Vastuullinen toimitusketju (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Objective

Purpose of the course

In recent decades, responsibility has become one of the most important factors guiding companies' operations. A responsible company takes into account the impacts of its own operations on society and the environment as well as their impact on the company's operations. Responsibility must be visible in all operations, from the procurement of raw materials to the recycling and reuse of own products. In order to meet the requirements of sustainability, you need to know your supply chain thoroughly. When the entire supply chain is well known, it is also known and identified where there are risks or where operations can be improved or developed.

Course competencies

• Ethics – You recognize the importance of ethics in supply chain management.
• Sustainable development - You are familiar with the principles and regulations of sustainable development.
• Proactive development - You are able to anticipate trends related to responsibility.
• Management - You are able to lead responsibility in networks.
• Supply chain management - You are able to take responsibility aspects into account in supply chain management

Learning outcomes of the course

You know the different areas of responsibility and recognise the impacts of different functions in the supply chain on responsibility and their impact on operations. You are able to apply the principles of responsibility to your own operating environment and look for suitable solutions and operating models. You are aware of the regulation related to responsibility and its impact on your own organisation. You will learn how to develop supply chain responsibility in complex networks. You are able to motivate and commit different parties in the supply chain to responsibility. You will be able to find the essential indicators for measuring sustainability throughout the supply chain. You will learn to take responsibility into account in supply chain planning. You are able to report and communicate on responsibility issues transparently.

Content

• Responsibility and sustainability principles and practices
• Regulatory framework around responsibility
• Management of responsibility in networks
• Sustainability indicators and measures
• Sustainability reporting and communication

Location and time

wk 51 Saturday - face-to-face
wk 2 Friday - Zoom
wk 5 Friday - Zoom
wk 7 Friday - face-to-face

Materials

Silvola, H., Peill, E., Aspholm, I., & Kaisanlahti, T. (2025). ESG kestävyysraportointi: Yritysjohdon vastuu ja mahdollisuus. ST-Akatemia Oy.

Niemi, J. K. (2024). Vastuullisuustyö pk-yrityksissä: Opas tuloksekkaaseen liiketoimintaan. Kauppakamari.

Kurittu, K., & Rankinen, L. (2023). Menesty kestävästi!: Vastuullisuus johdon ja hallituksen agendalla. Alma Talent.

Grant, D. B., Trautrims, A., & Wong, C. Y. (2023). Sustainable logistics and supply chain management: Principles and practices for sustainable operations and management (Third edition.). KoganPage.

Teaching methods

The course is offered as two face-to-face learning days and two half-day virtual Zoom lectures. Self-study, group discussions and group works (during the lectures) as well as learning assignments are part of this course.

Employer connections

The course will have a guest lecturer/guest lecturers.

Exam schedules

This course does not have an exam.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You know your organisation's supply chain and what responsibility themes are associated with it. You understand the importance of networks in responsibility management. You are aware of current responsibility regulations. You identify the essential sustainability indicators. You understand the importance of reporting and communication.

Qualifications

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