The Digital Flow: How to sustainably design digital processes and future proof supply chains

Department
  • International Program
Course unit code
  • IFLV6598
Number of ECTS credits allocated
  • 5.0
Name of lecturer(s)
  • FH-Prof. Dr. Bernsteiner Reinhard, Rottensteiner Arno, MA
Recommended optional program components
  • none
Recommended or required reading
  • Details will be provided in the respective course sections
Additional information about examination modalities
  • Case Study
Level of course unit
  • Bachelor
Year of study
  • Spring 2026
Semester when the course unit is delivered
  • 2
Language of instruction
  • English
Learning outcomes of the course unit
  • Through your active participation in this course, you will reach the following learning objectives and goals. You

    • know how to identify and manage relevant business processes
    • know how to model and describe digital processes in a standardized way
    • can critically reflect on current challenges in process management
    • know the central terms and concepts of operations and supply chain management.
    • have an understanding of different sourcing and production processes, their specific characteristics and their application in business
    • know the central functions of logistics, especially in the context of a supply chain
    • have an understanding on sustainability in logistics and operations management
Course contents
  • • How to manage digital processes
    • Process Identification and Modeling
    • Process Analysis
    • Process Simulation game
    • Introduction to Supply Chain Management
    • Operations Management
    • Supply and Inventory Management
    • Sustainability in Supply Chain Management
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
  • The course comprises an interactive mix of lectures, discussions and individual and group work.
Work placement(s)
  • none