International Supply Management

Procurement Excellence | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009106

Contracting and Compliance

4.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Introduction and basic terms in the legal matter of purchasing (types of legal transaction, formal obligation of contracts) • Contract design (Supplier Agreements, Non-Disclosure-Agreements, purchasing conditions and general terms and conditions, quality assurance agreement) • Disturbance of services in contracts and modification of rights and obligations • Special parts of the law of obligations • Compliance in purchasing (corporate law obligations, competition law, private bankruptcy and insolvency law, Code of Conduct) Language: German

Procurement Excellence | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009105

Strategic Procurement and Category Management

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Fundamentals of strategic supply management • Strategy Maps: Strategic goals and derivation of measures • Tender management • Creation of a purchasing roadmap and procurement policy • Sourcing morphologies • Digitalisation strategies for purchasing – maturity models for digital purchasing • Make-or-buy decisions Category Management • Tasks and requirements for category managers • Category management process • Implementation and further development of category management • Price-Benchmarks Delivery strategies • Just-in-time, Just-in-sequence • C-parts-management • Consignment Vendor Managed Inventory Language: English

Procurement Excellence | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009104

Supplier Lifecycle Management

6.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Introduction and basic concepts of supplier management and in particular into the individual phases and their methods and instruments: • Supplier Scouting and assessment (procurement market research, application of sourcing concepts, supplier self-assessment) • Supplier qualification and onboarding (classfication methods, negotiations) • Supplier evaluation and development (evaluation methods, supplier audits, early supplier involvement in product development) • Supplier integration • Exit strategies Language: German

Procurement Fundamentals | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009103

Digital Sourcing: eSourcing and eProcurement

5.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Opportunities for IT integration with suppliers • Methods for evaluating and selecting relevant IT systems and digital technologies in purchasing • Specific functionalities and adjusting screws of ERP systems in purchasing (MRP logic, AtP check) • SRM systems: processes, functionalities and interfaces (eCatalogue, eAuctions, source-to-pay process, spend analytics) • Integration of ERP systems with cloud-based SRM systems Language: German

Procurement Fundamentals | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009102

Instruments and Optimization Methods in agile Purchasing

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Purchasing objectives and trends • Meta-Studies on purchasing trends • Core tasks and central target dimensions in purchasing Selected methods and instruments to increase efficiency in purchasing • Material group classification (e.g. material group keys such as eClass, UNSPSC) • Portfolio technique in purchasing • TCO analysis • Purchasing benchmarks • Cost-break-down analysis Special topics in purchasing management and case studies such as • Maturity management in purchasing and • Case Studies Language: German

Procurement Fundamentals | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009101

Organizations and Processes in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

5.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Organisational integration of purchasing into the organisational structure and procress organisation of a company • Organisational forms of operative and strategic purchasing • Centralised vs. Decentralised purchasing • Lead buyer concepts in the procurement organisation • Organisational structures of supply chain management (partially integrated and fully integrated supply chain organisation) • Processes of procurement and supply chain management • Illustration of a target organisation for purchasing and supply chain management • Requirements profile for buyers and supply chain managers • Influence of purchasing on the company’s success • Change Management in and by purchasing Language: German

Advanced Logistics Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009202

Demand and Supply Planning

4.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Fundamentals of supply chain planning taking into account internal and external interfaces • Forecast concepts as an instrument for achieving customer satisfaction and cost efficiency • Maturity levels of forecasting and planning processes • Use of IT systems for forecast processes • Methods of sales planning taking into account customer relationship management (Integrated demand chain management) • Advanced planning and scheduling: cross-plant production demand planning taking into account different production systems and programme planning • Concepts of material requirements planning and scheduling • Collaborative concepts in supply chain management (Efficient Consumer Response, Vendor Managed Inventory, …) Language: English

