The object of the course
Utilization of automation plays an important role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of internal logistics. The automation market is expected to triple in logistics field between 2020 and 2027. After this course you will understand the importance, potential and applications of automation in internal logistics. You will also be able to design an automation system and analyze the benefits and weaknesses of the used technologies. In addition, you will be able to compare the technologies you are using with simulation.

Course competences
This course develops and assesses the following competences: Internal logistics, Knowledge and understanding (EA-KW), Engineering practice (EA-EC) and communication and team work.

The learning objectives of the course
You understand the applications of the technologies used to automate internal logistics and can choose the most appropriate technologies for your application. You will be able to compare solutions using simulation and you will understand what kind of process automation is suitable for. You will be able to work as a member of a group, participate in making learning assignments and reporting, and independently search for material.

- Logistiikan simulointi
- Intralogistics (not translated)

In this course you'll study
- Technologies used in automizing internal logistics
- Automatic storage and retrieval systems
- Simulation of automation systems

1. The student understands the importance of automation in internal logistics and its applications. The student can make simple simulations of automation systems and is able to choose the best solution to the problem. The student can design an automation system on a general level. The student is working as part of a group and is capable of independent information retrieval.

2. The student understands the importance of automation in internal logistics and its applications. The student can make simple simulations of automation systems and is able to compare technologies through simulation and calculus. The student can design an automation system on a general level based on given starting values. The student is involved in the group's daily activities and is capable of independent information retrieval.

3. The student understands the importance of automation in internal logistics and its applications. The student can make reliable simulations of automation systems and comparisons between technologies. Based on given starting values the student can create solutions and compare them. The student can design an automation system. The student is actively involved in the activities of the group and can conduct versatile information searches.

4. The student understands the importance of automation in internal logistics and its applications. The student can make versatile simulations of automation systems and comparisons between technologies. The student can analyze given starting values and alternative solution models and is able to make a versatile design of the automation system. The student actively participates in group activities and can carry out versatile information searches.

5. The student understands the importance of automation in internal logistics and its applications. The student can make extensive simulations and comparisons between technologies and automation systems. The student can analyze given starting values and alternative solutions and is able to make a detailed plan of the automation system. The student actively participates in group activities and can carry out extensive information searches.