Project LogisticsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Purpose of the course
Industrial investment, expansion of production and relocation of new facilities are just few example where you need project logistics expertise. Project is a wide network of players combined with dynamic operating environment with a tight schedule. Project logistics course combines the project planning phase, material flow management, utilization of specialized transportation, lifting services and other project-supporting performance areas into one efficient entity. In this course you will learn the basics of project management and carry out your own specific project where you already utilize your previous logistical skills and learn the basics of project management.

Competences:
This course develops and assesses the following know-how: transportation skills, engineering practice, multidisciplinary competences, communication and team working

Learning outcomes:
You will learn the basics of project planning, understand requirements what successful project demands for logistics and understand the importance of specialty transportation, lifting services, and other project-supporting transportation as part of the whole project. You will learn and understand the importance of communication and information accuracy as part of a successful project.

Content

During the course you will study the following topics:
- Project Management Basics
- Project material flows and transportation
- Special transportation as part of project logistics
- Lifting services as part of project logistics
- Project management

Qualifications

Logistics basis
Transportation modes

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate1:
The student achieves all the subjects described in the course objectives.

Satisfactory 2:
The student achieves all the topics described in the course objectives and is able to identify technical solutions that influence the project material flow and transportation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3:
The student achieves all the topics described in the course objectives and understands the basic business and financial impacts of project logistics.

Very good 4:
The student achieves all the subjects described in the course objectives and is able to use well-established methods of analysis in decision-making. Students will be aware of financial, organizational and management aspects (such as project management, risk and change management) in industrial and business context.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5:
The student achieves the above assessment criteria and is able to analytically self asses the development of his / her own competence during the course.