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Transport Management SystemsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: TLKK3500

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Sari Karppala

Objective

Purpose
Transport Management is one of the key business processes of supply chain. By Transport Management Systems you can manage transports, improve service and reduce cost whilst reducing environmental impact. By measuring, analyzing, and continuously improving transport management you can affect goods availability for customers and customer satisfaction. By managing and controlling transports, you can proactively react for better customer need fulfillment.

During the course you will learn basics of Transport Management and meaning of basic concepts of Transport Management Systems. Course will also help to understand basics of logistics network and monitoring of results. After the course you will have a perspective to transport management tasks.

Competencies
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow:
- Business skills, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome
After completing this course, you will know the principles of Transport Management Systems. You will be able to apply how to plan and execute transports in global logistics network. You will understand how to control transports in Transport Management Systems. You will also understand to how Transport Management Systems is connected to companies’ other systems.

Content

The course covers following main themes:
- Principles of Transport Management Systems
- Logistics Network
- Transport Management
- Transport Management and Logistics Systems

Qualifications

Global supply chain

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

(1) The student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course.

(2) 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) 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) 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) 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

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 - 50

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

Objectives

Purpose
Transport Management is one of the key business processes of supply chain. By Transport Management Systems you can manage transports, improve service and reduce cost whilst reducing environmental impact. By measuring, analyzing, and continuously improving transport management you can affect goods availability for customers and customer satisfaction. By managing and controlling transports, you can proactively react for better customer need fulfillment.

During the course you will learn basics of Transport Management and meaning of basic concepts of Transport Management Systems. Course will also help to understand basics of logistics network and monitoring of results. After the course you will have a perspective to transport management tasks.

Competencies
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow:
- Business skills, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome
After completing this course, you will know the principles of Transport Management Systems. You will be able to apply how to plan and execute transports in global logistics network. You will understand how to control transports in Transport Management Systems. You will also understand to how Transport Management Systems is connected to companies’ other systems.

Content

The course covers following main themes:
- Principles of Transport Management Systems
- Logistics Network
- Transport Management
- Transport Management and Logistics Systems

Learning materials and recommended literature

The lecture material related to the course can be found in the course workspace. The course also uses other material related to the topics. This will be communicated in the course.

Teaching methods

Completion of the course includes contact lessons at campus, learning assignments and a more extensive project work.

Some of the learning assignments are done individually, some in small groups, some require independent work. The assignments are described in more detail in the course workspace.

The first assignment on this course is mandatory for all students and must be completed within 3 weeks from the beginning of the course. Students that have not completed this first assignment, will be removed from the course.

Practical training and working life connections

Guest lectures on different topics of the course.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

There is no exam on this course.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

(1) The student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course.

(2) 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) 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) 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) 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

Global supply chain

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
  • Mikko Somerla
  • Sari Karppala
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

Purpose
Transport Management is one of the key business processes of supply chain. By Transport Management Systems you can manage transports, improve service and reduce cost whilst reducing environmental impact. By measuring, analyzing, and continuously improving transport management you can affect goods availability for customers and customer satisfaction. By managing and controlling transports, you can proactively react for better customer need fulfillment.

During the course you will learn basics of Transport Management and meaning of basic concepts of Transport Management Systems. Course will also help to understand basics of logistics network and monitoring of results. After the course you will have a perspective to transport management tasks.

Competencies
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow:
- Business skills, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome
After completing this course, you will know the principles of Transport Management Systems. You will be able to apply how to plan and execute transports in global logistics network. You will understand how to control transports in Transport Management Systems. You will also understand to how Transport Management Systems is connected to companies’ other systems.

Content

The course covers following main themes:
- Principles of Transport Management Systems
- Logistics Network
- Transport Management
- Transport Management and Logistics Systems

Learning materials and recommended literature

The lecture material related to the course can be found in the course workspace. The course also uses other material related to the topics. This will be communicated in the course.

Teaching methods

Completion of the course includes contact lessons at campus, learning assignments and a more extensive project work.

Some of the learning assignments are done individually, some in small groups, some require independent work. The assignments are described in more detail in the course workspace.

The first assignment on this course is mandatory for all students and must be completed within 3 weeks from the beginning of the course. Students that have not completed this first assignment, will be removed from the course.

The implementation is in English.

Practical training and working life connections

Guest lectures on different topics of the course.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

There is no exam on this course.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

(1) The student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course.

(2) 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) 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) 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) 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

Global supply chain

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 18.12.2024

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
  • English
Seats

0 - 35

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

Objectives

Purpose
Transport Management is one of the key business processes of supply chain. By Transport Management Systems you can manage transports, improve service and reduce cost whilst reducing environmental impact. By measuring, analyzing, and continuously improving transport management you can affect goods availability for customers and customer satisfaction. By managing and controlling transports, you can proactively react for better customer need fulfillment.

During the course you will learn basics of Transport Management and meaning of basic concepts of Transport Management Systems. Course will also help to understand basics of logistics network and monitoring of results. After the course you will have a perspective to transport management tasks.

Competencies
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow:
- Business skills, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome
After completing this course, you will know the principles of Transport Management Systems. You will be able to apply how to plan and execute transports in global logistics network. You will understand how to control transports in Transport Management Systems. You will also understand to how Transport Management Systems is connected to companies’ other systems.

Content

The course covers following main themes:
- Principles of Transport Management Systems
- Logistics Network
- Transport Management
- Transport Management and Logistics Systems

Time and location

online course

Teaching methods

- Online course, no lectures
- Self-access learning
- Distance learning, specifically studies in learning management system (Moodle)
- Assignments and project work

Practical training and working life connections

Working life connections appear in assignments

Exam dates and retake possibilities

There is no exam on this course.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures for crediting are described in the degree rule and the study guide, if student has already acquired transport management systems knowledge.

The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours.

Further information for students

During the academic year 2024-25, the Transport Management Systems course will only be offered as a virtual online course in autumn 2024 and as a contact lessons in spring 2025.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

(1) The student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course.

(2) 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) 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) 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) 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

Global supply chain

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
  • English
Seats

0 - 35

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

Objectives

Purpose
Transport Management is one of the key business processes of supply chain. By Transport Management Systems you can manage transports, improve service and reduce cost whilst reducing environmental impact. By measuring, analyzing, and continuously improving transport management you can affect goods availability for customers and customer satisfaction. By managing and controlling transports, you can proactively react for better customer need fulfillment.

During the course you will learn basics of Transport Management and meaning of basic concepts of Transport Management Systems. Course will also help to understand basics of logistics network and monitoring of results. After the course you will have a perspective to transport management tasks.

Competencies
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow:
- Business skills, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome
After completing this course, you will know the principles of Transport Management Systems. You will be able to apply how to plan and execute transports in global logistics network. You will understand how to control transports in Transport Management Systems. You will also understand to how Transport Management Systems is connected to companies’ other systems.

Content

The course covers following main themes:
- Principles of Transport Management Systems
- Logistics Network
- Transport Management
- Transport Management and Logistics Systems

Time and location

Online

Teaching methods

- Online course, no lectures
- Self-access learning
- Distance learning, specifically studies in learning management system (Moodle)
- Assignments and project work

Practical training and working life connections

Working life connections appear in assignments

Exam dates and retake possibilities

There is no exam on this course.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures for crediting are described in the degree rule and the study guide, if student has already acquired transport management systems knowledge.

The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

(1) The student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course.

(2) 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) 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) 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) 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

Global supply chain

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Face-to-face, 40 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

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

Objectives

Purpose
Transport Management is one of the key business processes of supply chain. By Transport Management Systems you can manage transports, improve service and reduce cost whilst reducing environmental impact. By measuring, analyzing, and continuously improving transport management you can affect goods availability for customers and customer satisfaction. By managing and controlling transports, you can proactively react for better customer need fulfillment.

During the course you will learn basics of Transport Management and meaning of basic concepts of Transport Management Systems. Course will also help to understand basics of logistics network and monitoring of results. After the course you will have a perspective to transport management tasks.

Competencies
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow:
- Business skills, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome
After completing this course, you will know the principles of Transport Management Systems. You will be able to apply how to plan and execute transports in global logistics network. You will understand how to control transports in Transport Management Systems. You will also understand to how Transport Management Systems is connected to companies’ other systems.

