June 20th – June 24th
Lecturer in charge of the module Prof. Marco Formentini (Associate Professor in Management Engineering, University of Trento)
marco.formentini@unitn.it Lecturer(s) contributing to the module
Prof. Paolo Taticchi (Professor in Strategy and Sustainability, University College London) p.taticchi@ucl.ac.uk
Deadline for the single course enrolment: June, 15th
Module Learning Objectives and Skill Acquisition
In terms of Learning Objectives:
• Understand the key role played by supply chain management (SCM) and how it has evolved towards sustainable SCM, integrating CSR and sustainability concepts in line with the Triple Bottom Line perspective;
• Provide a detailed overview of the main sustainability challenges that drive decisions related to the main supply chain processes, including a global perspective;
• Analyze in-depth the linkage between the strategic level (corporate sustainability approaches) and the operational level (supply chain processes);
• Relevant knowledge of SCM in order to identify key actors, activities and flows in supply chain processes; key theoretical SCM frameworks;
• Critical analysis of sustainability challenges in supply chains;
• Analysis of cases and best practices in sustainable SCM.
Detailed Teaching Agenda
Part I: Introduction to Sustainable Supply Chain Management
| Lecture topic | Lecturer | Hours |
| The basics of supply chain management | MF | 2 |
| Classic supply chain strategies and sustainability issues | MF | 2 |
| Supply chain collaboration for sustainability | MF | 2 |
| The implications of a circular economy for SSCM | MF | 2 |
Part II: Corporate Sustainability and Sustainable Supply Chain Management in Practice
| Lecture topic | Lecturer | Hours |
| The Barilla case study: supply chain contracts for triple bottom line benefits | MF | 2 |
| Foxconn Technology Group (A) | PT | 2 |
| Esquel Group: Integrating Business Strategy And Corporate Social Responsibility | PT | 2 |
| Mercato Metropolitano. A Scalable Business Model? | PT | 2 |
| Patagonia’s Sustainability Strategy: Don’t Buy Our Products | PT | 2 |
| McDonald's Corp.: Managing a Sustainable Supply Chain | PT | 2 |
Involved stakeholders
A large number of case studies are used in this module. Some of these cases come from the research and consulting work of the teachers.
Assessment and grading To be defined.
ECTS: 2
Hours of lecture: 20