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Intelligent TransportationLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: TLKK2500

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish
  • English

Responsible person

  • Juha Pesonen

Objective

The object of the course
More than a third of the supply chain costs are created by the last-mile delivery. Transport companies require excellent management to be able to reduce costs, deliver products on time and respond to rapid changes. After this course you will know how transport companies optimize fleet utilization and how to improve product distribution while acknowledging the environmental issues of logistics.

Course competences
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow: Transport Competence, Engineering practice (EA-EC), communication and teamwork.

The learning objectives of the course
The student can optimize routes and usage of transportation vehicles and can use the results of optimization in designing a transportation system. The student knows the methods of solving the last mile problem and understands their importance for the operation of a transport company. In addition, the student understands the environmental impact of the last-mile problem. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Content

In this course you will study the following topics:
- Ecommerce distribution systems
- Route planning of a transportation system
- Using of a optimization software in transport planning

Qualifications

- Global supply chain

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows the methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student is aware of the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

2. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3. The student is able to utilize optimization in designing a transportation system in a versatile manner. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands their potential for Transport Companies. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

4. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands the potential of their utilization for different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transportation and storage options on last mile transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how they can be used to improve the efficiency of transportation in different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transport and storage options on last mile transport and is able to make a sound comparison. The student is active in the group and is able to produce an extensive logically progressive report.

Enrollment

18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 30.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2.5 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Face-to-face, 50 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Juha Pesonen
  • Kimmo Lehtonen
Groups
  • TLS22S1
    Logistiikka - tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • UTIVERKKO
    Institute of New Industry, online learning (mechanical, logistics and civil engineering)

Objectives

The object of the course
More than a third of the supply chain costs are created by the last-mile delivery. Transport companies require excellent management to be able to reduce costs, deliver products on time and respond to rapid changes. After this course you will know how transport companies optimize fleet utilization and how to improve product distribution while acknowledging the environmental issues of logistics.

Course competences
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow: Transport Competence, Engineering practice (EA-EC), communication and teamwork.

The learning objectives of the course
The student can optimize routes and usage of transportation vehicles and can use the results of optimization in designing a transportation system. The student knows the methods of solving the last mile problem and understands their importance for the operation of a transport company. In addition, the student understands the environmental impact of the last-mile problem. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Content

In this course you will study the following topics:
- Ecommerce distribution systems
- Route planning of a transportation system
- Using of a optimization software in transport planning

Learning materials and recommended literature

Described in learning environment.

Teaching methods

Course contains learning tasks, lectures, lab exercises, group assignments and group learning tasks. Part-time students complete the course entirely as online studies.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Assessment is based on learning assignments. This course doesn't have an exam.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

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.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK: no limits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows the methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student is aware of the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

2. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3. The student is able to utilize optimization in designing a transportation system in a versatile manner. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands their potential for Transport Companies. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

4. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands the potential of their utilization for different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transportation and storage options on last mile transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how they can be used to improve the efficiency of transportation in different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transport and storage options on last mile transport and is able to make a sound comparison. The student is active in the group and is able to produce an extensive logically progressive report.

Prerequisites

- Global supply chain

Enrollment

18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 30.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 36

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Juha Pesonen
  • Kimmo Lehtonen
Groups
  • TLP22S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
  • TLP25VK
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • TLP24VS
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies

Objectives

The object of the course
More than a third of the supply chain costs are created by the last-mile delivery. Transport companies require excellent management to be able to reduce costs, deliver products on time and respond to rapid changes. After this course you will know how transport companies optimize fleet utilization and how to improve product distribution while acknowledging the environmental issues of logistics.

Course competences
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow: Transport Competence, Engineering practice (EA-EC), communication and teamwork.

The learning objectives of the course
The student can optimize routes and usage of transportation vehicles and can use the results of optimization in designing a transportation system. The student knows the methods of solving the last mile problem and understands their importance for the operation of a transport company. In addition, the student understands the environmental impact of the last-mile problem. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Content

In this course you will study the following topics:
- Ecommerce distribution systems
- Route planning of a transportation system
- Using of a optimization software in transport planning

Learning materials and recommended literature

Described in learning environment.

Teaching methods

Course contains lectures (30 h), lab exercises, group assignments and group learning tasks.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Assessment is based on learning assignments. This course doesn't have an exam.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

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.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK: no limits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows the methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student is aware of the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

2. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3. The student is able to utilize optimization in designing a transportation system in a versatile manner. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands their potential for Transport Companies. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

4. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands the potential of their utilization for different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transportation and storage options on last mile transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how they can be used to improve the efficiency of transportation in different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transport and storage options on last mile transport and is able to make a sound comparison. The student is active in the group and is able to produce an extensive logically progressive report.

Prerequisites

- Global supply chain

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 19.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 15

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Juha Pesonen
  • Kimmo Lehtonen
Groups
  • UTIVERKKO
    Institute of New Industry, online learning (mechanical, logistics and civil engineering)

Objectives

The object of the course
More than a third of the supply chain costs are created by the last-mile delivery. Transport companies require excellent management to be able to reduce costs, deliver products on time and respond to rapid changes. After this course you will know how transport companies optimize fleet utilization and how to improve product distribution while acknowledging the environmental issues of logistics.

Course competences
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow: Transport Competence, Engineering practice (EA-EC), communication and teamwork.

The learning objectives of the course
The student can optimize routes and usage of transportation vehicles and can use the results of optimization in designing a transportation system. The student knows the methods of solving the last mile problem and understands their importance for the operation of a transport company. In addition, the student understands the environmental impact of the last-mile problem. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Content

In this course you will study the following topics:
- Ecommerce distribution systems
- Route planning of a transportation system
- Using of a optimization software in transport planning

Learning materials and recommended literature

Described in learning environment

Teaching methods

The course contains learning tasks, group assignments and group learning tasks. The course doesn't include contact classes or webinars.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Assessment is based on learning assignments. This course doesn't have an exam.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

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.

Content scheduling

The course is completed online

Further information for students

Avoin AMK: No limits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows the methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student is aware of the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

2. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3. The student is able to utilize optimization in designing a transportation system in a versatile manner. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands their potential for Transport Companies. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

4. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands the potential of their utilization for different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transportation and storage options on last mile transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how they can be used to improve the efficiency of transportation in different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transport and storage options on last mile transport and is able to make a sound comparison. The student is active in the group and is able to produce an extensive logically progressive report.

Prerequisites

- Global supply chain

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Juha Pesonen
  • Kimmo Lehtonen
Groups
  • TLS21S1
    Logistiikan tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)

Objectives

The object of the course
More than a third of the supply chain costs are created by the last-mile delivery. Transport companies require excellent management to be able to reduce costs, deliver products on time and respond to rapid changes. After this course you will know how transport companies optimize fleet utilization and how to improve product distribution while acknowledging the environmental issues of logistics.

Course competences
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow: Transport Competence, Engineering practice (EA-EC), communication and teamwork.

The learning objectives of the course
The student can optimize routes and usage of transportation vehicles and can use the results of optimization in designing a transportation system. The student knows the methods of solving the last mile problem and understands their importance for the operation of a transport company. In addition, the student understands the environmental impact of the last-mile problem. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Content

In this course you will study the following topics:
- Ecommerce distribution systems
- Route planning of a transportation system
- Using of a optimization software in transport planning

Learning materials and recommended literature

Described in learning environment.

Teaching methods

Course contains learning tasks, lectures, lab exercises, group assignments and group learning tasks.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Assessment is based on learning assignments. This course doesn't have an exam.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

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.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK: no limits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows the methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student is aware of the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

2. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3. The student is able to utilize optimization in designing a transportation system in a versatile manner. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands their potential for Transport Companies. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

4. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands the potential of their utilization for different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transportation and storage options on last mile transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how they can be used to improve the efficiency of transportation in different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transport and storage options on last mile transport and is able to make a sound comparison. The student is active in the group and is able to produce an extensive logically progressive report.

Prerequisites

- Global supply chain

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 14.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Kimmo Lehtonen
  • Juha Pesonen
Groups
  • TLP21S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
  • TLP23VS
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • TLP24VK
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies

Objectives

The object of the course
More than a third of the supply chain costs are created by the last-mile delivery. Transport companies require excellent management to be able to reduce costs, deliver products on time and respond to rapid changes. After this course you will know how transport companies optimize fleet utilization and how to improve product distribution while acknowledging the environmental issues of logistics.

