AB-1-020

International business 2023 - Corporate activities - foundation studies

English

Compulsory

First

1

5 cr

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

Competence in understanding the connection between
business logistics and profitability.

Compentence in the management of logistic flows
and supply chains.

Comptetence 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

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)

Flow thinking
Chains and networks
Logistics players
Purchasing
Materials Administration
Transportation
Distribution
Logistics as a means of competition

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

Material from the lectures.

Rushton, Croucher and Baker (2022)The Handbook of
Logistics and Distribution Management -
Understanding the Supply Chain, 7th Edition
KoganPage ISBN 9781398602052
(available at www.perlego.com External link)

Jerry Rudd (2019) A Practical Guide to Logistics -
An Introduction to Transport, Warehousing, Trade
and Distribution KoganPage ISBN 9780749486327
(available at www.perlego.com External link)

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

• 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

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

Participation in tuition

• Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
• Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

To complete the course, the minimum is required
20 points in the individual assignments (out of
max 40 points)
5 points in the group assignment (out of 10
points)
25 points in the exam (out of 50 points)
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

• Adlercreutz Erica
• Henriksson Robert

Henriksson Robert

https://arcada.itslearning.com/ External link

No limit

12 months after course has ended

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