UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
BMBIB04

Managing Golbal Supply Chains

L-T-P3-0-0 Session2025-26 TypeTheory
Appears in 1 semester

MBA General · Sem 4 (Specialization: International Business (IB))

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Syllabus

5 units · 40 lecture hours
Unit1

Unit 1: Introduction to Global Supply Chains

8 hrs

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.

Unit2

Unit 2: Supply Chain Design and Network Configuration

10 hrs

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;

Unit3

Unit 3: Supply Chain Operations and Coordination

6 hrs

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

Unit4

Unit 4: Risk Management and Sustainability

8 hrs

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

Unit5

Unit 5: Technology and Innovation in Global Supply Chains

8 hrs

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 Objectives5 points
  • To gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and frameworks underpinning global supply chains and their strategic importance in international business.
  • To critically analyze the complexities and challenges in designing, operating, and managing supply chains across diverse geographical and cultural settings.
  • To develop practical skills to design, optimize, and implement global supply chain networks leveraging Indian and global business scenarios.
  • To explore risk identification, mitigation strategies, and sustainable practices in supply chain operations.
  • To examine the role of emerging technologies and innovations shaping the future of supply chains and supply chain management decision-making.
Course Outcomes (COs)5 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Recall and explain key concepts, components, and significance of global supply chainsK1 (Remembering)
  2. CO2Analyze and design effective supply chain networks tailored to Indian and global contextsK4 (Analyzing)
  3. CO3Apply operational tools and techniques for managing inventory, logistics, and partner coordinationK3 (Applying)
  4. CO4Evaluate risks and develop sustainability strategies for efficient global supply chainsK5 (Evaluating)
  5. CO5Assess the impact of emerging technologies and innovations on supply chain management and performanceK5 (Evaluating)

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.

Official AKTU syllabus

This subject is on page 76, 77 of the original AKTU PDF.

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