35C04000 - Global Logistics and Distribution Networks, Lecture, 27.2.2023-19.4.2023

Topic outline

• Select topic Welcome to GLDN!

  Welcome to GLDN!
  This is a BSc elective course, which will be organized in Period IV. 

  The course covers core concepts of global logistics and distribution networks such as logistics infrastructure, logistics networks, and modes of transportation, as well as operational and strategic contents of it. Teaching and learning methods on this course include introduction to lecture topics, class exercises, individual and group case works, and discussion during the class.
  

  The course will be arranged on campus in the normal manner. Each lecture will be recorded and uploaded to MyCourses. There will be additional (max +2) points for those who participate in the class. The exam will be arranged (open book but no online!) in Otakaari 1 IT Classroom. 
  

  Below is the tentative course schedule (restricted to course participants). For more details, please refer to Course syllabus.

  • Select activity Preliminary schedule and notes Lecture Date Topic ...

    Not available unless: You belong to L01 (SISU)

    
    

    Preliminary schedule and notes

    Lecture	Date	Topic	Note
    1	Monday  27.2.2023	L1. Course intro + Trade, logistics, and supply chain
    2	Wednesday   1.3.2023	L2. Logistics infrastructure (Case: Port logistics city)
    3	Monday 6.3. 2023	L3. Logistics and the spatial structure	Aalto Logistics (5%) due at noon
    4	Wednesday 8.3. 2023	L4. Mode, shift and intermodalism
    5	Monday 13.3.2023	L5. Land transportation system (Guest: Jani Ruupunen from DB Schenker)	FedEx (10%) due at noon
    6	Wednesday 15.3.2023	L6. Logistics planning: Transaction
    7	Monday 20.3.2023	L7. Logistics execution: Shipment (Case: As the Blade Turns)	ISM Europe (5%) due at noon
    8	Wednesday 22.3.2023	L8. Logistics outsourcing (Guest: Tuomas Kokkonen from Valio)
    9	Monday 27.3. 2023	L9. Optimizing transportation	Case Maersk (15%) due at noon
    10	Wednesday 29.3. 2023	L10. Transporation network design
    11	Monday 3.4.2023	L11. Managing logistics inventory	Case Lavazza (15%) due at noon
    12	Wednesday 5.4.2023	L12. Distribution in a supply chain (Case: Blue Nile retailing) + Course wrap-up
    Exam	Wednesday  19.4.2023 13:00–16:00		Open book (but no online) exam in BIZ School, V001 and V002

    
    
    

  • Select activity Course syllabus

    Not available unless: You belong to L01 (SISU)

    

    Course syllabus Folder
  • Select activity Announcements

    

    Announcements Forum
  • Select activity Choose your group!

    Not available unless: You belong to L01 (SISU)

    

    Choose your group! Group choice
  • Select activity Laptop availability

    Not available unless: You belong to L01 (SISU)

    

    Laptop availability Choice