IE554 Supply Chain Management
IE554 Supply Chain Management
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Industrial Engineering
Ismar Alagić
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
"• to teach what creates a competitive advantage in SCM. • to give understanding of global supply chain management. • to identify facilities, inventory, transportation, information, sourcing, and pricing as the key drivers of supply chain performance. • to evaluate supply chain decisions under uncertainty."
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
"(1) Course text (mandatory): Supply Chain Management, Sunil Chopra, Peter Meindl, 4E,Pearson, ISBN13: 9780136094517 (2) Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Martin Christopher, 4E, Pearson, ISBN13: 9780273731122; I.Alagic: Customer Specific Requirements, 2015. "
Additional Literature
Ismar Alagic, IE 554Teaching Methods
Lecture discussion and review questions; Short reports and homework assignments; Student presentation and discussions; Problem solving.
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Introduction | Chapter 1 |
| 2 | Understanding the supply chain and supply chain performance | Chapter 1 & 2 |
| 3 | Supply chain drivers and metrics | Chapter 3 |
| 4 | Production management and business operations | Chapter 4, 5 & 6 |
| 5 | Invetory Management | Chapter 7 |
| 6 | Internal Transport | Chapter 8 |
| 7 | Material Handling and Packaging | Chapter 9 & 10 |
| 8 | Midterm | Ch. 1 – 10 |
| 9 | Warehouse Management | Chapter 11 |
| 10 | Transportation | Chapter 12 |
| 11 | Information system and SCM | Chapter 13 |
| 12 | Bar-cde, Labeling | Chapter 14 |
| 13 | RFID | Chapter 15, 16 & 17 |
| 14 | Application of Porter Diamond intp SCM - Case study | Online chapter |
| 15 | Overview | Chapter 1- 17 |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00 - 14:00 | A F2.31 | |
| Tuesday | 12:00 - 14:00 | A F2.31 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
Homeworks
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
In-term exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
Assignments
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture hours
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
ActiveTutorials
22 hours ⏳ (11 week × 2 h)
Homworks
10 hours ⏳ (10 week × 1 h)
Home study
20 hours ⏳ (10 week × 2 h)
In-term exam study
15 hours ⏳ (1 week × 15 h)
Final exam study
15 hours ⏳ (1 week × 15 h)
Project/presentation
15 hours ⏳ (1 week × 15 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [IE554] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Mar 03, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
| T | P | |||||||||
| IE554 | Supply Chain Management | 3 | 0 | 6 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Ismar Alagić | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 12:00-14:00 Tuesday: 12:00-14:00 |
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| ialagic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | "• to teach what creates a competitive advantage in SCM. • to give understanding of global supply chain management. • to identify facilities, inventory, transportation, information, sourcing, and pricing as the key drivers of supply chain performance. • to evaluate supply chain decisions under uncertainty." |
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| Textbook | "(1) Course text (mandatory): Supply Chain Management, Sunil Chopra, Peter Meindl, 4E,Pearson, ISBN13: 9780136094517 (2) Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Martin Christopher, 4E, Pearson, ISBN13: 9780273731122; I.Alagic: Customer Specific Requirements, 2015. " | |||||||||
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Lecture discussion and review questions; Short reports and homework assignments; Student presentation and discussions; Problem solving. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | General Introduction | Chapter 1 | ||||||||
| Week 2 | Understanding the supply chain and supply chain performance | Chapter 1 & 2 | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Supply chain drivers and metrics | Chapter 3 | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Production management and business operations | Chapter 4, 5 & 6 | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Invetory Management | Chapter 7 | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Internal Transport | Chapter 8 | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Material Handling and Packaging | Chapter 9 & 10 | ||||||||
| Week 8 | Midterm | Ch. 1 – 10 | ||||||||
| Week 9 | Warehouse Management | Chapter 11 | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Transportation | Chapter 12 | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Information system and SCM | Chapter 13 | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Bar-cde, Labeling | Chapter 14 | ||||||||
| Week 13 | RFID | Chapter 15, 16 & 17 | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Application of Porter Diamond intp SCM - Case study | Online chapter | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Overview | Chapter 1- 17 | ||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 35 | Not Allowed | ||
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Homeworks | 1 | 20 | Not Allowed | ||
| In-term exam | 1 | 20 | Not Allowed | ||
| Assignments | 1 | 25 | Not Allowed | ||
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture hours | 3 | 15 | 45 | ActiveTutorials | 2 | 11 | 22 | |||
| Homworks | 1 | 10 | 10 | Home study | 2 | 10 | 20 | |||
| In-term exam study | 15 | 1 | 15 | Final exam study | 15 | 1 | 15 | |||
| Project/presentation | 15 | 1 | 15 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 142 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 27/03/2026 | |||||||||