https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2025-2026/E_TSCM_OSCMUpon completion of this course students are able to:Evaluate and assess contemporary challenges in operations and supply chain management from a triple bottom line perspective Understand how sustainability issues entail normative aspects and evaluate alternatives using applied ethical theories Evaluate and propose alternative strategic, tactical and operational best practices in managing operations and supply chains for industry cases Justify and communicate proposed case analyses and solutions to an academic and professional audienceManaging the operations and supply chain activities of a company is a challenge as companies are facing stronger competition and need to respond to technological and societal developments that might disrupt their supply chains. Because of outsourcing, off-shoring to the Far East, focusing on core competencies etc. many previously integrated supply chains have been cut into smaller units. This more and more resulted in the need to co-ordinate activities between legally independent entities in order to avoid high costs and to achieve competitive customer service levels. The complexity of successfully managing such supply chains is compounded by two major trends: increasing digitization and improved sustainability. Both trends are considered to be a source of competitive advantage but assessing their impact and managing the process to unlock their potential often remains a challenge. In this course, we will discuss how to assess and manage the impact of digitization and increasing environmental concerns from an encompassing sustainability perspective. Real-life cases from published case studies, data and insights from research at School of Business and Economics as well as testimonials and insights from industry guest lectures will be used to introduce, analyze and improve the impact of operations and supply chain decisions on profits, people and planet.Lectures and tutorialsindividual exam and group assignmentTo be announced on CanvasThe course is designed for master students in Transport and Supply Chain Management and master students in Econometrics and OR (Track: Quantitative Logistics). Students not following these programmes are kindly requested to contact the course coordinator prior to enrollment.The course is designed for master students in Transport and Supply Chain Management and master students in Econometrics and OR (Track: Quantitative Logistics). Students not following these programmes are kindly requested to contact the course coordinator prior to enrollment.