ØAL121 New Technologies in Operations and Supply Chain Management

Contents and structure

This subject encompasses the integration of new and innovative technologies to improve operations and efficiency in supply chains. This field focuses on how modern technological advancements can be applied to optimize processes, reduce costs, increase speed, and enhance the accuracy and quality of operations within supply chain management.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

• Understanding how new and innovative technologies impact and improve operations and efficiency in supply chains.
• The ability to explain how technologies such as automation, AI, IoT, and blockchain are applied in supply chain and operations management.
• Recognize the opportunities and challenges that new technologies bring to supply chain management.
• Able to reproduce and apply knowledge of advanced data analysis, BI, and simulation technologies in supply chains.
• Familiarity with the use of drone technology, 3D printing, and digital twins in the supply chain.
• Define key concepts and principles related to emerging technologies in supply chains.
• Explain the significance of sustainability and environmental technology in modern supply chains.
• Identify ethical and legal aspects of implementing new technology in supply chains.

Skills

• Develop the ability to identify and assess new technological solutions for supply chain challenges.
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of technological solutions in supply chains.
• Apply best practices and methodologies in technology within supply chain management.
• Repeat and apply theoretical concepts and technological solutions in practical supply chain scenarios.
• Quickly recognize and adapt to new technological trends and innovations in supply chains.
• Build complementary skills in collaboration, communication, and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
• This includes the ability to work effectively in teams, communicate complex ideas clearly to different audiences, and integrate insights from various disciplines to develop holistic solutions.

General competence

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the importance of technological innovation in supply chain management.
• Recognize the need for ethical and legally responsible implementation of new technology.
• Be prepared to lead and manage technological change and innovation in supply chains.
• Engage in continuous learning and adaptation to emerging technologies and their impact on supply chains.

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

Prior knowledge in business economics is an advantage.

Teaching methods

Classroom teaching and assignment seminars combined with group work. Group-based guidance as needed.

Compulsory learning activities

• 1 group-based compulsory work requirement (semester assignment) must be passed before an examination can be taken.
• 1 group-based oral presentation of the compulsory work requirement (semester assignment) must be passed before an examination can be taken.
• Mandatory attendance at assignment seminars

A total of 3 compulsory work requirements

Assessment

Group-based home examination (three days) with adjusting oral examination.

The grade will be announced at least 24 hours before the adjusting oral examination starts. The grade may be adjusted up or down by a maximum of one grade after the oral exam. The grade for the adjusting oral exam is identical to the final grade.

The grade after the oral exam can be set individually for each group member.

Oral exam duration 40 minutes

The time for the home exam deadline will be provided at the beginning of the semester.

The date and time for the oral examination will be specified at the start of the semester

Grading scale is A-F where F is fail.

Examination support material

Home examination: All

Oral exam: None

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Course reductions

• ØAL114 - Transport, transportrett og leveringsvilkår - Reduction: 7.5 studypoints