The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Business administration 2013 (logistics) - International business logistics
- Business administration 2014 (logistics) - International business logistics
- Business administration 2015 (logistics) - International business logistics
- Business administration 2016 (logistics) - International business logistics
- Business administration 2017 (logistics) - International business logistics
- Business administration 2018 (logistics) - International business logistics
- Business administration 2019 - Logistics
- Business administration 2020 - Logistics
- Business administration 2021 - Logistics - advanced studies
- Business administration 2022 - Logistics - advanced studies
- Business administration 2023 - Logistics - advanced studies
- International business 2019 - Logistics
- International business 2020 - Logistics
- International business 2021 - Logistics - advanced studies
- International business 2022 - Logistics - advanced studies
- International business 2023 - Logistics - advanced studies
The course takes place in period
3 (2023-01-01 to 2023-03-19)
Level/category
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
Technological competencies
Fact-based decision making
Learning outcomes
Once you have completed the study unit you will
have:
the ability to identify and describe different
strategies for inventory management (knowledge)
the ability to identify technology used in
warehouses (knowledge)
ability to apply tools for inventory control, lot
calculation in purchasing and ABC-analysis in
Excel (skills)
ability to develop database structures and
processes for warehousing systems (skills)
ability to use different locational techniques
(skills)
a critical approach to evaluate inventory
management in relation to sustainability
(attitude)
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, Excel tables and formulas
Recommended or required reading
Given during the lecture
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
To pass the course the student should pass the
following examination requirements:Get at least 25
points from part 1/Erica and 25 points from part
2/Janne, totally 50 points of maximum 100 points.
In addition, get at least at least 15 points from
the exam.
Introduction lecture mandatory
Teacher
- Adlercreutz Erica
- Nyberg Janne
Examiner
Adlercreutz Erica
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (30 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2022-12-26 to 2023-01-05
Assessment methods
- 2023-02-14 - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
| Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-10 | 11:45 - 14:45 | E385 | Warehousing and Optimisation | Introduction, mandatory | Adlercreutz Erica |
| 2023-01-17 | 11:45 - 15:00 | E385 | Warehousing and Optimisation | Adlercreutz Erica | |
| 2023-01-24 | 11:45 - 16:15 | E385 | Warehousing and Optimisation | Adlercreutz Erica | |
| 2023-01-31 | 11:45 - 16:15 | E385 | Warehousing and Optimisation | Adlercreutz Erica | |
| 2023-02-07 | 11:45 - 16:15 | E385 | Warehousing and Optimisation | Nyberg Janne | |
| 2023-02-14 | 11:45 - 15:45 | D4106 | Warehousing and Optimisation | Exam | Adlercreutz Erica |
| 2023-02-17 | 08:15 - 12:45 | E385 | Warehousing and Optimisation | Nyberg Janne | |
| 2023-02-21 | 11:45 - 16:15 | E385 | Warehousing and Optimisation | Nyberg Janne | |
| 2023-02-28 | 11:45 - 16:15 | E385 | Warehousing and Optimisation | Nyberg Janne | |
| 2023-03-10 | 11:30 - 12:30 | Warehousing and Optimisation | Erica Adlercreutz is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62365323926?from=addon Meeting ID: 623 6532 3926 One tap mobile +46850520017,,62365323926# Sweden +46850539728,,62365323926# Sweden Dial by your location +46 8 5052 0017 Sweden +46 850 539 728 Sweden +46 8 4468 2488 Sweden +46 8 5016 3827 Sweden +46 8 5050 0828 Sweden +46 8 5050 0829 Sweden Meeting ID: 623 6532 3926 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/cdyNu72bTi Join by SIP 62365323926@109.105.112.236 62365323926@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 623 6532 3926 | Adlercreutz Erica | |
| 2023-03-13 | 12:15 - 16:15 | D4106 | Warehousing and Optimisation | Re-exam 1 | Adlercreutz Erica |
| 2023-04-11 | 12:15 - 16:15 | D4106 | Warehousing and Optimisation | Re-exam 2 | Adlercreutz Erica |