Course competences
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow: Transport Competence, Engineering practice (EA-EC), communication and teamwork.

The learning objectives of the course
The student can optimize routes and usage of transportation vehicles and can use the results of optimization in designing a transportation system. The student knows the methods of solving the last mile problem and understands their importance for the operation of a transport company. In addition, the student understands the environmental impact of the last-mile problem. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Content

In this course you will study the following topics:
- Ecommerce distribution systems
- Route planning of a transportation system
- Using of a optimization software in transport planning

Learning materials and recommended literature

Described in learning environment.

Teaching methods

Course contains lectures (30 h), lab exercises, group assignments and group learning tasks.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Assessment is based on learning assignments. This course doesn't have an exam.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

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.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK: no limits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows the methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student is aware of the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

2. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3. The student is able to utilize optimization in designing a transportation system in a versatile manner. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands their potential for Transport Companies. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

4. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands the potential of their utilization for different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transportation and storage options on last mile transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how they can be used to improve the efficiency of transportation in different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transport and storage options on last mile transport and is able to make a sound comparison. The student is active in the group and is able to produce an extensive logically progressive report.

Prerequisites

- Global supply chain

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 15

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Kimmo Lehtonen
  • Juha Pesonen
Groups
  • UTIVERKKO
    Institute of New Industry, online learning (mechanical, logistics and civil engineering)

Objectives

The object of the course
More than a third of the supply chain costs are created by the last-mile delivery. Transport companies require excellent management to be able to reduce costs, deliver products on time and respond to rapid changes. After this course you will know how transport companies optimize fleet utilization and how to improve product distribution while acknowledging the environmental issues of logistics.

Course competences
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow: Transport Competence, Engineering practice (EA-EC), communication and teamwork.

The learning objectives of the course
The student can optimize routes and usage of transportation vehicles and can use the results of optimization in designing a transportation system. The student knows the methods of solving the last mile problem and understands their importance for the operation of a transport company. In addition, the student understands the environmental impact of the last-mile problem. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Content

In this course you will study the following topics:
- Ecommerce distribution systems
- Route planning of a transportation system
- Using of a optimization software in transport planning

Learning materials and recommended literature

Described in learning environment

Teaching methods

The course contains learning tasks, group assignments and group learning tasks. The course doesn't include contact classes or webinars.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Assessment is based on learning assignments. This course doesn't have an exam.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

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.

Content scheduling

The course is completed online

Further information for students

Avoin AMK: No limits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows the methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student is aware of the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

2. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3. The student is able to utilize optimization in designing a transportation system in a versatile manner. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands their potential for Transport Companies. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

4. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands the potential of their utilization for different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transportation and storage options on last mile transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how they can be used to improve the efficiency of transportation in different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transport and storage options on last mile transport and is able to make a sound comparison. The student is active in the group and is able to produce an extensive logically progressive report.

Prerequisites

- Global supply chain

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Kimmo Lehtonen
  • Juha Pesonen
Teacher in charge

Kimmo Lehtonen

Groups
  • TLS20S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics

Objectives

The object of the course
More than a third of the supply chain costs are created by the last-mile delivery. Transport companies require excellent management to be able to reduce costs, deliver products on time and respond to rapid changes. After this course you will know how transport companies optimize fleet utilization and how to improve product distribution while acknowledging the environmental issues of logistics.

Course competences
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow: Transport Competence, Engineering practice (EA-EC), communication and teamwork.

The learning objectives of the course
The student can optimize routes and usage of transportation vehicles and can use the results of optimization in designing a transportation system. The student knows the methods of solving the last mile problem and understands their importance for the operation of a transport company. In addition, the student understands the environmental impact of the last-mile problem. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Content

In this course you will study the following topics:
- Ecommerce distribution systems
- Route planning of a transportation system
- Using of a optimization software in transport planning

Learning materials and recommended literature

Described in learning environment.

