Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course is intended to provide an overall understanding of logistics and distribution networks. Students will understand how logistics activities are to be organized, and how they play a key role for global businesses in a turbulent and constantly chainging marketplace. The course will also provide insights into the diverse operational and strategic content of logistics/distribution, which is essential for the effective management of global supply chains that have become more complex with a multitude of challenges.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 25.02.2019 - 08.04.2019

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Seongtae Kim

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Markku Tinnilä

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The course topics include an overview of global logistics and freight distri-bution, logistics and the spatial networks, logistics infrastructure, modes of transportation, transportation planning and execution, costing and pricing for logistics, logistics outsourcing, warehousing and materials handling, inventory and quality management, logistics technology and systems, and logistics risk management.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Spring 2021: Assignments 60% and Exam 40%

    Spring 2020:

    Cases 30%
    Exam 70%

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Sessions 30h
    Independent work 127h
    Exam 3h
    Total 160h (6 ECTS)

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    John Mangan, Chandra L. Lalwani, Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 3rd Edition, 2016

    ISBN: 978-1-119-11782-7

    (soveltuvin osin) 

    Collection of relevant book chapters and articles

Substitutes for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Substitutes a previous course: 35C00100 Distribution and Logistic Services. Student can only take one of these two courses.

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Recommended: 35A00310 Tuotantotalouden perusteet

    This course is also recommended for Exchange students

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    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    13 Climate Action