Advanced Logistics Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009203

Inventory, Warehouse and Material Handling Management

5.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Inventory Management • Methods and instruments of inventory management • Inventory analysis and optimisation Warehouse Management • Warehouse logistics and technical and contractual framework conditions • Warehouse logistics processes • Warehouse technologies • Picking processes and strategies • Packaging technology • Inventory transparency Material Handling Management • Possibilities of internal transport and material handling technology • Methods of material flow analysis and optimisation Language: German

Advanced Logistics Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009201

Transport Management

6.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

• Basic terms and delimitation of logistics • The field of tension of logistics performance, service level and costs of logistics • The macrological system, especially logistics service providers and logistics infrastructure • Structures of logistics systems, multimodal transport solutions • External means of transport and systems and their technical and economical perspective • Transport planning and optimisation as well as freight cost management • Special topics of transport management (Incoterms, aspects of load securing, Last Mile and City Logistics, Sustainability in transport management, load carrier management, tracking and tracing) Language: German

International Supply Chain Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009206

International Trade, Customs and Export Controll

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

• Fundaments of international trade and ist relevance for supply chain management • Customs unions and free trade areas (EU, EFTA, …) • Customs law of the European Union and points of contact with customs in the company • Relevance and tasks of the Austrian customs office • Systematic of the European customs tariff • Types of customs calculation taking into account the Incoterms • Customs law basics of import and export (customs procedures and clearance and eCustoms) • Basics of the origin of goods and tariff preferences (non-preferential right of origin and preferential right of origin) • Special preferential rules between EU and third countries • Export control and compliance • Internal control systems in export • Systematics of export restrictions • Sanctions and Embargo Language: German

International Supply Chain Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009204

Supply Chain Risk and Resilience Management

4.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Definition of basic terms of supply chain risk management (risk concepts, risk strategies, risk management) • Importance of supply chain risk and resilience management in modern supply chains • Methods for (early) identification of risks along the supply chain, especially by means of modern IT systems and information providers • Risk categories and indicators for monitoring internal and external risks • Analysis and evaluation of risks as well as measures in purchasing and supply chain management • Operational and strategic measures to increase the resilience of supply chains • Management of disruptions: Supply chain robustness, supply chain flexibility, supply chain agility and changeability Language: Englisch

International Supply Chain Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009205

Sustainability along the Supply Chain

6.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

• Fundamentals of sustainability and relevance in a business context • Reverse Logistics, Green Logistics and Sustainable Supply Chain Management • Triple Benefit Principles • Environmental management systems (EMAS, ISO 14001 and other management systems) • Legal requirements and measures in corporate sustainability management (CO2 certificates, funding opportunities, …) • Methods for assessing the sustainability of value-added networks and products • Environmental accounting / CO2 balancing and decarbonisation strategies in supply chains • Sustainability trends in the supply chain (product development, sustainable manufacturing technologies and energy efficiency, Circular Economy) Language: German

Business Optimization | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009303

Process and Data Management

4.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Concepts and ideas of process management • Identification of core, support management and improvement processes • Process survey and basics of process visualisation • Process performance measurement • Handling and application of process management software tools • Methods of analysing processes and their data • Application of process mining to optimise operational processes • Master data management for processes: Tools and instruments • Data architecture and integration Language: German

Business Optimization | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009301

Supply Chain Controlling and Performance Analytics

6.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

• Fundamentals and objectives of controlling • Understanding the role of controller and organisational integration • Relevant aspects of cost management and budgeting in supply chain management • Contribution of supply chain controlling to sustainable corporate success • Operative and strategic processes as well as instruments in supply chain controlling (procurement and sales controlling) • Cost and success management in supply chain management • Working capital management and supply chain finance • Key performance indicators and professional reporting in supply chain controlling • Success factors in supply chain reporting • Digitalisation in supply chain controlling Language: German

Business Optimization | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009302

