Introduction to Logistics HYITLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Purpose
When you order something at online shop, which kind of actions it causes? Does it ecologically matter whether you choose same day or next day delivery? Why aren't there products in the shops sometimes? For these questions and many others will be answered on the World of Logistics course.

Competences
Transportations, intralogistics, purchasing, circular economy, business, knowledge and understanding, communication and team working

Learning outcome
By completing this course, you will know what logistics is and how it is linked to different kind of companies and organizations. You will also understand trends of logistics and understand its impact to the future of logistics. You will also understand circular economy as the part of the logistics. You will also know different parts of logistics.
how to do calculations and analysis of the planning. You will also know how to do layout planning and choose reasonable technologies and estimate

Content

1. What is logistics
2. Trends of logistics
3. Circular economy in logistics
4. Parts of logistics A
5. Parts of logistics B

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1: Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes.
2: Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to can utilize this knowledge.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3: Student understands all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to apply the skills one has learned.
4: Student has attained an excellent level in almost all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to apply the skills one has learned.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5: The student has attained an excellent level in all subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to apply the skills one has learned.