Teaching methods

Course contains learning tasks, lectures, lab exercises, group assignments and group learning tasks.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Assessment is based on learning assignments. This course doesn't have an exam.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

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.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK: no limits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows the methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student is aware of the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

2. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3. The student is able to utilize optimization in designing a transportation system in a versatile manner. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands their potential for Transport Companies. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

4. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands the potential of their utilization for different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transportation and storage options on last mile transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how they can be used to improve the efficiency of transportation in different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transport and storage options on last mile transport and is able to make a sound comparison. The student is active in the group and is able to produce an extensive logically progressive report.

Prerequisites

- Global supply chain

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 5

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Juha Pesonen
  • Kimmo Lehtonen
Teacher in charge

Juha Pesonen

Groups
  • LOGRAKVERKKO
    Logistiikan ja rakentamisen verkko-opetus

Objectives

The object of the course
More than a third of the supply chain costs are created by the last-mile delivery. Transport companies require excellent management to be able to reduce costs, deliver products on time and respond to rapid changes. After this course you will know how transport companies optimize fleet utilization and how to improve product distribution while acknowledging the environmental issues of logistics.

Course competences
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow: Transport Competence, Engineering practice (EA-EC), communication and teamwork.

The learning objectives of the course
The student can optimize routes and usage of transportation vehicles and can use the results of optimization in designing a transportation system. The student knows the methods of solving the last mile problem and understands their importance for the operation of a transport company. In addition, the student understands the environmental impact of the last-mile problem. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Content

In this course you will study the following topics:
- Ecommerce distribution systems
- Route planning of a transportation system
- Using of a optimization software in transport planning

Learning materials and recommended literature

Described in learning environment

Teaching methods

The course contains learning tasks, group assignments and group learning tasks. The course doesn't include contact classes or webinars.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Assessment is based on learning assignments. This course doesn't have an exam.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

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.

Content scheduling

The course is completed online

Further information for students

Avoin AMK: No limits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows the methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student is aware of the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

2. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3. The student is able to utilize optimization in designing a transportation system in a versatile manner. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands their potential for Transport Companies. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

4. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands the potential of their utilization for different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transportation and storage options on last mile transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how they can be used to improve the efficiency of transportation in different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transport and storage options on last mile transport and is able to make a sound comparison. The student is active in the group and is able to produce an extensive logically progressive report.

Prerequisites

- Global supply chain

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Juha Pesonen
  • Kimmo Lehtonen
Teacher in charge

Juha Pesonen

Groups
  • TLP23VK
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • TLP20S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
  • TLP22VS
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies

Objectives

The object of the course
More than a third of the supply chain costs are created by the last-mile delivery. Transport companies require excellent management to be able to reduce costs, deliver products on time and respond to rapid changes. After this course you will know how transport companies optimize fleet utilization and how to improve product distribution while acknowledging the environmental issues of logistics.

Course competences
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow: Transport Competence, Engineering practice (EA-EC), communication and teamwork.

The learning objectives of the course
The student can optimize routes and usage of transportation vehicles and can use the results of optimization in designing a transportation system. The student knows the methods of solving the last mile problem and understands their importance for the operation of a transport company. In addition, the student understands the environmental impact of the last-mile problem. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Content

In this course you will study the following topics:
- Ecommerce distribution systems
- Route planning of a transportation system
- Using of a optimization software in transport planning

Learning materials and recommended literature

Described in learning environment.

Teaching methods

Course contains lectures (30 h), lab exercises, group assignments and group learning tasks.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Assessment is based on learning assignments. This course doesn't have an exam.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

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.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK: no limits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows the methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student is aware of the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

2. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3. The student is able to utilize optimization in designing a transportation system in a versatile manner. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands their potential for Transport Companies. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

4. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands the potential of their utilization for different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transportation and storage options on last mile transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how they can be used to improve the efficiency of transportation in different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transport and storage options on last mile transport and is able to make a sound comparison. The student is active in the group and is able to produce an extensive logically progressive report.