Content

The course covers following main themes:
- Principles of Transport Management Systems
- Logistics Network
- Transport Management
- Transport Management and Logistics Systems

Time and location

The main campus / Rajakatu 35

Teaching methods

- Lectures (suomeksi, in Finnish)
- Self-access learning
- Distance learning, specifically studies in learning management system (Moodle)
- Assignments and project work

Practical training and working life connections

Working life connections appear in assignments and guest lecturer(s)

Exam dates and retake possibilities

There is no exam on this course.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures for crediting are described in the degree rule and the study guide, if student has already acquired transport management systems knowledge.

The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

(1) The student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course.

(2) 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) 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) 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) 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

Global supply chain

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 14.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Face-to-face, 40 % Online learning

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
  • Mikko Somerla
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

Purpose
Transport Management is one of the key business processes of supply chain. By Transport Management Systems you can manage transports, improve service and reduce cost whilst reducing environmental impact. By measuring, analyzing, and continuously improving transport management you can affect goods availability for customers and customer satisfaction. By managing and controlling transports, you can proactively react for better customer need fulfillment.

During the course you will learn basics of Transport Management and meaning of basic concepts of Transport Management Systems. Course will also help to understand basics of logistics network and monitoring of results. After the course you will have a perspective to transport management tasks.

Competencies
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow:
- Business skills, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome
After completing this course, you will know the principles of Transport Management Systems. You will be able to apply how to plan and execute transports in global logistics network. You will understand how to control transports in Transport Management Systems. You will also understand to how Transport Management Systems is connected to companies’ other systems.

Content

The course covers following main themes:
- Principles of Transport Management Systems
- Logistics Network
- Transport Management
- Transport Management and Logistics Systems

Time and location

The main campus / Rajakatu 35

Teaching methods

- Lectures, face-to-face (in English)
- Self-access learning
- Distance learning, specifically studies in learning management system (Moodle)
- Assignments and project work (in English)

Practical training and working life connections

Working life connections appear in assignments and guest lecturer(s)

Exam dates and retake possibilities

There is no exam on this course.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures for crediting are described in the degree rule and the study guide, if student has already acquired transport management systems knowledge.

The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

(1) The student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course.

(2) 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) 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) 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) 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

Global supply chain

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
  • English
Seats

0 - 15

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

Objectives

Purpose
Transport Management is one of the key business processes of supply chain. By Transport Management Systems you can manage transports, improve service and reduce cost whilst reducing environmental impact. By measuring, analyzing, and continuously improving transport management you can affect goods availability for customers and customer satisfaction. By managing and controlling transports, you can proactively react for better customer need fulfillment.

During the course you will learn basics of Transport Management and meaning of basic concepts of Transport Management Systems. Course will also help to understand basics of logistics network and monitoring of results. After the course you will have a perspective to transport management tasks.

Competencies
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow:
- Business skills, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome
After completing this course, you will know the principles of Transport Management Systems. You will be able to apply how to plan and execute transports in global logistics network. You will understand how to control transports in Transport Management Systems. You will also understand to how Transport Management Systems is connected to companies’ other systems.

Content

The course covers following main themes:
- Principles of Transport Management Systems
- Logistics Network
- Transport Management
- Transport Management and Logistics Systems

Time and location

Online

Teaching methods

- Online course, no lectures
- Self-access learning
- Distance learning, specifically studies in learning management system (Moodle)
- Assignments and project work

Practical training and working life connections

Working life connections appear in assignments

Exam dates and retake possibilities

There is no exam on this course.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures for crediting are described in the degree rule and the study guide, if student has already acquired transport management systems knowledge.

The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

(1) The student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course.

(2) 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) 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) 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) 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

Global supply chain

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
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Sari Karppala
Teacher in charge

Sari Karppala

Groups
  • TLS20S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics

Objectives

Purpose
Transport Management is one of the key business processes of supply chain. By Transport Management Systems you can manage transports, improve service and reduce cost whilst reducing environmental impact. By measuring, analyzing, and continuously improving transport management you can affect goods availability for customers and customer satisfaction. By managing and controlling transports, you can proactively react for better customer need fulfillment.

During the course you will learn basics of Transport Management and meaning of basic concepts of Transport Management Systems. Course will also help to understand basics of logistics network and monitoring of results. After the course you will have a perspective to transport management tasks.

Competencies
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow:
- Business skills, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome
After completing this course, you will know the principles of Transport Management Systems. You will be able to apply how to plan and execute transports in global logistics network. You will understand how to control transports in Transport Management Systems. You will also understand to how Transport Management Systems is connected to companies’ other systems.

