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 indented to provide the student with an understanding of various management, expert and analytical tasks in logistics systems in the context of supply chain. After the course, the students are expected to learn how the logistics system operates in a supply chain, and how technologies including information systems provide a competitive advantage for companies. The student will also learn different issues and material handlings in warehousing management. Besides the theoretical concepts, the course gives the students a basic knowledge of analytics methods and techniques that they can apply to logistics planning and design.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 26.10.2020 - 07.12.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Seongtae Kim
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Seongtae Kim
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 logistics systems and analytics, definitions of logistics and supply chains, modes of transport and modal choices, warehousing and materials handling, last mile logistics and technologies, and risk management in logistics. The course also deals with designing a logistics network using analytics methods, and develops an understanding of inventory models and strategies for warehousing decisions.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Assignments 60 %
Exam 40%
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Teaching 24h
Independent work 133h
Exam 3hTotal 160h (6 ECTS)
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Collection of journal articles, book chapters and industrial reports.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Recommended 35A00310 Tuotantotalouden perusteet or equivalent course
Recommended 35C04000 Global Logistics and Distribution Networks
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
13 Climate Action
- Teacher: Kim Seongtae
- Teacher: Tran Thanh