Supply Management and Business Simulation

5.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Execution of a simulation-controlled business management game (TOPSIM Logistics) with several student groups acting as companies and in a competitive situation on the market. • The focus of the simulation is on the areas of logistics, procurement, sales and production planning and their impact on the company’s success, in particular all business parameters • Controlling the essential functions of a virtual company • Making decisions under risk and uncertainty • Team and management communication • Presentation of results in the form of a board meeting Language: English

Management and Soft Skills | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009305

Leadership and Cross-cultural Communication

6.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Leadership theories: Leadership roles, leadership skills and leadership styles • Motivation theories • Leadership and trust • Leadership in organisational change / change management • Leadership in an international context • Elements of different cultures and countries • The role of language in intercultural corporate communication and verbal communication styles • Non-verbal communication in intercultural corporate communication • Culture-specific behaviour and communication patterns • Internal barriers to corporate communication • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Management Language: German

Management and Soft Skills | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009306

Negotiation Training

4.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Interests, divergences and tensions in a negotiation • Preparation of a negotiation as the essential element • Negotiation psychology and rules • Negotiation strategies • Negotiation tactics (win-win vs. Confrontations) • Negotiation phases and conduct • Identification and fending off unfair negotiation techniques • Conducting negotiations from strong/weak positions Language: English

Management and Soft Skills | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009304

Strategic Supply Network Management

5.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Elements and concepts of the supply network • Strategic design and operational coordination of value networks • Goals and tasks of supply network management • Methods for identifying interfaces to partners in a supply network (SCOR Model) • Design decisions and strategies in supply networks • Identification of megatrends in the supply network • Impact of technology-driven business models on supply networks • Development of digital business models Language: German

Master Thesis and Scientific Work | Master's Thesis (MA) | Coursecode: l220009403

Master Thesis

26.00

ECTS

0.50

SWS

The students write thei final scientific master thesis and need to defend it in an examination before a committee. Language: German

Master Thesis and Scientific Work | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: l220009401

Master Thesis Seminar

2.00

ECTS

0.50

SWS

The students are supported in the preparation of their scientific work by privatissima-like support. Open questions can be clarified not only with 1: 1 information, but also by explaining the problems in the group and answering them for everyone. Language: German

Master Thesis and Scientific Work | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: l220009402

Scientific Work

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Preparation: topic selection and planning of a larger scientific work (research projects and diploma theses) • Literature search and processing (working with scientific databases) • Implementation and evaluation of studies • Discussion of methods and specification • Scientific reasoning (including theses, hypotheses, verifications and falsifications) Language: German

International Supply Management | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S1_04

Leadership, Controlling and Purchasing

2.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Practical (UE) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S1_04

Leadership, Controlling and Purchasing

4.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S1_05

Legal Questions for Procurement Managers 1

4.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S1_03

Logistics and Materials Management Basics

6.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Practical (UE) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S1_06

Negotitation Technique 1

4.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S1_02

Organisation of Purchasing

4.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S1_01

Purchasing within Industrial Management

6.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S2_04

Business and Procurement Strategies

4.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Practical (UE) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S2_04

Business and Procurement Strategies

2.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S2_07

Information Management and Information Systems for Procurement 1

2.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S2_05

Legal Questions for Procurement Managers 2

4.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S2_03

Management

5.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S2_02

Methods and Instruments in Purchasing

4.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Practical (UE) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S2_06

Negotiation Technique 2 (english)

4.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S2_01

Production Engineering

5.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S3_05

Current Trends within Procurement: Change Management

5.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Practical (UE) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S3_06

Human Resource Management and Communication

4.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S3_03

Information Management and Information Systems for Procurement 2

2.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Practical (UE) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S3_03

Information Management and Information Systems for Procurement 2

4.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S3_02

Logistics and Materials Management Basics

5.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S3_01

Management for Suppliers/Vendors

5.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S3_04

Quality Management

5.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S4_01

Ethics and Procurement

3.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Not defined (ND) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S4_03

Master Thesis

25.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

International Supply Management | Practical (UE) | Coursecode: K_ISM_0990009_S4_02

Seminar for Master Thesis

2.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS