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: 26.02.2024 - 16.04.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Seongtae Kim

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course topics include an overview of global logistics, logistics infrastructure, logistics and the spatial networks, modes of transportation, transportation planning and execution, logistics outsourcing, transportation network design and optimization, distribution networks and retailing, and logistics risk management.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Exam 
    Assignments 

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures
    Independent and group work 
    Exam 

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Collection of book chapters and articles

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring IV
    2023-2024 Spring IV