The course takes place in period

3 (2021-01-01 to 2021-03-21)

Level/category

General studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is that the student will know
the most common logistical concepts and models.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course the student is expected
to be able to identify logistical concepts.
The student should know the material,
information, return, and monetary flow in a
supply chain. The student should see the role of
the packaging and be aware of the connection
between logistics and environment. The student is
expected to be aware of inventory levels and
inventory turnover times as well to be able to
calculate an easy ABC-analysis. The student must
be able to calculate order quantity with an easy
EOQ-model and understand the implications of the
result.Further the student should be able to
connect transport modes to different usage

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

More information about the course is given at the
course introduction and during the course.

Recommended or required reading

Coyle, Bardi & Langley (1998 or later). The
Management of Business Logistics.
West Publishing Co. ISBN 0-314-06507-5.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 20 hours
  • Excursions and demonstrations - 13 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
  • Practical exercises - 30 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 20 hours
  • Individual studies - 40 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 133 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 133 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

For a passing grade, the student must take the
following examinations:
- achieves at least 50p in the exam of possible
100p
- absence from lectures is taken into account in
the score of the exam
- with the execution of an individual work and a
group assignment, one can influence their points
and grade, further instructions are given at the
introduction of the course.

Teacher

  • Henriksson Robert
  • Adlercreutz Erica

Examiner

Henriksson Robert

Group size

No limit (51 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

The timetable of the course

see arbs

Course enrolment period

2020-12-24 to 2021-01-07

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
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2021-01-07 10:00 - 12:30 Introduction to Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7345309777 Henriksson Robert
2021-01-11 13:00 - 15:30 Introduction to Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7345309777 Henriksson Robert
2021-01-14 09:00 - 11:45 Introduction to Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65028135827?pwd=dWx4YTVCU2tqcHMrWXFwaHJYYWJ4QT09 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-01-18 13:00 - 15:30 Introduction to Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7345309777 Henriksson Robert
2021-01-21 09:00 - 11:45 Introduction to Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69993909525?pwd=aWNuTUpYNkFsdCtONSs4V3dKUW9XQT09 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-01-25 13:00 - 15:30 Introduction to Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7345309777 Henriksson Robert
2021-01-28 09:00 - 11:45 Introduction to Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62894855469?pwd=NmozbnVrZGs5amNPNEpRRUE1SnJkZz09 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-02-02 09:00 - 11:45 Introduction to Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7345309777 Henriksson Robert
2021-02-04 12:30 - 15:00 Introduction to Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7345309777 Henriksson Robert
2021-02-08 13:00 - 15:30 Introduction to Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7345309777 Henriksson Robert
2021-02-11 09:00 - 11:45 Introduction to Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7345309777 Henriksson Robert
2021-02-16 12:30 - 15:00 Introduction to Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7345309777 Henriksson Robert
2021-02-22 13:00 - 15:30 Introduction to Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7345309777 Henriksson Robert
2021-02-25 09:00 - 11:45 Introduction to Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7345309777 Henriksson Robert
2021-03-05 09:00 - 11:00 Introduction to Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7345309777 Adlercreutz Erica
Henriksson Robert
2021-03-05 12:00 - 15:00 Introduction to Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7345309777 Adlercreutz Erica
Henriksson Robert
2021-03-11 09:00 - 11:45 Introduction to Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7345309777 Henriksson Robert
2021-03-12 12:15 - 14:45 Introduction to Logistics https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7345309777 Henriksson Robert
2021-03-16 08:30 - 10:00 Logistikens grunder/Introduction to Logistics - Tentamen/Exam Tentamen, första tillfället, 90 minuter https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7345309777 Henriksson Robert
2021-04-14 09:30 - 11:00 Logistikens grunder/Introduction to Logistics - Omtentamen 1/Re-exam 1 Tentamen, första tillfället, 90 minuter https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7345309777 Henriksson Robert
2021-05-11 10:15 - 11:45 Logistikens grunder/Introduction to Logistics - Omtentamen 2/Re-exam 2 Tentamen, första tillfället, 90 minuter https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7345309777 Henriksson Robert

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