Content

The course covers following main themes:
- Principles of Transport Management Systems
- Logistics Network
- Transport Management
- Transport Management and Logistics Systems

Teaching methods

This course is offered as daytime studies. It contains face-to-face lectures, self-studying (materials and learning tasks), group works and practical projects.

The detailed execution and allocation to groups is done at the beginning of the course.

Practical training and working life connections

Guest lecturer(s) from external companies.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

There is no exam on this course.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

(1) The student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course.

(2) 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) 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) 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) 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

Global supply chain

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
  • English
Seats

0 - 5

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Sari Karppala
Teacher in charge

Sari Karppala

Groups
  • LOGRAKVERKKO
    Logistiikan ja rakentamisen verkko-opetus

Objectives

Purpose
Transport Management is one of the key business processes of supply chain. By Transport Management Systems you can manage transports, improve service and reduce cost whilst reducing environmental impact. By measuring, analyzing, and continuously improving transport management you can affect goods availability for customers and customer satisfaction. By managing and controlling transports, you can proactively react for better customer need fulfillment.

During the course you will learn basics of Transport Management and meaning of basic concepts of Transport Management Systems. Course will also help to understand basics of logistics network and monitoring of results. After the course you will have a perspective to transport management tasks.

Competencies
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow:
- Business skills, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome
After completing this course, you will know the principles of Transport Management Systems. You will be able to apply how to plan and execute transports in global logistics network. You will understand how to control transports in Transport Management Systems. You will also understand to how Transport Management Systems is connected to companies’ other systems.

Content

The course covers following main themes:
- Principles of Transport Management Systems
- Logistics Network
- Transport Management
- Transport Management and Logistics Systems

Teaching methods

This is a virtual course completely online with recorded lectures and guest lectures. It is based on distance learning and learning tasks either individually or in groups.

Evaluation is based on the total number of points from the exercises, this forms the grade 1-5.

Practical training and working life connections

Guest lecturer(s) from external companies.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

There is no exam on this course.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

(1) The student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course.

(2) 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) 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) 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) 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

Global supply chain

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
Seats

0 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Sari Karppala
Teacher in charge

Sari Karppala

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

Purpose
Transport Management is one of the key business processes of supply chain. By Transport Management Systems you can manage transports, improve service and reduce cost whilst reducing environmental impact. By measuring, analyzing, and continuously improving transport management you can affect goods availability for customers and customer satisfaction. By managing and controlling transports, you can proactively react for better customer need fulfillment.

During the course you will learn basics of Transport Management and meaning of basic concepts of Transport Management Systems. Course will also help to understand basics of logistics network and monitoring of results. After the course you will have a perspective to transport management tasks.

Competencies
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow:
- Business skills, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome
After completing this course, you will know the principles of Transport Management Systems. You will be able to apply how to plan and execute transports in global logistics network. You will understand how to control transports in Transport Management Systems. You will also understand to how Transport Management Systems is connected to companies’ other systems.

Content

The course covers following main themes:
- Principles of Transport Management Systems
- Logistics Network
- Transport Management
- Transport Management and Logistics Systems

Teaching methods

This course is offered as daytime studies. It contains face-to-face lectures, self-studying (materials and learning tasks), group works and practical projects.

The detailed execution and allocation to groups is done at the beginning of the course.

Practical training and working life connections

Guest lecturer(s) from external companies.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

There is no exam on this course.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

(1) The student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course.

(2) 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) 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) 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) 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

Global supply chain

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
  • English
Seats

0 - 5

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Sari Karppala
Teacher in charge

Sari Karppala

Groups
  • LOGRAKVERKKO
    Logistiikan ja rakentamisen verkko-opetus

Objectives

Purpose
Transport Management is one of the key business processes of supply chain. By Transport Management Systems you can manage transports, improve service and reduce cost whilst reducing environmental impact. By measuring, analyzing, and continuously improving transport management you can affect goods availability for customers and customer satisfaction. By managing and controlling transports, you can proactively react for better customer need fulfillment.

During the course you will learn basics of Transport Management and meaning of basic concepts of Transport Management Systems. Course will also help to understand basics of logistics network and monitoring of results. After the course you will have a perspective to transport management tasks.

Competencies
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow:
- Business skills, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome
After completing this course, you will know the principles of Transport Management Systems. You will be able to apply how to plan and execute transports in global logistics network. You will understand how to control transports in Transport Management Systems. You will also understand to how Transport Management Systems is connected to companies’ other systems.

