The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

3 (2024-01-01 to 2024-03-17)

Level/category

General studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:

Competence in understanding the connection between
business logistics and profitability.

Competence in the management of logistic flows
and supply chains.

Competence in material management and control
systems.

Basic competence in sustainable logistics.

SDG´s in focus:
#7 AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
#12 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
#13 CLIMATE ACTION

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this study unit:

You can explain the meaning of logistical concepts
and use them in communication. (Knowledge)

You are able to describe the material,
information, capital and reverse flows,
how these are coordinated in a supply chain and
analyse these also from an environmental
perspective. (Knowledge)

You can explain how logistics is linked to the
company's profitability and how it can be improved
through the development of logistics. (Knowledge)

You can define delivery service and explain how
its various elements affect the logistical
performance and customer experience in a supply
chain. (Knowledge)

You are able to describe different areas in
material management and use the most common
formulas in logistics. (Knowledge)

You can participate in the planning, organization
and execution of material management in a company.
(Skills)

You can apply and interpret calculations and use
them as a basis for decisions. (Skills)

You can consider ethical principles and
sustainability principles in relation to given
topics. (Approach)

Course contents

Flow thinking
Chains and networks
Logistics players
Purchase
Materials administration
Transportation
Distribution
Logistics as a means of competition

Prerequisites and co-requisites

None

Previous course names

Logistics

Additional information

Attendance at the introduction lecture and guest
lectures is mandatory. More information about the
study unit is given at the introduction lecture and
during the course.

Recommended or required reading

Storhagen, G. Nils. 2014 or later. Logistik -
grunder och möjligheter. Liber Ekonomi. Malmö

Study activities

  • Lectures - 32 hours
  • Excursions and demonstrations - 13 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
  • Practical exercises - 20 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 20 hours
  • Individual studies - 40 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
  • Guest lectures and or Field Trips

Assessment requirements

For a passing grade, the student must take the
following examinations:
- achieves at least 25 points in the exam of
possible 50p
- achieves at least 20 points in the individual
assignments of possible 40p
- achieves at least 5 points in the group
assignment of possible 10p
Each examination must achieve the minimum points
in order to pass the study unit.
1-49 points equal to fail
50-59 points equal to 1
60-69 points equal to 2
70-79 points equal to 3
80-89 points equal to 4
90-100 points equal to 5

Teacher

  • Adlercreutz Erica
  • Henriksson Robert

Examiner

Henriksson Robert

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2023-11-24 to 2023-12-22

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
  • Date will be announced later - Other assignments

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