AB-1-020 (0) - Introduction to Logistics

International business 2023 - Corporate activities - foundation studies

3 (2024-01-01 till 2024-03-17)

Engelska

Obligatorisk

Yrkeshögskoleexamen

1

5 sp

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

Närvaro vid introduktionsföreläsningen och
gästföreläsningarna är obligatorisk. Närmare
information om kursen ges under kursintroduktionen
och under kursens gång.

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 Extern länk)

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

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

• Föreläsningar - 32 timmar
• Studiebesök och demonstrationer - 13 timmar
• Individuell handledning och grupphandledning - 10 timmar
• Praktiska övningar - 20 timmar
• Projekt- och produktionsarbete/konstnärlig verksamhet - 20 timmar
• Självstudier - 40 timmar

• Kursens totala antal arbetstimmar: 135 timmar
• Varav självstyrda studieformer: 135 timmar
• Varav schemalagda studier: 0 timmar

Närundervisning

• Tentamina (skriftliga-, muntliga-, hem-)
• Essä, rapporter, produktioner och 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 max 10
points)
25 points in the exam (out of max 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/ Extern länk

Ingen begränsning

12 månader efter kursens slutdatum

2023-11-24 till 2023-12-22

• Tentdatum meddelas senare - Tentamina
• Datum meddelas senare - Rapporter och produktioner
• Datum meddelas senare - Övriga uppgifter