Purchasing Logistics with a Global Perspective Jönköping University

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
Summer Course	On-Campus	Full-time	find out	June	kr34400.00 total per	3080.00 total per

Course fee notes

In general, individuals who are citizens of countries outside of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are required to pay application and tuition fees. There are some exceptions to this general rule.

Tuition undergraduate course: 25000 SEK (Application fee: 900 SEK)

Accommodation: 7000 SEK

Social and cultural package: 1500 SEK (Welcome lunch, social activities, cultural trip, excursions, Swedish Midsummer and farewell dinner)

Course overview

JU SUMMER SCHOOL

Purchasing Logistics with a Global Perspective, 10 credits

Course dates: 5 June - 30 June, 2023
Application deadline: 1 April, 2023

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The aim of this course is to give advanced knowledge of logistics in purchasing and supply chain management with a global perspective. The focus is on the purchasing functions importance for the company result. The course includes the following elements:

Purchasing and strategic sourcing
Supply chain management, Globalization and Incoterms
Initiate supplier relations: define needs, specify and document
Assess supplier portfolio, select suppliers
Prepare negotiations with regard to TCO and cost break-down
Legal aspects, contracts, delivery and payment terms and contract management
Supplier relations, Systems for managing supplier relationships (SRM)
Sustainability and Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
Purchase orders, performance measurements (KPIs), and supplier evaluation
Supplier development process
Terminate supplier relations

Company visits

During previous Summer School's, company visits to IKEA and Husqvarna, well renowned Swedish international companies, have taken place. The company visit for this summer will be confirmed upon the start of the course.

Social and Cultural Content

The social and cultural activities package includes a trip to one of Sweden’s best-preserved castles from the 16th century in Vadstena, a trip to Gränna; a charming city where traditional Swedish peppermint candy canes are handmade, a visit to the ruins of Brahehus Castle, after-school activities, a Swedish Midsummer celebration and much more!

Develop your academic and applied knowledge, experience an international environment and learn about the Swedish culture through a rich programme of cultural and social activities. The JU Summer School is taught in English.