ID:
37202-ENG
Dettaglio:
SSD: Engineering and Management
Duration: 48
CFU: 6
Located in:
DALMINE
Url:
MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING - 37-270/PERCORSO COMUNE Year: 2
MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING - 37-270-EN/COMUNE Year: 1
MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING - 37-270-EN/COMUNE Year: 2
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Primo Semestre (15/09/2025 - 20/12/2025)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to present a comprehensive overview of the main topics related to the management of sustainability within the firm and its supply chain, considering their interaction in a global context. In particular, the course will provide an overall understanding of the concept of sustainability in all its three dimensions (environmental, social and economic). Cutting edge theories, academic research, practical tools and framework in the topics of sustainable operations and supply chain management will be introduced and analyzed, to provide a basis for improving practical skills and establishing an understanding concerning these topics.
Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:
• understand, communicate and discuss concepts and perspectives related to sustainable operations and supply chain management;
• analyze and understand the implementation of the strategies, structures and behaviors of firms concerning sustainability in a global context.
The course contributes to the educational objectives of the economic-management area of study. In particular it contributes in developing the ability to solve complex organizational and managerial problems, and to analyze the dynamics of companies in achieving sustainability.
Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:
• understand, communicate and discuss concepts and perspectives related to sustainable operations and supply chain management;
• analyze and understand the implementation of the strategies, structures and behaviors of firms concerning sustainability in a global context.
The course contributes to the educational objectives of the economic-management area of study. In particular it contributes in developing the ability to solve complex organizational and managerial problems, and to analyze the dynamics of companies in achieving sustainability.
Course Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites
Teaching Methods
The course will be designed according to a problem-based learning methodology and will involve the involvement of companies that will offer students real problems on which to develop their project works.
Furthermore, the didactic activities will include some theoretical lessons.
However, a special attention will be given to the interaction with the students, who will be pushed to formulate proposals for in-depth study or debate, during the lessons. A combination of practical activities, case discussions and business seminars by guest speakers will be used to favor in-class interaction and to develop the students’ insights. Supplementary teaching material will be used: papers, case-studies, slides and other support material suggested by the teacher. Moreover, the simulation The Blue Connection on Circular Economy will be used.
Furthermore, the didactic activities will include some theoretical lessons.
However, a special attention will be given to the interaction with the students, who will be pushed to formulate proposals for in-depth study or debate, during the lessons. A combination of practical activities, case discussions and business seminars by guest speakers will be used to favor in-class interaction and to develop the students’ insights. Supplementary teaching material will be used: papers, case-studies, slides and other support material suggested by the teacher. Moreover, the simulation The Blue Connection on Circular Economy will be used.
Assessment Methods
The final exam will take place in oral form and the evaluation will be expressed in thirtieths. The exam will be structured in three questions concerning the entire program in order to verify the acquisition by the students of the concepts taught in the course.
Contents
The course will deal with the following main topics:
• An introduction to Sustainability (definitions, triple bottom line)
• The internal perspective on the Management of Sustainable Operations, with specific attention to Social and Environmental issues (Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainable development goals, Reporting)
• The upstream perspective (relationship with suppliers), including traceability, code of conducts, Supply chain design for sustainability, the Carbon Disclosure Project
• Circular Economy as a new model to manage Operations and Supply Chains
• (Extra) The Management of Global Supply Chains and International Manufacturing Networks with attention to sustainability.
• An introduction to Sustainability (definitions, triple bottom line)
• The internal perspective on the Management of Sustainable Operations, with specific attention to Social and Environmental issues (Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainable development goals, Reporting)
• The upstream perspective (relationship with suppliers), including traceability, code of conducts, Supply chain design for sustainability, the Carbon Disclosure Project
• Circular Economy as a new model to manage Operations and Supply Chains
• (Extra) The Management of Global Supply Chains and International Manufacturing Networks with attention to sustainability.
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More information
Exam contents:
a) ATTENDING STUDENTS: only for attending students the final assessment will be defined as follows: 30% analysis and discussion through an individual essay of the topics addressed during the course (individual assignment); 50% based on a project work developed in collaboration with companies selected by the teacher (group assignment); 20% based on the results of the simulation The Blue Connection; 10% (bonus) on in-class proactive participation. T
b) NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS: The non-attending students will need to prepare on the reference texts and on some research papers provided by the teachers.
The two alternative paths (the one for attending students and the one for non-attending students) have an equal level of overall difficulty.
NOTE: If the teaching is given in mixed or remote mode, changes may be made to what is stated in the syllabus to make the course and exams effective also in these ways.
a) ATTENDING STUDENTS: only for attending students the final assessment will be defined as follows: 30% analysis and discussion through an individual essay of the topics addressed during the course (individual assignment); 50% based on a project work developed in collaboration with companies selected by the teacher (group assignment); 20% based on the results of the simulation The Blue Connection; 10% (bonus) on in-class proactive participation. T
b) NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS: The non-attending students will need to prepare on the reference texts and on some research papers provided by the teachers.
The two alternative paths (the one for attending students and the one for non-attending students) have an equal level of overall difficulty.
NOTE: If the teaching is given in mixed or remote mode, changes may be made to what is stated in the syllabus to make the course and exams effective also in these ways.
Degrees
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MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING - 37-270
Master's Degree
2 years
MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING - 37-270-EN
Master's Degree
2 years
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Main module
SUSTAINABLE AND GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGEMENT