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 changing 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: 25.02.2025 - 10.04.2025
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: Finnish, English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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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, logistics inventory management, and distribution networks and retailing.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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Exam
Assignments
Workload
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Lectures
Independent and group work
Exam
DETAILS
Study Material
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Collection of book chapters and articles
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
13 Climate Action
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV
2025-2026 Spring IV