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Intralogistics ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: TLSS1500

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish
  • English

Responsible person

  • Ville Pahlsten

Objective

Intralogistics management plays an important role in the quest for fast and high-quality service in supply chains. The requirements of leadership and managerial skills are emphasized in intralogistics managers’ daily work, as the field of operation is very wide and requires knowledge of eg. personnel management, occupational safety, operational and process development and cost management. In this course you will learn different areas of intralogistics management, their meanings, impacts and development opportunities.

In this course you will learn
- basics of people leading skills,
- ways to improve intralogistics and processes,
- measuring performance and use of key performance indicators as a management tool,
- intralogistics costs calculation,
- work safety management and
- intralogistics outsourcing


By completing this course, you will understand the needs and requirements of intralogistics management. You will get skills and competencies to develop as a manager, and knowledge how to use key performance indicators as part of process and operational development. In addition, completing the course will give you the skills to make cost estimates related to intralogistics and examine the productivity of investments and processes.

Competences: intralogistics, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome: You will understand the key concepts and theories of intralogistics management.

Content

The course covers the following main themes from the perspective of intralogistics management:
- Leading people,
- development of operations and processes,
- occupational safety management,
- costs, investments and outsourcing
- measurement and use of key performance indicators.

Qualifications

Knowledge of intralogistics practices, processes and technologies.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 Sufficient: Student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course and understands their importance for the management of intralogistics.

2 Satisfactory: In addition to the above, the student can describe the topics covered in the course systematically and knows how to apply them.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3 Good: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to justify the effects of different solutions and to make informed choices between options.

4 Very good:In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to apply what he or she has learned and to evaluate the solutions and their effects analytically.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the course topics and the ability to structure and analyze the effects of solutions in a broader context. It also demonstrates innovation in applying what they have learned to different situations.

Enrollment

18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 30.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 36

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Ville Pahlsten
Groups
  • TLP22S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
  • TLP25VK
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • TLP24VS
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies

Objectives

Intralogistics management plays an important role in the quest for fast and high-quality service in supply chains. The requirements of leadership and managerial skills are emphasized in intralogistics managers’ daily work, as the field of operation is very wide and requires knowledge of eg. personnel management, occupational safety, operational and process development and cost management. In this course you will learn different areas of intralogistics management, their meanings, impacts and development opportunities.

In this course you will learn
- basics of people leading skills,
- ways to improve intralogistics and processes,
- measuring performance and use of key performance indicators as a management tool,
- intralogistics costs calculation,
- work safety management and
- intralogistics outsourcing


By completing this course, you will understand the needs and requirements of intralogistics management. You will get skills and competencies to develop as a manager, and knowledge how to use key performance indicators as part of process and operational development. In addition, completing the course will give you the skills to make cost estimates related to intralogistics and examine the productivity of investments and processes.

Competences: intralogistics, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome: You will understand the key concepts and theories of intralogistics management.

Content

The course covers the following main themes from the perspective of intralogistics management:
- Leading people,
- development of operations and processes,
- occupational safety management,
- costs, investments and outsourcing
- measurement and use of key performance indicators.

Time and location

JAMK Kampus (Rajakatu 35, Jyväskylä).

Teaching is typically three lessons sessions at JAMK campus. There will be 5-7 sessions during the course.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Richards, Gwynne. Warehouse management : a complete guide to improving efficiency and minimizing costs in the modern warehouse. 2018 or 2021 published book or e-book.

Lecture materials related to the course can be found in the course workspace. Relevant open-source online material can also be used.

Teaching methods

This course includes lectures and learning assignments. The assignments are described in the course workspace. All assignments are either independent or group work (as described in course workspace) and due dates are confirmed as the course progresses. Some lectures may be in Zoom, but in normal situation lessons are always face-to-face. According to JAMK's policy, class attendance is monitored.

ATTENTION! According to JAMK’s instructions, every student participating in the course must submit the first course assignment within three weeks of the start of the course. If the assignment is not submitted within this schedule, the student in question will be removed from the course.

Practical training and working life connections

During the course, the aim is to visit companies whenever possible. Fairs, seminars, webinars, etc. organised during the course can be included in the studies. This will be explained in more detail during the course.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam schedule will be told in beginning of the course.

Student workload

Lectures and other contact studies approximately 15-20 lessons.
Independent studying approximately 115-120 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Sufficient: Student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course and understands their importance for the management of intralogistics.

2 Satisfactory: In addition to the above, the student can describe the topics covered in the course systematically and knows how to apply them.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 Good: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to justify the effects of different solutions and to make informed choices between options.

4 Very good:In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to apply what he or she has learned and to evaluate the solutions and their effects analytically.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the course topics and the ability to structure and analyze the effects of solutions in a broader context. It also demonstrates innovation in applying what they have learned to different situations.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of intralogistics practices, processes and technologies.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 18.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2.5 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Face-to-face, 50 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Ville Pahlsten
Groups
  • TLS22S1
    Logistiikka - tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • UTIVERKKO
    Institute of New Industry, online learning (mechanical, logistics and civil engineering)

Objectives

Intralogistics management plays an important role in the quest for fast and high-quality service in supply chains. The requirements of leadership and managerial skills are emphasized in intralogistics managers’ daily work, as the field of operation is very wide and requires knowledge of eg. personnel management, occupational safety, operational and process development and cost management. In this course you will learn different areas of intralogistics management, their meanings, impacts and development opportunities.

In this course you will learn
- basics of people leading skills,
- ways to improve intralogistics and processes,
- measuring performance and use of key performance indicators as a management tool,
- intralogistics costs calculation,
- work safety management and
- intralogistics outsourcing


By completing this course, you will understand the needs and requirements of intralogistics management. You will get skills and competencies to develop as a manager, and knowledge how to use key performance indicators as part of process and operational development. In addition, completing the course will give you the skills to make cost estimates related to intralogistics and examine the productivity of investments and processes.

Competences: intralogistics, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome: You will understand the key concepts and theories of intralogistics management.

Content

The course covers the following main themes from the perspective of intralogistics management:
- Leading people,
- development of operations and processes,
- occupational safety management,
- costs, investments and outsourcing
- measurement and use of key performance indicators.

Time and location

JAMK Kampus (Rajakatu 35, Jyväskylä).

Weekly 2 + 2 lessons.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Gwynne Richards, 2018 or 2021.Warehouse Management: A Complete Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in the Modern Warehouse. 2018, 2021 or later published version. Ebook available in JAMK library.

Lecture materials related to the course can be found in the course workspace. Relevant open-source online material can also be used.

Teaching methods

This course includes lectures and learning assignments. Some of the assignments are done as independent work, some during contact teaching. The assignments are described in the course workspace. All assignments are either independent or group work (as described in course workspace) and due dates are confirmed as the course progresses.

Part of the lectures may be held online.

NOTE! Students other than those in the TLS22S group can complete this course implementation entirely as online studies. The course content and tasks are then practically the same, but
- the submission schedule may be partly different,
- assignments are done as individual tasks, and
- attendance at lessons is not taken into account in the course evaluation.

ATTENTION! According to JAMK’s instructions, every student participating in the course must submit the first course assignment within three weeks of the start of the course. If the assignment is not submitted within this schedule, the student in question will be removed from the course.

Practical training and working life connections

Company visits are included to course if possible. Trade fairs, seminars, webinars, etc. that take place during the course can be included in the course. This will be discussed in more detail during the course

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam on this course implementation.

Student workload

Lectures and other contact studies approximately 30-40 lessons.
Independent studying approximately 90-100 hours.

Further information for students

TLS22S: the grade is based on the points obtained for the tasks and the hourly activity.
Online course: the grade will be based on the number of points obtained for the assignments.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Sufficient: Student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course and understands their importance for the management of intralogistics.

2 Satisfactory: In addition to the above, the student can describe the topics covered in the course systematically and knows how to apply them.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 Good: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to justify the effects of different solutions and to make informed choices between options.

4 Very good:In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to apply what he or she has learned and to evaluate the solutions and their effects analytically.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the course topics and the ability to structure and analyze the effects of solutions in a broader context. It also demonstrates innovation in applying what they have learned to different situations.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of intralogistics practices, processes and technologies.

Timing

19.08.2024 - 15.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Ville Pahlsten
Groups
  • ZJAJ24KTMJ
    Avoin Amk,Materiaalivirtojen johtaminen, monimuoto, TEKN

Objectives

Intralogistics management plays an important role in the quest for fast and high-quality service in supply chains. The requirements of leadership and managerial skills are emphasized in intralogistics managers’ daily work, as the field of operation is very wide and requires knowledge of eg. personnel management, occupational safety, operational and process development and cost management. In this course you will learn different areas of intralogistics management, their meanings, impacts and development opportunities.

In this course you will learn
- basics of people leading skills,
- ways to improve intralogistics and processes,
- measuring performance and use of key performance indicators as a management tool,
- intralogistics costs calculation,
- work safety management and
- intralogistics outsourcing


By completing this course, you will understand the needs and requirements of intralogistics management. You will get skills and competencies to develop as a manager, and knowledge how to use key performance indicators as part of process and operational development. In addition, completing the course will give you the skills to make cost estimates related to intralogistics and examine the productivity of investments and processes.

Competences: intralogistics, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome: You will understand the key concepts and theories of intralogistics management.

Content

The course covers the following main themes from the perspective of intralogistics management:
- Leading people,
- development of operations and processes,
- occupational safety management,
- costs, investments and outsourcing
- measurement and use of key performance indicators.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Literature related to the course:

Richards, Gwynne. Warehouse management : a complete guide to improving efficiency and minimizing costs in the modern warehouse. 2018 or 2021 published book or e-book.

Lecture materials related to the course can be found in the course workspace. Relevant open-source online material can also be used.

Teaching methods

This course can be completed as a fully independent study. However, you have a chance to participate two teaching session (2*4 lessons) in Zoom during the course. Course can be studied based on your own schedule, but pay attention to assignments returning dates, and the end date of the course.

Course includes assignments that are described in the course workspace.

Practical training and working life connections

Trade fairs, seminars, webinars, etc. that take place during the course can be included in the course. This will be discussed in more detail in Moodle workspace.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam on this course implementation.

Student workload

Independent studying and assignments approximately 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Sufficient: Student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course and understands their importance for the management of intralogistics.

2 Satisfactory: In addition to the above, the student can describe the topics covered in the course systematically and knows how to apply them.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 Good: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to justify the effects of different solutions and to make informed choices between options.

4 Very good:In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to apply what he or she has learned and to evaluate the solutions and their effects analytically.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the course topics and the ability to structure and analyze the effects of solutions in a broader context. It also demonstrates innovation in applying what they have learned to different situations.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of intralogistics practices, processes and technologies.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 14.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Ville Pahlsten
Groups
  • TLP21S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
  • TLP23VS
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • TLP24VK
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies

Objectives

Intralogistics management plays an important role in the quest for fast and high-quality service in supply chains. The requirements of leadership and managerial skills are emphasized in intralogistics managers’ daily work, as the field of operation is very wide and requires knowledge of eg. personnel management, occupational safety, operational and process development and cost management. In this course you will learn different areas of intralogistics management, their meanings, impacts and development opportunities.

In this course you will learn
- basics of people leading skills,
- ways to improve intralogistics and processes,
- measuring performance and use of key performance indicators as a management tool,
- intralogistics costs calculation,
- work safety management and
- intralogistics outsourcing


By completing this course, you will understand the needs and requirements of intralogistics management. You will get skills and competencies to develop as a manager, and knowledge how to use key performance indicators as part of process and operational development. In addition, completing the course will give you the skills to make cost estimates related to intralogistics and examine the productivity of investments and processes.

Competences: intralogistics, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome: You will understand the key concepts and theories of intralogistics management.

Content

The course covers the following main themes from the perspective of intralogistics management:
- Leading people,
- development of operations and processes,
- occupational safety management,
- costs, investments and outsourcing
- measurement and use of key performance indicators.

Time and location

JAMK Kampus (Rajakatu 35, Jyväskylä).

Learning materials and recommended literature

Richards, Gwynne. Warehouse management : a complete guide to improving efficiency and minimizing costs in the modern warehouse. 2018 or 2021 published book or e-book.

Lecture materials related to the course can be found in the course workspace. Relevant open-source online material can also be used.

Teaching methods

This course includes lectures and learning assignments. Some of the assignment are done as independent work, some during contact teaching. The assignments are described in the course workspace. All assignments are either independent or group work (as described in course workspace) and due dates are confirmed as the course progresses.

Some lectures may be held online, but most of the lessons are in Rajakatu campus (Rajakatu 35, Jyväskylä).

Practical training and working life connections

Company visits are included to course if possible. Trade fairs, seminars, webinars, etc. that take place during the course can be included in the course. This will be discussed in more detail during the course

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam schedule will be told in beginning of the course.

Student workload

Lectures and other contact studies approximately 40 lessons.
Independent studying approximately 95 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Sufficient: Student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course and understands their importance for the management of intralogistics.

2 Satisfactory: In addition to the above, the student can describe the topics covered in the course systematically and knows how to apply them.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 Good: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to justify the effects of different solutions and to make informed choices between options.

4 Very good:In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to apply what he or she has learned and to evaluate the solutions and their effects analytically.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the course topics and the ability to structure and analyze the effects of solutions in a broader context. It also demonstrates innovation in applying what they have learned to different situations.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of intralogistics practices, processes and technologies.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 19.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 15

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Ville Pahlsten
Groups
  • UTIVERKKO
    Institute of New Industry, online learning (mechanical, logistics and civil engineering)

Objectives

Intralogistics management plays an important role in the quest for fast and high-quality service in supply chains. The requirements of leadership and managerial skills are emphasized in intralogistics managers’ daily work, as the field of operation is very wide and requires knowledge of eg. personnel management, occupational safety, operational and process development and cost management. In this course you will learn different areas of intralogistics management, their meanings, impacts and development opportunities.

In this course you will learn
- basics of people leading skills,
- ways to improve intralogistics and processes,
- measuring performance and use of key performance indicators as a management tool,
- intralogistics costs calculation,
- work safety management and
- intralogistics outsourcing


By completing this course, you will understand the needs and requirements of intralogistics management. You will get skills and competencies to develop as a manager, and knowledge how to use key performance indicators as part of process and operational development. In addition, completing the course will give you the skills to make cost estimates related to intralogistics and examine the productivity of investments and processes.

Competences: intralogistics, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome: You will understand the key concepts and theories of intralogistics management.

Content

The course covers the following main themes from the perspective of intralogistics management:
- Leading people,
- development of operations and processes,
- occupational safety management,
- costs, investments and outsourcing
- measurement and use of key performance indicators.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Literature related to the course:

Richards, Gwynne. Warehouse management : a complete guide to improving efficiency and minimizing costs in the modern warehouse. 2018 or 2021 published book or e-book.

Lecture materials related to the course can be found in the course workspace. Relevant open-source online material can also be used.

Teaching methods

You will complete this course independently. Pay attention the start and end times of the course, and returning dates of assignments. This course is done fully online and without any contact lessons.

Course includes assignments that are described in the course workspace.

Practical training and working life connections

Trade fairs, seminars, webinars, etc. that take place during the course can be included in the course. This will be discussed in more detail in Moodle workspace.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam is done online before the course ends. More detailed instructions can be found in Moodle.

Student workload

Independent studying and assignments approximately 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Sufficient: Student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course and understands their importance for the management of intralogistics.

2 Satisfactory: In addition to the above, the student can describe the topics covered in the course systematically and knows how to apply them.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 Good: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to justify the effects of different solutions and to make informed choices between options.

4 Very good:In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to apply what he or she has learned and to evaluate the solutions and their effects analytically.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the course topics and the ability to structure and analyze the effects of solutions in a broader context. It also demonstrates innovation in applying what they have learned to different situations.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of intralogistics practices, processes and technologies.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Ville Pahlsten
Groups
  • UTIVERKKO
    Institute of New Industry, online learning (mechanical, logistics and civil engineering)

Objectives

Intralogistics management plays an important role in the quest for fast and high-quality service in supply chains. The requirements of leadership and managerial skills are emphasized in intralogistics managers’ daily work, as the field of operation is very wide and requires knowledge of eg. personnel management, occupational safety, operational and process development and cost management. In this course you will learn different areas of intralogistics management, their meanings, impacts and development opportunities.

In this course you will learn
- basics of people leading skills,
- ways to improve intralogistics and processes,
- measuring performance and use of key performance indicators as a management tool,
- intralogistics costs calculation,
- work safety management and
- intralogistics outsourcing


By completing this course, you will understand the needs and requirements of intralogistics management. You will get skills and competencies to develop as a manager, and knowledge how to use key performance indicators as part of process and operational development. In addition, completing the course will give you the skills to make cost estimates related to intralogistics and examine the productivity of investments and processes.

Competences: intralogistics, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome: You will understand the key concepts and theories of intralogistics management.

Content

The course covers the following main themes from the perspective of intralogistics management:
- Leading people,
- development of operations and processes,
- occupational safety management,
- costs, investments and outsourcing
- measurement and use of key performance indicators.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Literature related to the course:

Richards, Gwynne. Warehouse management : a complete guide to improving efficiency and minimizing costs in the modern warehouse. 2018 or 2021 published book or e-book.

Lecture materials related to the course can be found in the course workspace. Relevant open-source online material can also be used.

Teaching methods

You will complete this course independently. Pay attention the start and end times of the course, and returning dates of assignments. This course is done fully online and without any contact lessons.

Course includes assignments that are described in the course workspace.

Practical training and working life connections

Trade fairs, seminars, webinars, etc. that take place during the course can be included in the course. This will be discussed in more detail in Moodle workspace.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam is done online before the course ends. More detailed instructions can be found in Moodle.

Student workload

Independent studying and assignments approximately 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Sufficient: Student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course and understands their importance for the management of intralogistics.

2 Satisfactory: In addition to the above, the student can describe the topics covered in the course systematically and knows how to apply them.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 Good: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to justify the effects of different solutions and to make informed choices between options.

4 Very good:In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to apply what he or she has learned and to evaluate the solutions and their effects analytically.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the course topics and the ability to structure and analyze the effects of solutions in a broader context. It also demonstrates innovation in applying what they have learned to different situations.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of intralogistics practices, processes and technologies.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Ville Pahlsten
Groups
  • TLS21S1
    Logistiikan tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)

Objectives

Intralogistics management plays an important role in the quest for fast and high-quality service in supply chains. The requirements of leadership and managerial skills are emphasized in intralogistics managers’ daily work, as the field of operation is very wide and requires knowledge of eg. personnel management, occupational safety, operational and process development and cost management. In this course you will learn different areas of intralogistics management, their meanings, impacts and development opportunities.

In this course you will learn
- basics of people leading skills,
- ways to improve intralogistics and processes,
- measuring performance and use of key performance indicators as a management tool,
- intralogistics costs calculation,
- work safety management and
- intralogistics outsourcing


By completing this course, you will understand the needs and requirements of intralogistics management. You will get skills and competencies to develop as a manager, and knowledge how to use key performance indicators as part of process and operational development. In addition, completing the course will give you the skills to make cost estimates related to intralogistics and examine the productivity of investments and processes.

Competences: intralogistics, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome: You will understand the key concepts and theories of intralogistics management.

Content

The course covers the following main themes from the perspective of intralogistics management:
- Leading people,
- development of operations and processes,
- occupational safety management,
- costs, investments and outsourcing
- measurement and use of key performance indicators.

Time and location

JAMK Kampus (Rajakatu 35, Jyväskylä).

Learning materials and recommended literature

Richards, Gwynne. Warehouse management : a complete guide to improving efficiency and minimizing costs in the modern warehouse. 2011 or 2018 published book or e-book.

Lecture materials related to the course can be found in the course workspace. Relevant open-source online material can also be used.

Teaching methods

This course includes lectures and learning assignments. Some of the assignment are done as independent work, some during contact teaching. The assignments are described in the course workspace. All assignments are either independent or group work (as described in course workspace) and due dates are confirmed as the course progresses.

Part of the lectures may be held online.

Practical training and working life connections

Company visits are included to course if possible. Trade fairs, seminars, webinars, etc. that take place during the course can be included in the course. This will be discussed in more detail during the course

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam schedule will be told in beginning of the course.

Student workload

Lectures and other contact studies approximately 40 lessons.
Independent studying approximately 95 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Sufficient: Student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course and understands their importance for the management of intralogistics.

2 Satisfactory: In addition to the above, the student can describe the topics covered in the course systematically and knows how to apply them.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 Good: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to justify the effects of different solutions and to make informed choices between options.

4 Very good:In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to apply what he or she has learned and to evaluate the solutions and their effects analytically.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the course topics and the ability to structure and analyze the effects of solutions in a broader context. It also demonstrates innovation in applying what they have learned to different situations.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of intralogistics practices, processes and technologies.

Timing

15.08.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Ville Pahlsten
Groups
  • ZJA23KTMJ
    Avoin Amk,Materiaalivirtojen johtaminen, monimuoto, TEKN

Objectives

Intralogistics management plays an important role in the quest for fast and high-quality service in supply chains. The requirements of leadership and managerial skills are emphasized in intralogistics managers’ daily work, as the field of operation is very wide and requires knowledge of eg. personnel management, occupational safety, operational and process development and cost management. In this course you will learn different areas of intralogistics management, their meanings, impacts and development opportunities.

In this course you will learn
- basics of people leading skills,
- ways to improve intralogistics and processes,
- measuring performance and use of key performance indicators as a management tool,
- intralogistics costs calculation,
- work safety management and
- intralogistics outsourcing


By completing this course, you will understand the needs and requirements of intralogistics management. You will get skills and competencies to develop as a manager, and knowledge how to use key performance indicators as part of process and operational development. In addition, completing the course will give you the skills to make cost estimates related to intralogistics and examine the productivity of investments and processes.

Competences: intralogistics, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome: You will understand the key concepts and theories of intralogistics management.

Content

The course covers the following main themes from the perspective of intralogistics management:
- Leading people,
- development of operations and processes,
- occupational safety management,
- costs, investments and outsourcing
- measurement and use of key performance indicators.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Literature related to the course:

Richards, Gwynne. Warehouse management : a complete guide to improving efficiency and minimizing costs in the modern warehouse. 2018 or 2021 published book or e-book.

Lecture materials related to the course can be found in the course workspace. Relevant open-source online material can also be used.

Teaching methods

This course can be completed as a fully independent study. However, you have a chance to participate two teaching session (2*4 lessons) in Zoom during the course. Course can be studied based on your own schedule, but pay attention to assignments returning dates, and the end date of the course.

Course includes assignments that are described in the course workspace.

Practical training and working life connections

Trade fairs, seminars, webinars, etc. that take place during the course can be included in the course. This will be discussed in more detail in Moodle workspace.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam is done online before the course ends. More detailed instructions can be found in Moodle.

Student workload

Independent studying and assignments approximately 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Sufficient: Student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course and understands their importance for the management of intralogistics.

2 Satisfactory: In addition to the above, the student can describe the topics covered in the course systematically and knows how to apply them.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 Good: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to justify the effects of different solutions and to make informed choices between options.

4 Very good:In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to apply what he or she has learned and to evaluate the solutions and their effects analytically.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the course topics and the ability to structure and analyze the effects of solutions in a broader context. It also demonstrates innovation in applying what they have learned to different situations.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of intralogistics practices, processes and technologies.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Ville Pahlsten
Teacher in charge

Ville Pahlsten

Groups
  • LOGRAKVERKKO
    Logistiikan ja rakentamisen verkko-opetus

Objectives

Intralogistics management plays an important role in the quest for fast and high-quality service in supply chains. The requirements of leadership and managerial skills are emphasized in intralogistics managers’ daily work, as the field of operation is very wide and requires knowledge of eg. personnel management, occupational safety, operational and process development and cost management. In this course you will learn different areas of intralogistics management, their meanings, impacts and development opportunities.

In this course you will learn
- basics of people leading skills,
- ways to improve intralogistics and processes,
- measuring performance and use of key performance indicators as a management tool,
- intralogistics costs calculation,
- work safety management and
- intralogistics outsourcing


By completing this course, you will understand the needs and requirements of intralogistics management. You will get skills and competencies to develop as a manager, and knowledge how to use key performance indicators as part of process and operational development. In addition, completing the course will give you the skills to make cost estimates related to intralogistics and examine the productivity of investments and processes.

Competences: intralogistics, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome: You will understand the key concepts and theories of intralogistics management.

Content

The course covers the following main themes from the perspective of intralogistics management:
- Leading people,
- development of operations and processes,
- occupational safety management,
- costs, investments and outsourcing
- measurement and use of key performance indicators.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Literature related to the course:

Richards, Gwynne. Warehouse management : a complete guide to improving efficiency and minimizing costs in the modern warehouse. 2018 or 2021 published book or e-book.

Lecture materials related to the course can be found in the course workspace. Relevant open-source online material can also be used.

Teaching methods

You will complete this course independently. Pay attention the start and end times of the course, and returning dates of assignments. This course is done fully online and without any contact lessons.

Course includes assignments that are described in the course workspace.

Practical training and working life connections

Trade fairs, seminars, webinars, etc. that take place during the course can be included in the course. This will be discussed in more detail in Moodle workspace.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam is done online before the course ends. More detailed instructions can be found in Moodle.

Student workload

Independent studying and assignments approximately 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Sufficient: Student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course and understands their importance for the management of intralogistics.

2 Satisfactory: In addition to the above, the student can describe the topics covered in the course systematically and knows how to apply them.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 Good: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to justify the effects of different solutions and to make informed choices between options.

4 Very good:In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to apply what he or she has learned and to evaluate the solutions and their effects analytically.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the course topics and the ability to structure and analyze the effects of solutions in a broader context. It also demonstrates innovation in applying what they have learned to different situations.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of intralogistics practices, processes and technologies.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Ville Pahlsten
Teacher in charge

Ville Pahlsten

Groups
  • TLP23VK
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • TLP20S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
  • TLP22VS
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies

Objectives

Intralogistics management plays an important role in the quest for fast and high-quality service in supply chains. The requirements of leadership and managerial skills are emphasized in intralogistics managers’ daily work, as the field of operation is very wide and requires knowledge of eg. personnel management, occupational safety, operational and process development and cost management. In this course you will learn different areas of intralogistics management, their meanings, impacts and development opportunities.

In this course you will learn
- basics of people leading skills,
- ways to improve intralogistics and processes,
- measuring performance and use of key performance indicators as a management tool,
- intralogistics costs calculation,
- work safety management and
- intralogistics outsourcing


By completing this course, you will understand the needs and requirements of intralogistics management. You will get skills and competencies to develop as a manager, and knowledge how to use key performance indicators as part of process and operational development. In addition, completing the course will give you the skills to make cost estimates related to intralogistics and examine the productivity of investments and processes.

Competences: intralogistics, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome: You will understand the key concepts and theories of intralogistics management.

Content

The course covers the following main themes from the perspective of intralogistics management:
- Leading people,
- development of operations and processes,
- occupational safety management,
- costs, investments and outsourcing
- measurement and use of key performance indicators.

Time and location

JAMK Kampus (Rajakatu 35, Jyväskylä).

Learning materials and recommended literature

Richards, Gwynne. Warehouse management : a complete guide to improving efficiency and minimizing costs in the modern warehouse. 2018 or 2021 published book or e-book.

Lecture materials related to the course can be found in the course workspace. Relevant open-source online material can also be used.

Teaching methods

This course includes lectures and learning assignments. Some of the assignment are done as independent work, some during contact teaching. The assignments are described in the course workspace. All assignments are either independent or group work (as described in course workspace) and due dates are confirmed as the course progresses.

Some lectures may be held online, but most of the lessons are in Rajakatu campus (Rajakatu 35, Jyväskylä).

Practical training and working life connections

Company visits are included to course if possible. Trade fairs, seminars, webinars, etc. that take place during the course can be included in the course. This will be discussed in more detail during the course

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam schedule will be told in beginning of the course.

Student workload

Lectures and other contact studies approximately 40 lessons.
Independent studying approximately 95 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Sufficient: Student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course and understands their importance for the management of intralogistics.

2 Satisfactory: In addition to the above, the student can describe the topics covered in the course systematically and knows how to apply them.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 Good: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to justify the effects of different solutions and to make informed choices between options.

4 Very good:In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to apply what he or she has learned and to evaluate the solutions and their effects analytically.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the course topics and the ability to structure and analyze the effects of solutions in a broader context. It also demonstrates innovation in applying what they have learned to different situations.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of intralogistics practices, processes and technologies.

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 21.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Ville Pahlsten
Teacher in charge

Ville Pahlsten

Groups
  • TLS20S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics

Objectives

Intralogistics management plays an important role in the quest for fast and high-quality service in supply chains. The requirements of leadership and managerial skills are emphasized in intralogistics managers’ daily work, as the field of operation is very wide and requires knowledge of eg. personnel management, occupational safety, operational and process development and cost management. In this course you will learn different areas of intralogistics management, their meanings, impacts and development opportunities.

In this course you will learn
- basics of people leading skills,
- ways to improve intralogistics and processes,
- measuring performance and use of key performance indicators as a management tool,
- intralogistics costs calculation,
- work safety management and
- intralogistics outsourcing


By completing this course, you will understand the needs and requirements of intralogistics management. You will get skills and competencies to develop as a manager, and knowledge how to use key performance indicators as part of process and operational development. In addition, completing the course will give you the skills to make cost estimates related to intralogistics and examine the productivity of investments and processes.

Competences: intralogistics, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome: You will understand the key concepts and theories of intralogistics management.

Content

The course covers the following main themes from the perspective of intralogistics management:
- Leading people,
- development of operations and processes,
- occupational safety management,
- costs, investments and outsourcing
- measurement and use of key performance indicators.

Time and location

JAMK Kampus (Rajakatu 35, Jyväskylä).

Learning materials and recommended literature

Richards, Gwynne. Warehouse management : a complete guide to improving efficiency and minimizing costs in the modern warehouse. 2011 or 2018 published book or e-book.

Lecture materials related to the course can be found in the course workspace. Relevant open-source online material can also be used.

Teaching methods

This course includes lectures and learning assignments. Some of the assignment are done as independent work, some during contact teaching. The assignments are described in the course workspace. All assignments are either independent or group work (as described in course workspace) and due dates are confirmed as the course progresses.

Part of the lectures may be held online.

Practical training and working life connections

Company visits are included to course if possible. Trade fairs, seminars, webinars, etc. that take place during the course can be included in the course. This will be discussed in more detail during the course

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam schedule will be told in beginning of the course.

Student workload

Lectures and other contact studies approximately 40 lessons.
Independent studying approximately 95 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Sufficient: Student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course and understands their importance for the management of intralogistics.

2 Satisfactory: In addition to the above, the student can describe the topics covered in the course systematically and knows how to apply them.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 Good: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to justify the effects of different solutions and to make informed choices between options.

4 Very good:In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to apply what he or she has learned and to evaluate the solutions and their effects analytically.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the course topics and the ability to structure and analyze the effects of solutions in a broader context. It also demonstrates innovation in applying what they have learned to different situations.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of intralogistics practices, processes and technologies.

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 21.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Ville Pahlsten
Teacher in charge

Ville Pahlsten

Groups
  • LOGRAKVERKKO
    Logistiikan ja rakentamisen verkko-opetus

Objectives

Intralogistics management plays an important role in the quest for fast and high-quality service in supply chains. The requirements of leadership and managerial skills are emphasized in intralogistics managers’ daily work, as the field of operation is very wide and requires knowledge of eg. personnel management, occupational safety, operational and process development and cost management. In this course you will learn different areas of intralogistics management, their meanings, impacts and development opportunities.

In this course you will learn
- basics of people leading skills,
- ways to improve intralogistics and processes,
- measuring performance and use of key performance indicators as a management tool,
- intralogistics costs calculation,
- work safety management and
- intralogistics outsourcing


By completing this course, you will understand the needs and requirements of intralogistics management. You will get skills and competencies to develop as a manager, and knowledge how to use key performance indicators as part of process and operational development. In addition, completing the course will give you the skills to make cost estimates related to intralogistics and examine the productivity of investments and processes.

Competences: intralogistics, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome: You will understand the key concepts and theories of intralogistics management.

Content

The course covers the following main themes from the perspective of intralogistics management:
- Leading people,
- development of operations and processes,
- occupational safety management,
- costs, investments and outsourcing
- measurement and use of key performance indicators.

Time and location

Independent studies in Moodle.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Literature related to the course:

Richards, Gwynne. Warehouse management : a complete guide to improving efficiency and minimizing costs in the modern warehouse. 2011 or 2018 published book or e-book.

Lecture materials related to the course can be found in the course workspace. Relevant open-source online material can also be used.

Teaching methods

You will complete this course independently. Pay attention the start and end times of the course, and returning dates of assignments. This course is done fully online and without any contact lessons.

Course includes assignments that are described in the course workspace.

Practical training and working life connections

Trade fairs, seminars, webinars, etc. that take place during the course can be included in the course. This will be discussed in more detail in Moodle workspace.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam is done online before the course ends. More detailed instructions can be found in Moodle.

Student workload

Independent studying and assignments approximately 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Sufficient: Student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course and understands their importance for the management of intralogistics.

2 Satisfactory: In addition to the above, the student can describe the topics covered in the course systematically and knows how to apply them.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 Good: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to justify the effects of different solutions and to make informed choices between options.

4 Very good:In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to apply what he or she has learned and to evaluate the solutions and their effects analytically.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the course topics and the ability to structure and analyze the effects of solutions in a broader context. It also demonstrates innovation in applying what they have learned to different situations.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of intralogistics practices, processes and technologies.

