AKTU Managing Global Supply Chains (BMBIB04) Syllabus PDF – MBA 4th Semester

Course Objectives

1. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and frameworks underpinning global supply chains and their strategic importance in international business.
2. To critically analyze the complexities and challenges in designing, operating, and managing supply chains across diverse geographical and cultural settings.
3. To develop practical skills to design, optimize, and implement global supply chain networks leveraging Indian and global business scenarios.
4. To explore risk identification, mitigation strategies, and sustainable practices in supply chain operations.
5. To examine the role of emerging technologies and innovations shaping the future of supply chains and supply chain management decision-making.

Unit 1: Introduction to Global Supply Chains (8Hrs)

Definition, scope, and evolution of global supply chains; Key components: sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, distribution, and customers; Importance and strategic role of global supply chains in competitive advantage; Supply chain flows: product, information, financial, and reverse flows; Globalization trends impacting supply chains in India and worldwide; Case study analysis of Indian companies with global supply chains.

Unit 2: Supply Chain Design and Network Configuration (10Hrs)

Principles of supply chain network design; Decisions on facility location, capacity, and distribution channels; Global sourcing strategies: make, buy, or outsource decisions; Supplier selection and relationship management focusing on Indian suppliers and international contexts; Impact of trade policies, tariffs, and customs on Indian exporters/importers. Case analysis of analyzing supply chain design decisions; Exercise on the design a supply chain network for an Indian manufacturing exporter;

Unit 3: Supply Chain Operations and Coordination (6Hrs)

Coordination mechanisms and collaboration among supply chain partners; Role of Indian logistics infrastructure and regulatory factors; Supply chain performance measurement; Case analysis.

Unit 4: Risk Management and Sustainability (8Hrs)

Types of risks in global supply chains: geopolitical, operational, financial, environmental; Risk assessment and mitigation frameworks; Sustainability in supply chains: Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) principles; Corporate social responsibility and ethical sourcing, with case studies from Indian companies. Case analysis on supply chain disruptions and recovery plans;

Exercises on the discussion on sustainable practices in Indian industries

Unit 5: Technology and Innovation in Global Supply Chains (8Hrs)

Digital transformation in supply chains; Emerging technologies: AI, blockchain, robotics, and their applications in supply chains; Role of Industry 4.0 and latest trends in supply chain innovation;

Challenges and opportunities of technology adoption in Indian firms; Case study on digital supply chains in Indian retail and manufacturing sectors

Course Outcomes

Suggested Readings

1. Mahajan, M. I. (2015). Export-import procedures and documentation (26th ed.). Snow White Publications Pvt Ltd.
2. Balagopal, T. A. S. (2016). Export management (22nd ed.). Himalaya Publishing House.
3. Cherunilam, F. (2007). International trade and export management (4th rev. ed.). PHI Learning.
4. Purushothaman, S., & Saikumari, V. (2019). Logistics and supply chain management (2nd Revised ed.). Sultan Chand & Sons.
5. Chopra, S., & Meindl, P. (2019). Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation (7th Indian ed.). Pearson Education India.