Prerequisites

- Global supply chain

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 21.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 10

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Juha Pesonen
  • Kimmo Lehtonen
Teacher in charge

Juha Pesonen

Groups
  • LOGRAKVERKKO
    Logistiikan ja rakentamisen verkko-opetus

Objectives

The object of the course
More than a third of the supply chain costs are created by the last-mile delivery. Transport companies require excellent management to be able to reduce costs, deliver products on time and respond to rapid changes. After this course you will know how transport companies optimize fleet utilization and how to improve product distribution while acknowledging the environmental issues of logistics.

Course competences
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow: Transport Competence, Engineering practice (EA-EC), communication and teamwork.

The learning objectives of the course
The student can optimize routes and usage of transportation vehicles and can use the results of optimization in designing a transportation system. The student knows the methods of solving the last mile problem and understands their importance for the operation of a transport company. In addition, the student understands the environmental impact of the last-mile problem. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Content

In this course you will study the following topics:
- Ecommerce distribution systems
- Route planning of a transportation system
- Using of a optimization software in transport planning

Time and location

Verkossa

Learning materials and recommended literature

Kuvataan oppimisympäristössä.

Teaching methods

Opintojakso sisältää itseopiskelua, ryhmätyötä, vertaisoppimista ja verkko-opintoja. Opintojaksolla suoritetaan useita oppimistehtäviä. Opintojakso ei sisällä kontaktitunteja tai webinaareja.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Arviointi suoritetaan harjoitustöiden ja oppimistehtävien perusteella. Opintojaksolla ei ole tenttiä.

Alternative completion methods

Hyväksilukemisen menettelytavat kuvataan tutkintosäännössä ja opinto-oppaassa. Opintojakson opettaja antaa lisätietoa mahdollisista opntojakson erityiskäytänteistä.

Student workload

Yksi opintopiste tarkoittaa laskennallisesti keskimäärin 27 tunnin työtä eli viiden opintopisteen opintojakson kuormitus on noin 135 h. Kuormitus jakautuu eri tavoin opintojakson toteutustavasta riippuen.

Content scheduling

Opintojakso suoritetaan kokonaisuudessaan verkossa.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK: Ei rajoituksia

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows the methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student is aware of the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

2. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3. The student is able to utilize optimization in designing a transportation system in a versatile manner. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands their potential for Transport Companies. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

4. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands the potential of their utilization for different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transportation and storage options on last mile transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how they can be used to improve the efficiency of transportation in different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transport and storage options on last mile transport and is able to make a sound comparison. The student is active in the group and is able to produce an extensive logically progressive report.

Prerequisites

- Global supply chain

Timing

15.03.2022 - 31.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Juha Pesonen
  • Kimmo Lehtonen
  • Erno Sirviö
Groups
  • ZJA21STKUO
    Avoin AMK, tekniikka, Kujetusosaaja

Objectives

The object of the course
More than a third of the supply chain costs are created by the last-mile delivery. Transport companies require excellent management to be able to reduce costs, deliver products on time and respond to rapid changes. After this course you will know how transport companies optimize fleet utilization and how to improve product distribution while acknowledging the environmental issues of logistics.

Course competences
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow: Transport Competence, Engineering practice (EA-EC), communication and teamwork.

The learning objectives of the course
The student can optimize routes and usage of transportation vehicles and can use the results of optimization in designing a transportation system. The student knows the methods of solving the last mile problem and understands their importance for the operation of a transport company. In addition, the student understands the environmental impact of the last-mile problem. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Content

In this course you will study the following topics:
- Ecommerce distribution systems
- Route planning of a transportation system
- Using of a optimization software in transport planning

Time and location

Online

Learning materials and recommended literature

Described in learning environment.

Teaching methods

Course contains self study, peer learning and online studies. Course contains a variety of learning assignment.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Assessment is based on learning assignments. This course doesn't have an exam.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

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.

Content scheduling

Course is conducted completely online.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK: no limits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows the methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student is aware of the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

2. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3. The student is able to utilize optimization in designing a transportation system in a versatile manner. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands their potential for Transport Companies. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

4. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands the potential of their utilization for different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transportation and storage options on last mile transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how they can be used to improve the efficiency of transportation in different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transport and storage options on last mile transport and is able to make a sound comparison. The student is active in the group and is able to produce an extensive logically progressive report.