Enrollment

01.03.2022 - 31.05.2022

Timing

01.03.2022 - 31.08.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Ville Pahlsten
Teacher in charge

Ville Pahlsten

Groups
  • LOGAKTIIVI
    Logistiikan aktiivitoteutukset

Objectives

Intralogistics management plays an important role in the quest for fast and high-quality service in supply chains. The requirements of leadership and managerial skills are emphasized in intralogistics managers’ daily work, as the field of operation is very wide and requires knowledge of eg. personnel management, occupational safety, operational and process development and cost management. In this course you will learn different areas of intralogistics management, their meanings, impacts and development opportunities.

In this course you will learn
- basics of people leading skills,
- ways to improve intralogistics and processes,
- measuring performance and use of key performance indicators as a management tool,
- intralogistics costs calculation,
- work safety management and
- intralogistics outsourcing


By completing this course, you will understand the needs and requirements of intralogistics management. You will get skills and competencies to develop as a manager, and knowledge how to use key performance indicators as part of process and operational development. In addition, completing the course will give you the skills to make cost estimates related to intralogistics and examine the productivity of investments and processes.

Competences: intralogistics, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome: You will understand the key concepts and theories of intralogistics management.

Content

The course covers the following main themes from the perspective of intralogistics management:
- Leading people,
- development of operations and processes,
- occupational safety management,
- costs, investments and outsourcing
- measurement and use of key performance indicators.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Literature related to the course:

Richards, Gwynne. Warehouse management : a complete guide to improving efficiency and minimizing costs in the modern warehouse. 2011 or 2018 published book or e-book.

Lecture materials related to the course can be found in the course workspace. Relevant open-source online material can also be used.

Teaching methods

You will complete this course independently. Pay attention the start and end times of the course, and returning dates of assignments. This course is done fully online and without any contact lessons.

Course includes assignments that are described in the course workspace.

Practical training and working life connections

Trade fairs, seminars, webinars, etc. that take place during the course can be included in the course. This will be discussed in more detail in Moodle workspace.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam is done online before the course ends. More detailed instructions can be found in Moodle.

Student workload

Independent studying and assignments approximately 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Sufficient: Student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course and understands their importance for the management of intralogistics.

2 Satisfactory: In addition to the above, the student can describe the topics covered in the course systematically and knows how to apply them.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 Good: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to justify the effects of different solutions and to make informed choices between options.

4 Very good:In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to apply what he or she has learned and to evaluate the solutions and their effects analytically.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the course topics and the ability to structure and analyze the effects of solutions in a broader context. It also demonstrates innovation in applying what they have learned to different situations.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of intralogistics practices, processes and technologies.

Enrollment

01.10.2021 - 28.02.2022

Timing

01.10.2021 - 31.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Ville Pahlsten
Teacher in charge

Ville Pahlsten

Groups
  • LOGAKTIIVI
    Logistiikan aktiivitoteutukset

Objectives

Intralogistics management plays an important role in the quest for fast and high-quality service in supply chains. The requirements of leadership and managerial skills are emphasized in intralogistics managers’ daily work, as the field of operation is very wide and requires knowledge of eg. personnel management, occupational safety, operational and process development and cost management. In this course you will learn different areas of intralogistics management, their meanings, impacts and development opportunities.

In this course you will learn
- basics of people leading skills,
- ways to improve intralogistics and processes,
- measuring performance and use of key performance indicators as a management tool,
- intralogistics costs calculation,
- work safety management and
- intralogistics outsourcing


By completing this course, you will understand the needs and requirements of intralogistics management. You will get skills and competencies to develop as a manager, and knowledge how to use key performance indicators as part of process and operational development. In addition, completing the course will give you the skills to make cost estimates related to intralogistics and examine the productivity of investments and processes.

Competences: intralogistics, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome: You will understand the key concepts and theories of intralogistics management.

Content

The course covers the following main themes from the perspective of intralogistics management:
- Leading people,
- development of operations and processes,
- occupational safety management,
- costs, investments and outsourcing
- measurement and use of key performance indicators.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Literature related to the course:

Richards, Gwynne. Warehouse management : a complete guide to improving efficiency and minimizing costs in the modern warehouse. 2011 or 2018 published book or e-book.

Lecture materials related to the course can be found in the course workspace. Relevant open-source online material can also be used.

Teaching methods

You will complete this course independently. Pay attention the start and end times of the course, and returning dates of assignments. This course is done fully online and without any contact lessons.

Course includes assignments that are described in the course workspace.

Practical training and working life connections

Trade fairs, seminars, webinars, etc. that take place during the course can be included in the course. This will be discussed in more detail in Moodle workspace.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam is done online before the course ends. More detailed instructions can be found in Moodle.

Student workload

Independent studying and assignments approximately 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Sufficient: Student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course and understands their importance for the management of intralogistics.

2 Satisfactory: In addition to the above, the student can describe the topics covered in the course systematically and knows how to apply them.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 Good: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to justify the effects of different solutions and to make informed choices between options.

4 Very good:In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to apply what he or she has learned and to evaluate the solutions and their effects analytically.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent: In addition to the above, the student demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the course topics and the ability to structure and analyze the effects of solutions in a broader context. It also demonstrates innovation in applying what they have learned to different situations.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of intralogistics practices, processes and technologies.