Transport Management Systems (TLKK3500)

Transport Management Systems, 5 cr - TLKK3500

Transport Management Systems (TLKK3500-3008), 08.01.2024 – 30.04.2024,
5 cr (TLS21S1) — Face-to-face, Online learning + -
Language of instruction

Finnish

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Lecturer(s)

Mikko Somerla

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

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

Working life cooperation

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

Campus

Main Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

There is no exam on this course.

Learning assignments and 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.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024
Groups
- TLS21S1
Alternative learning 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.

Seats

0 - 50

Degree Programme

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face, Online learning

Share of R&D studies

0.00 cr

Share of virtual studies

2.00 cr

Unit

School of Technology
Transport Management Systems (TLKK3500-3009), 08.01.2024 – 30.04.2024,
5 cr (TLP21S1, ...) — Face-to-face, Online learning + -
Language of instruction

English

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Lecturer(s)

Mikko Somerla

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

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

Working life cooperation

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

Campus

Main Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

There is no exam on this course.

Learning assignments and 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.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024
Groups
- TLP21S1
- TLP23VS
- TLP24VK
Alternative learning 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.

Seats

0 - 20

Degree Programme

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face, Online learning

Share of R&D studies

0.00 cr

Share of virtual studies

2.00 cr

Unit

School of Technology
Transport Management Systems (TLKK3500-3010), 28.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,
5 cr (UTIVERKKO) — Online learning + -
Language of instruction

English

Timing

28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

Lecturer(s)

Mikko Somerla

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

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

Working life cooperation

Working life connections appear in assignments

Campus

Main Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

There is no exam on this course.

Learning assignments and 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.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023
Groups
- UTIVERKKO
Alternative learning 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.

Seats

0 - 15

Degree Programme

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Share of R&D studies

0.00 cr

Share of virtual studies

5.00 cr

Unit

School of Technology
Transport Management Systems (TLKK3500-3011), 08.01.2024 – 19.05.2024,
5 cr (UTIVERKKO) — Online learning + -
Language of instruction

English

Timing

08.01.2024 - 19.05.2024

Lecturer(s)

Mikko Somerla

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

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

Working life cooperation

Working life connections appear in assignments

Campus

Main Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

There is no exam on this course.

Learning assignments and 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.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024
Groups
- UTIVERKKO
Alternative learning 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.

Seats

0 - 25

Degree Programme

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Share of R&D studies

0.00 cr

Share of virtual studies

5.00 cr

Unit

School of Technology
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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.

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

Global supply chain

(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.

(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.

(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.

Transport Management Systems, 5 cr - TLKK3500

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