Course detail

International Supply Chain Management

FP-IBiscPAcad. year: 2025/2026

Students will gain knowledge of the practices that are implemented in the international environment in relation to logistics activities in the context of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) concept. They will gain knowledge of the terminology used in Supply Chain Management in its relation to the international business environment.
The main objective of the course is to introduce students to the concept of Supply Chain Management and its relevance in the current business environment, both in the domestic environment and in the international environment.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

Students must know a general description of the business environment and related topics (e.g. basics of finance, logistics, management and marketing).

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The course is concluded with an examination. In order to pass the exam, the student must obtain credit and pass the exam test (min. 50%). The student will demonstrate theoretical knowledge through the exam test. Successful completion is considered to be the achievement of at least 50% of the points according to the ECTS scale. In order to receive credit, the student must obtain at least 50% of the points that can be earned during the semester. Individual points can be earned for individual assignments given in practicals (e.g. active participation, project, field research, practical lectures). The main element expected to receive credit is the creation of a project.

Attendance at lectures is not required. Sub-assigned work (seminar, team, individual) will be checked according to the given criteria. Make-up for missed and properly excused absences will be in the form of a new make-up assignment and its evaluation according to the criteria for awarding credit.

Aims

The main objective of the course is to introduce to the students concept of Supply Chain Management and its importance in the current business environment, both in the domestic environment and in the international environment. Students will gain a basic overview of the supply chain management activities used and their application in order to create long-term business relationships. The knowledge gained will then help students understand the interdependence of the business environment in relation to other courses (e.g. International Marketing, International Business, or International Economics).
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to navigate the logistics flow management issues involved in Supply Chain Management.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

BOWERSOX, D. J., CLOSS, D. J., COOPER, M. B. Supply Chain Logistics Management. Boston: McGraw-Hill. 2002. 656 p. ISBN 0-07-112306-7.
BRANCH, A. E. Global Supply Chain Management and International Logistics. New York: Routledge, 2009. 172 p. ISBN 978-0-415-39844-2.
CHRISTOPHER, M. Logistics & Supply Chain Management. 4th ed. Harlow: Pearson education, 2001. 276 p. ISBN 978-0-273-73112-2.
WATERS, D. Global Logistics: New Directions in Supply Chain Management. 6th ed. London: Kogan Page, 2010. 510 p. ISBN 978-0-7494-5703-7.

Recommended reading

AGRAWAL, N., SMITH, S. A. Retail Supply Chain Management. New York: Springer, 2009. 327 p. ISBN 978-0-387-78902-6.
FERNIE, J., SPARKS, L. Logistics & Retail Management: Emerging Issues and New Challenges in the Retail Supply Chain. 3rd ed. London: Kogan Page, 2009. 284 p. ISBN 978-0-7494-5407-4.
VOCHOZKA, M., GABIBULLA, R. K., MAREČEK, J., VRBKA, J., MACHOVÁ, V. Inventory Management in Manufacturing Company. České Budějovice: Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice, 2018. 142 p. ISBN 978-80-7468-123-3.
WATERS, D. Global Logistics and Distribution Planning: Strategies for Management. 4th ed. London: Kogan page, 2003. 436 p. ISBN 0-7494-3930-0.

Elearning

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MGR-IBM Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

  1. Introduction to the topic of Supply Chain Management - SCM and competitive environment (strategy, performance, changes), differences compared to the classic logistics concept
  2. Factors, challenges and risks of Supply Chain Management - involvement of the LEAN concept in SCM, influencing factors in logistics and SCM, vulnerability of SCM
  3. Complexity of SCM - use of relevant resources, inventory management in the chain, product design in SCM, evaluation of efficiency of activities in SCM
  4. Creating customer value - meeting supply and demand in SCM, the importance of customer service, creating customer priorities and standards, measuring logistics costs
  5. Protection of global Supply Chain Management - identification of shipments in SCM, specialized SW tools, identification of relevant data for SW application, competition within the SCM network
  6. Development of global Supply Chain Management - trends and sustainability of SCM in the international environment, globalization of the market environment
  7. Projects’ presentation, Summary of the course

Exercise

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

  1. Introduction to the subject (specification of conditions for obtaining credit), definition of differences between logistics and SCM with possible effects on the company
  2. Determination of commercial contracts and corresponding transport conditions in the international SCM; Consultancy of projects
  3. Evaluation of business partners to input them into SCM
  4. Measurement of SCM costs and their performance concept
  5. Consultancy of projects
  6. Approaches for minimizing SCM barriers

Self-study

48 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Individual preparation for an ending of the course

56 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Elearning