Content

The course covers following main themes:
- Principles of Transport Management Systems
- Logistics Network
- Transport Management
- Transport Management and Logistics Systems

Teaching methods

This is a virtual course completely online with recorded lectures and guest lectures. It is based on distance learning and learning tasks either individually or in groups.

Evaluation is based on the total number of points from the exercises, this forms the grade 1-5.

Practical training and working life connections

Guest lecturer(s) from external companies

Exam dates and retake possibilities

There is no exam on this course.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

(1) The student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course.

(2) 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) 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) 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) 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

Global supply chain

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
  • English
Seats

0 - 10

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Mikko Somerla
Teacher in charge

Mikko Somerla

Groups
  • LOGAKTIIVI
    Logistiikan aktiivitoteutukset

Objectives

Purpose
Transport Management is one of the key business processes of supply chain. By Transport Management Systems you can manage transports, improve service and reduce cost whilst reducing environmental impact. By measuring, analyzing, and continuously improving transport management you can affect goods availability for customers and customer satisfaction. By managing and controlling transports, you can proactively react for better customer need fulfillment.

During the course you will learn basics of Transport Management and meaning of basic concepts of Transport Management Systems. Course will also help to understand basics of logistics network and monitoring of results. After the course you will have a perspective to transport management tasks.

Competencies
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow:
- Business skills, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome
After completing this course, you will know the principles of Transport Management Systems. You will be able to apply how to plan and execute transports in global logistics network. You will understand how to control transports in Transport Management Systems. You will also understand to how Transport Management Systems is connected to companies’ other systems.

Content

The course covers following main themes:
- Principles of Transport Management Systems
- Logistics Network
- Transport Management
- Transport Management and Logistics Systems

Time and location

Virtual

Learning materials and recommended literature

Lauterbach, Sauer, Gottlieb, Surie, Benz, Transportation Management with SAP, 3rd edition, 2019

Handouts and video material by lecturer.

Teaching methods

- Self-access learning
- Distance learning, specifically studies in learning management system (Moodle)
- Assignments

Practical training and working life connections

Working life connections appear in assignments.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening information.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures for crediting are described in the degree rule and the study guide, if student has already acquired supply chain knowledge earlier.

The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

Further information for students

Open UAS: No limits
Campusonline: No limits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

(1) The student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course.

(2) 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) 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) 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) 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

Global supply chain

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 - 5

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Mikko Somerla
Teacher in charge

Mikko Somerla

Groups
  • LOGAKTIIVI
    Logistiikan aktiivitoteutukset

Objectives

Purpose
Transport Management is one of the key business processes of supply chain. By Transport Management Systems you can manage transports, improve service and reduce cost whilst reducing environmental impact. By measuring, analyzing, and continuously improving transport management you can affect goods availability for customers and customer satisfaction. By managing and controlling transports, you can proactively react for better customer need fulfillment.

During the course you will learn basics of Transport Management and meaning of basic concepts of Transport Management Systems. Course will also help to understand basics of logistics network and monitoring of results. After the course you will have a perspective to transport management tasks.

Competencies
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow:
- Business skills, engineering practice, communication and team working.

Learning outcome
After completing this course, you will know the principles of Transport Management Systems. You will be able to apply how to plan and execute transports in global logistics network. You will understand how to control transports in Transport Management Systems. You will also understand to how Transport Management Systems is connected to companies’ other systems.

Content

The course covers following main themes:
- Principles of Transport Management Systems
- Logistics Network
- Transport Management
- Transport Management and Logistics Systems

Time and location

Virtual

Learning materials and recommended literature

Lauterbach, Sauer, Gottlieb, Surie, Benz, Transportation Management with SAP, 3rd edition, 2019

Slides, articles and video material that highlights essential information regarding Transport Management Systems. They are given in the learning management system.

Teaching methods

- Self-access learning
- Distance learning, specifically studies in learning management system (Moodle)
- Assignments

Practical training and working life connections

Working life connections appear in assignments.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening information.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures for crediting are described in the degree rule and the study guide, if student has already acquired supply chain knowledge earlier.

The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

Further information for students

Open UAS: No limits
Campusonline: No limits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

(1) The student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course.

(2) 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) 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) 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) 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

Global supply chain