• Intralogistics Management (TLSS1500-3006),
         09.01.2023 – 19.05.2023,  5 cr  (TLP23VK, ...) — Face-to-face +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Intralogistics management plays an important role in the quest for fast and high-quality service in supply chains. The requirements of leadership and managerial skills are emphasized in intralogistics managers’ daily work, as the field of operation is very wide and requires knowledge of eg. personnel management, occupational safety, operational and process development and cost management. In this course you will learn different areas of intralogistics management, their meanings, impacts and development opportunities.

    In this course you will learn
    - basics of people leading skills,
    - ways to improve intralogistics and processes,
    - measuring performance and use of key performance indicators as a management tool,
    - intralogistics costs calculation,
    - work safety management and
    - intralogistics outsourcing


    By completing this course, you will understand the needs and requirements of intralogistics management. You will get skills and competencies to develop as a manager, and knowledge how to use key performance indicators as part of process and operational development. In addition, completing the course will give you the skills to make cost estimates related to intralogistics and examine the productivity of investments and processes.

    Competences: intralogistics, engineering practice, communication and team working.

    Learning outcome: You will understand the key concepts and theories of intralogistics management.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Knowledge of intralogistics practices, processes and technologies.
    Course contents
    The course covers the following main themes from the perspective of intralogistics management:
    - Leading people,
    - development of operations and processes,
    - occupational safety management,
    - costs, investments and outsourcing
    - measurement and use of key performance indicators.
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    1 Sufficient: Student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course and understands their importance for the management of intralogistics.

    2 Satisfactory: 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 Good: 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 Very good: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 Excellent: 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
    English
    Finnish
    Location and time

    JAMK Kampus (Rajakatu 35, Jyväskylä).

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    This course includes lectures and learning assignments. Some of the assignment are done as independent work, some during contact teaching. The assignments are described in the course workspace. All assignments are either independent or group work (as described in course workspace) and due dates are confirmed as the course progresses.

    Some lectures may be held online, but most of the lessons are in Rajakatu campus (Rajakatu 35, Jyväskylä).

    Lecturer(s)

    Ville Pahlsten

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Richards, Gwynne. Warehouse management : a complete guide to improving efficiency and minimizing costs in the modern warehouse. 2018 or 2021 published book or e-book.

    Lecture materials related to the course can be found in the course workspace. Relevant open-source online material can also be used.

    Lecturer(s)

    Ville Pahlsten

    Working life cooperation

    Company visits are included to course if possible. Trade fairs, seminars, webinars, etc. that take place during the course can be included in the course. This will be discussed in more detail during the course

    Campus

    Main Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Exam schedule will be told in beginning of the course.

    Timing

    09.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

    Learning assignments and student workload

    Lectures and other contact studies approximately 40 lessons.
    Independent studying approximately 95 hours.

    Enrollment

    01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

    Groups
    • TLP23VK
    • TLP20S1
    • TLP22VS
    Seats

    0 - 30

    Degree Programme

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

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Technology