Introduction to Logistics (3cr)

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General information

Timing: 01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019; Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 3 cr

Local portion: 3 cr

Mode of delivery: Face-to-face

Unit: School of Technology

Degree programmes: Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

Teachers: Mikko Somerla; Tommi Franssila

Groups: HBI17S1
Degree Programme in International Business; TLE19S1
Degree Programme in International Logistics

Course: TEDM1350

Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Introduction to Logistics TEDM1350-9S0L1. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.

Objective

The students understand the nature of logistics. They are able to explain basic concepts and understand interrelationship of different logistic actions.
EUR-ACE Knowledge and Understanding: Students is able to explain concepts of Logistics.
EUR-ACE Engineering Practice: Student understands practical logistic challenges and is able to discuss and explain possible professional solutions.
TELWM: Student understands the meaning of warehousing and is able to explain and discuss about practical technologies and processes of materials management.
TEL Transportation: Student knows different transportation modes and basic principles of choosing the transportation mode and route.

Content

Concept of Logistics. Basics of material management, warehousing and purchasing. Basics of information logistics. Megatrends in logistics. Introduction to transportation.

Materials

David B. Grant, Douglas M. Lambert, James R. Stock, Lisa M. Ellram (2005) Fundamentals of Logistics Management

Completion alternatives

Assignments and/or participation and/or exam. Required assessment items are described for each implementation alternative in beginning of the course.

Student workload

- Lectures 30-35 h - Study tours and assignments 15-20 h Laboratory visits and assignments 20-25 h Virtual studies, self studies and preparing for test 20 h Total 80-90 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient (1): Student has gained knowledge of course objectives but faces challenges to utilize them in practice.

Satisfactory (2): Student has gained knowledge of course objectives and can utilize them partly in practice.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): Student has gained understanding of course objectives and can utilize them in practice.

Very good (4): Student has attained very good level of course objectives and can apply them into practice.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Student has attained an excellent level of course objectives and can apply them into practice in innovative manner.