Prerequisites

- Global supply chain

Enrollment

01.03.2022 - 31.05.2022

Timing

01.03.2022 - 31.08.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 5

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Juha Pesonen
  • Kimmo Lehtonen
  • Erno Sirviö
Teacher in charge

Juha Pesonen

Groups
  • LOGAKTIIVI
    Logistiikan aktiivitoteutukset

Objectives

The object of the course
More than a third of the supply chain costs are created by the last-mile delivery. Transport companies require excellent management to be able to reduce costs, deliver products on time and respond to rapid changes. After this course you will know how transport companies optimize fleet utilization and how to improve product distribution while acknowledging the environmental issues of logistics.

Course competences
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow: Transport Competence, Engineering practice (EA-EC), communication and teamwork.

The learning objectives of the course
The student can optimize routes and usage of transportation vehicles and can use the results of optimization in designing a transportation system. The student knows the methods of solving the last mile problem and understands their importance for the operation of a transport company. In addition, the student understands the environmental impact of the last-mile problem. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Content

In this course you will study the following topics:
- Ecommerce distribution systems
- Route planning of a transportation system
- Using of a optimization software in transport planning

Time and location

Online

Learning materials and recommended literature

Described in learning environment.

Teaching methods

Course contains self study, peer learning and online studies. Course contains a variety of learning assignment.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Assessment is based on learning assignments. This course doesn't have an exam.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

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.

Content scheduling

Course is conducted completely online.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK: no limits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows the methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student is aware of the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

2. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3. The student is able to utilize optimization in designing a transportation system in a versatile manner. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands their potential for Transport Companies. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

4. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands the potential of their utilization for different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transportation and storage options on last mile transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how they can be used to improve the efficiency of transportation in different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transport and storage options on last mile transport and is able to make a sound comparison. The student is active in the group and is able to produce an extensive logically progressive report.

Prerequisites

- Global supply chain

Enrollment

01.10.2021 - 28.02.2022

Timing

01.10.2021 - 31.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 5

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Juha Pesonen
  • Erno Sirviö
Teacher in charge

Juha Pesonen

Groups
  • ZJA21ST
    Avoin AMK, tekniikka
  • LOGAKTIIVI
    Logistiikan aktiivitoteutukset
  • ZJA22KT
    Avoin AMK, tekniikka

Objectives

The object of the course
More than a third of the supply chain costs are created by the last-mile delivery. Transport companies require excellent management to be able to reduce costs, deliver products on time and respond to rapid changes. After this course you will know how transport companies optimize fleet utilization and how to improve product distribution while acknowledging the environmental issues of logistics.

Course competences
This course develops and assesses the following knowhow: Transport Competence, Engineering practice (EA-EC), communication and teamwork.

The learning objectives of the course
The student can optimize routes and usage of transportation vehicles and can use the results of optimization in designing a transportation system. The student knows the methods of solving the last mile problem and understands their importance for the operation of a transport company. In addition, the student understands the environmental impact of the last-mile problem. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Content

In this course you will study the following topics:
- Ecommerce distribution systems
- Route planning of a transportation system
- Using of a optimization software in transport planning

Time and location

Online

Learning materials and recommended literature

Described in learning environment.

Teaching methods

Course contains self study, peer learning and online studies. Course contains a variety of learning assignment.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Assessment is based on learning assignments. This course doesn't have an exam.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

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.

Content scheduling

Course is conducted completely online.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK: no limits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows the methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student is aware of the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

2. The student is able to utilize optimization in the design of a transportation system. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how Transport Companies utilize them. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student is able to work in a group and produce a logical report.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3. The student is able to utilize optimization in designing a transportation system in a versatile manner. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands their potential for Transport Companies. The student understands the environmental impacts of distribution transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

4. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands the potential of their utilization for different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transportation and storage options on last mile transport. The student actively participates in group activities and is able to produce a logically progressive report.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5. The student is able to utilize and apply optimization in a versatile manner for the design of transportation systems. The student knows several methods for solving the last mile problem and understands how they can be used to improve the efficiency of transportation in different industries. The student understands the environmental impact of transport and storage options on last mile transport and is able to make a sound comparison. The student is active in the group and is able to produce an extensive logically progressive report.

Prerequisites

- Global supply chain