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

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

2

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

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

Technological competencies
Fact-based decision making competency

SDG's in focus:

#12 Sustainable consumption and
production

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this study unit:

You are able to identify and describe different
strategies for inventory management. (knowledge)

You are able to identify technology used in
warehouses. (Knowledge)

You are able to apply tools for inventory control,
lot
calculation in purchasing and ABC-analysis in
Excel. (Skills)

You are able to develop database structures and
processes for warehousing systems. (Skills)

You are able to use different locational
techniques.
(Skills)

You have a critical approach to evaluate inventory
management in relation to sustainability.
(Approach)

Course contents

- Analytical tools for inventory management
- Exercises and calculations
- Double ABC analysis as a case
- Technology used in the field of warehousing
- Building a warehousing database system

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Introduction to logistics passed. Basic knowledge in
purchasing and Excel

Additional information

Compulsory attendance in the introduction lecture
and the ABC lecture

Recommended or required reading

Richards, Gwynne (2021): Warehouse management. A
complete guide to improving efficiency and
Minimizing Costs in the modern warehouse
Gwynne Richards & Susan Grinstedt (2020). The
logistics and supply chain toolkit. 3rd ed.
Patrik Jonsson & Stig-Arne Mattsson (2023).
Logistik. Läran om effektiva materialflöden.
Studentlitteratur.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 30 hours
  • Excursions and demonstrations - 20 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
  • Practical exercises - 20 hours
  • Individual studies - 55 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

Assessment requirements

The course is held in two parts by two teachers.
Maximum points for both parts is 50 points,
maximum points for the study unit totally 100
points

Examination requirements:
Examination 1: Exam, max 30 points
Examination 2: ABC assignment in Word and Excel,
max 20 points
Examination 3: Final task in the inventory system,
max 25 points
Examination 4: Portfolio, max 25 points

To pass the course, the student should pass the
following examination requirements:Receive at
least 50 points of maximum 100 points.
In addition, the student should receive at least
15 points for the exam.

Grading:
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
  • Nyberg Janne

Examiner

Adlercreutz Erica

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

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