• Intralogistics (TLLY5500-3013),
         09.01.2023 – 19.05.2023,  5 cr  (TLS22S1, ...) — Face-to-face +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    When physical goods are purchased, stored or sold the performance of intralogistics always has a significant impact on the success of the stakeholders in supply chain. The principles of smart warehousing and well-working intralogistics apply to web shops, manufacturing industry, retail sector and companies providing logistics services. Suitable intralogistics processes and technologies are a competitive advantage as well in domestic markets as in global supply chains. In this course, you will get familiar with warehousing and intralogistics practices, processes and technologies that make it possible for supply chains to offer fast and high quality services.

    In this course you will learn
    - Meaning of intralogistics and warehousing for businesses,
    - Suitability of different warehousing solutions,
    - Integration of the intralogistics process with other company processes
    - Principles about utilization of warehouse technology and automation

    After completing this course, you will understand the basics of effective intralogistics, are able to evaluate the differences between different warehouse technologies, and know the steps and implications of an intralogistics process for other operations in supply chain.

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

    Learning outcome: You will understand the key concepts and theories of intralogistics.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Basic knowledge of logistics practices, processes and technologies. Participant should also have good skills and motivation for independent information search and problem solving. For completing the course, the ability to apply the learned knowledge is required.
    Course contents
    The course covers the following main themes:
    - Inventories and warehousing principles,
    - Intralogistics process,
    - Warehousing technology,
    - Forklifts and conveyors,
    - Automation and robotics in Intralogistics
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    1 Sufficient:
    The 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 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

    Location and time

    JAMK Campus
    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 in Zoom.

    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
    • TLS22S1
    • ZJATLS22S1
    Small groups
    • TLS22SA (: 35. : 0.)
    • TLS22SB (: 35. : 0.)
    Seats

    0 - 60

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Technology