Operations Management of the Forest Supply Chain

About this programme

Knowledge corresponding to 120 credits including 30 credits in economic subjects of which 15 credits business administration and English 6. BM0002, Operations Management of the Forest Supply Chain, 15.0 Hp Print syllabus Finalized by: Ordföranden för programnämnden för utbildning inom skog (PN-S), 2023-12-22 Valid from : Spring semester 2026 (2026-01-19) The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest. Knowledge corresponding to 120 credits including 30 credits in economic subjects of which 15 credits business administration and English 6. The course will enable the student to plan strategically and operate the production and supply chains of forest- and other bio-based products to ensure customer value, profitability, and sustainability. The course begins with a section on Production Economics including process analysis, product calculations, forecasts, material planning and quality control. It subsequently considers Supply Chains, their objectives, structure and components including the relationship with the business strategy. Furthermore, the course involves the design, planning, and coordination of production- flows and inventories in the supply network focusing on customer satisfaction, coordination and information management. Methods of environmental management and life-cycle assessment in production and flow chains are reviewed. Practice oriented, specific features for production planning and flow management in the forest industry and other biobased indu