The course takes place in period

3 (2018-01-01 to 2018-03-18)

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

Supply chain
Logistical players
Purchasing
Materials administration
Transports
Distribution
Logistics as a value maker

Prerequisites and co-requisites

None

Previous course names

Logistics

Additional information

Re-exam: 6.4 and 11.5
No compulsory attendance
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

To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
- gets 50p out of possible 100p from the following:
exercises, presentations, and exam

Teacher

  • Henriksson Robert
  • Relander Siv

Examiner

Hongell Linn

Group size

No limit (61 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

The timetable of the course

see arbs

Course enrolment period

2017-12-25 to 2018-01-21

Assessment methods

  • 2018-03-16 - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
  • Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2018-01-09 12:15 - 14:45 A510 Introduction to Logistics Henriksson Robert
2018-01-10 09:15 - 11:45 A510 Introduction to Logistics Henriksson Robert
2018-01-18 14:15 - 16:45 B518 Introduction to Logistics Henriksson Robert
2018-01-19 09:15 - 11:45 A510 Introduction to Logistics Henriksson Robert
2018-01-23 12:15 - 14:45 D4107-08 Introduction to Logistics Henriksson Robert
2018-01-24 09:15 - 11:45 A510 Introduction to Logistics Henriksson Robert
2018-01-30 12:15 - 14:45 B518 Introduction to Logistics Henriksson Robert
2018-01-31 09:15 - 11:45 D173 Introduction to Logistics Henriksson Robert
2018-02-08 14:15 - 16:45 A510 Introduction to Logistics Henriksson Robert
2018-02-09 09:15 - 11:45 A510 Introduction to Logistics Henriksson Robert
2018-02-12 12:30 - 15:00 B518 Introduction to Logistics Henriksson Robert
2018-02-13 08:30 - 11:00 F143 Logistikens grunder/Introduction to logistics Guest lectrurer from K. Hartwall Henriksson Robert
2018-02-20 12:15 - 14:45 A510 Introduction to Logistics Henriksson Robert
2018-02-21 12:15 - 14:45 A510 Introduction to Logistics Henriksson Robert
2018-02-27 12:15 - 14:45 A510 Introduction to Logistics Henriksson Robert
2018-03-02 09:15 - 11:45 A510 Introduction to Logistics Henriksson Robert
2018-03-05 12:30 - 15:00 A510 Introduction to Logistics Henriksson Robert
2018-03-06 08:30 - 10:00 F249 Introduction to Logistics Relander Siv
2018-03-06 10:15 - 11:45 B325 Introduction to Logistics, group 1 Logistics game Relander Siv
2018-03-06 11:45 - 13:15 B325 Introduction to Logistics, group 2 Logistics game Relander Siv
2018-03-06 13:30 - 16:00 A510 Introduction to Logistics Henriksson Robert
2018-03-07 12:00 - 13:30 B325 Introduction to Logistics, group 3 Logistics game Relander Siv
2018-03-07 13:30 - 15:00 B325 Introduction to Logistics, group 4 Logistics game Relander Siv
2018-03-07 15:00 - 16:30 B325 Introduction to Logistics, group 5 Logistics game Relander Siv
2018-03-15 14:15 - 16:45 D173 Introduction to Logistics Henriksson Robert
2018-03-16 09:15 - 12:15 D4107-08 Introduction to Logistics Exam Henriksson Robert
2018-04-06 13:15 - 16:15 F143 Introduction to Logistics/Logistikens grunder Re-exam 1/Omtentamen 1 Henriksson Robert
2018-05-11 14:15 - 17:15 B320 Introduction to Logistics/Logistikens grunder Re-exam 2/Omtentamen 2 Henriksson Robert

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