribution, Amacom
Malcolm Saunders, Strategic Purchasing & Supply Chain Management, Pitman Publishing
Teaching Methods
Lectures based on slides and literature, presented by and discussed with the instructor.
Cases are discussed in class; group work will be utilized to intensify the understanding of
the course content.
Evaluation
Group work and written exam.
Strategic Controlling and Reporting (FT+PT)
Semester Hours per week Subject code ECTS
Fall 2 SCRE 3
Learning Outcomes / Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
� Understand the challenges of an Enterprise 2.0 world
� Understand organisation, roles and responsibilities of Strategic Controlling in
industrial practice
� Apply best practice processes (rhythm of business)
� Apply Strategic Controlling tools & instruments from industry and consulting
business
� Reflect critically the value add of industry standard KPIs in terms of feasibility,
effort involved in measurement, pitfalls and information & interpretation derived
� Organise control of strategy implementation in an efficient and effective way
Prerequisites/Level
Completed BA studies
Course Description
The lecture will include the following subjects:
� New world of business – Enterprise 2.0
� Controlling Function
� Controlling Foundation
o Revenue Analysis
o Cost Analysis
� Rhythm of Business: Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting and Reporting
� Business Analysis Tools & Methodologies
o SWOT
o BCG Portfolio and McKinsey Matrix
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