• Transport Management Systems (TLKK3500-3002),
         01.10.2021 – 31.05.2022,  5 cr  (LOGAKTIIVI) — Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Global supply chain
    Course contents
    The course covers following main themes:
    - Principles of Transport Management Systems
    - Logistics Network
    - Transport Management
    - Transport Management and Logistics Systems
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 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.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 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.
    Assessment criteria - grade 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.

    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Location and time

    Virtual

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

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

    Lecturer(s)

    Mikko Somerla

    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.

    Lecturer(s)

    Mikko Somerla

    Working life cooperation

    Working life connections appear in assignments.

    Campus

    Main Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

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

    Timing

    01.10.2021 - 31.05.2022

    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. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

    Enrollment

    01.10.2021 - 28.02.2022

    Groups
    • LOGAKTIIVI
    Alternative learning 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.

    Seats

    0 - 5

    Assessment methods

    Open UAS: No limits
    Campusonline: No limits

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering

    Mode of delivery

    Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    5 cr

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Technology