The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Industrial management 2005 (native finnish speaking students) - Process management
- Industrial management 2005 (native swedish speaking students) - Process management
- Industrial management 2004 (international students) - Management and production economics
- Industrial management 2004 (native finnish speaking students) - Management and production economics
- Industrial management 2004 (native swedish speaking students) - Management and production economics
- Industrial management 2006 (native finnish speaking students) - Process management
- Industrial management 2006 (native swedish speaking students) - Process management
- International business 2005 (international students) - Business operations
- International business 2005 (native finnish speaking students) - Business operations
- International business 2005 (native swedish speaking students) - Business operations
- International business 2004 (international students) - Logistics
- International business 2004 (native finnish speaking students) - Logistics
- International business 2004 (native swedish speaking students) - Logistics
- International business 2006 (international students) - Business operations
- International business 2007 (international students) - Business operations
- International business 2008 (international students) - Business operations
- International business 2006 (native finnish speaking students) - Business operations
- International business 2007 (native finnish speaking students) - Business operations
- International business 2008 (native finnish speaking students) - Business operations
- International business 2006 (native swedish speaking students) - Business operations
- International business 2007 (native swedish speaking students) - Business operations
- International business 2008 (native swedish speaking students) - Business operations
- International business 2010 (international students) - Business operations
- International business 2010 (native finnish speaking students) - Business operations
- International business 2010 (native swedish speaking students) - Business operations
- International business 2011 (international students) - Business operations
- International business 2011 (native finnish speaking students) - Business operations
- International business 2011 (native swedish speaking students) - Business operations
- International business 2012 (international students) - Business operations
- International business 2012 (native finnish speaking students) - Business operations
- International business 2012 (native swedish speaking students) - Business operations
- Plastics technology 2009 - Business administration
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is to give the student the skills and tools required to understand, use, design and manage modern logistical systems, for control of goods, money
and information.
Learning outcomes
At the successful completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to:
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Define the concepts of logistics, SCM, customer service levels.
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Describe and apply modern methods for inbound logistics, such as Kan-ban and JIT systems.
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Describe and apply the methods of outbound logistics and distribution.
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Take, analyze and act on products in inventory, using modern equipment and methods, such as ABC and EOQ.
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Describe and identify materials handling equipment, including unit loads and packaging.
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Describe, select and evaluate transportation modes, vehicles and systems.
Course contents
- Definitions and understanding of logistics, SCM, customer service.
- Inbound logistics, JIT and Kanban systems.
- Outbound logistics, distribution.
- Internal logistics, inventory systems. Types of inventory. Inventory analysis, ABC methods.
- Inventory decision making, EOQ, reorder points.
- Materials handling. Unit loads. Packaging.
- Transportation systems and management. Terms of sale.
- Transportation systems and vehicles. Modal selection.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
A basic knowledge of economics and mathematics is recommended.
Previous course names
Business Logistics for IB; Logistics and Scheduling for IM, in years 1999-2002
Recommended or required reading
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Course textbook: Coyle, Bardi & Langley (1998). The Management of Business Logistics.
West Publishing Co. ISBN 0-314-06507-5. -
An Introduction to Management Science
by Anderson, Sweeney, Williams och Wisniemski
ISBN 978-1-84480-595-2
Only chapter 11 (inventory models)
Study activities
- Lectures - 36 hours
- Exercise based learning - 12 hours
- Project work and productions - 32 hours
- Individual studies - 53 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 133 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 85 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 48 hours
Mode of Delivery
Multiform education
Assessment methods
- Exams
- Demonstrations and presentations
- Reports and productions
Teacher
Björk Kaj-Mikael
Examiner
Björk Kaj-Mikael
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Course completion date
Date for course completion will be announced later
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
The timetable of the course
The course will be taught During Period 2
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions