Intralogistics (5 op)

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Tavoitteet

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.

Sisältö

The course covers the following main themes:
- Inventories and related information systems,
- Intralogistics process and warehousing principles,
- Warehousing technology and automation,
- Forklifts and conveyors,
- Robotics and automation in intralogistics.

Oppimateriaalit

Kurssiin liittyvää kirjallisuutta:

Richards, Gwynne. Warehouse management : a complete guide to improving efficiency and minimizing costs in the modern warehouse. 2011 tai 2018 julkaistu painos joko painettuna tai E-kirjana.

Kurssiin liittyvää luentomateriaalia löytyy koostettuna kurssin työtilasta. Kurssilla voidaan käyttää myös aiheeseen liittyvää avointa verkosta löytyvää materiaalia.

Opetusmenetelmät

Suoritat kurssin itsenäisenä opiskeluna. Huomioi opiskelussasi kurssitoteutuksen alkamis- ja päättymisajankohta sekä tehtävien palautuspäivämäärät. Toteutukseen ei sisälly kontaktiopetusta, vaan kurssi suoritetaan kokonaan verkossa.

Kurssin suorittamiseen kuuluu arvioitavia tehtäviä, jotka on kuvattu tarkemmin kurssin työtilassa.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

Kurssin aikana järjestettävät messut, seminaarit, webinaarit yms. tilaisuudet voidaan sisällyttää osaksi opintoja. Tästä kerrotaan tarkemmin kurssin Moodle-työtilassa.

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

Tentin voi suorittaa verkossa ennen kurssin päättymistä. Tarkemmat ohjeet tentin suorittamisesta on kerrottu Moodle työtilassa.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Itsenäinen opiskeluja ja tehtävien tekeminen noin 135 tuntia.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

1 Sufficient: You demonstrate your competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identify the topics dealt with in the course and understand their importance for the intralogistics.

2 Satisfactory: In addition to the above, you can describe the topics covered in the course systematically and know how to apply them.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

3 Good: In addition to the above, you demonstrate the ability to justify the effects of different solutions and to make informed choices between options.

4 Very good: In addition to the above, you demonstrate the ability to apply what you have learned and to evaluate the solutions and their effects analytically.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

5 Excellent: In addition to the above, you demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the course topics and the ability to structure and analyze the effects of solutions in a broader context. You also demonstrate innovation in applying what they have learned to different situations.

Esitietovaatimukset

Basic knowledge of logistics practices, processes and technologies. You 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.