Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students will be able to describe the main logistics functions and material, money and information flows and how these are integrated into the business processes of the suppliers and customers in a way which is creating a value-adding supply chain network. Students will be able to compare the suitability of different transportation modes and delivery terms as well as the different inventory management and control systems and production strategies and processes. Students will be able to analyze different logistics costs and key performance indicators of logistics and supply chain management. Students will be able to recognize the significance of different information systems and technologies to the effective supply chain development.

Content

• Key concepts of logistics and SCM
• Inbound logistics: Purchasing, Warehousing, Inventory management
• Inhouse logistics: Materials Mgmt
• Outbound logistics: Packaging, Distribution, Customer service
• Transport mgmt., outsourcing
• Logistics information systems and technology
• Supply chain integration and networks
• Key performance indicators of logistics and SCM
• Supply Chain strategies and development

Qualifications

English Language Proficiency

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient performance: showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good performance: showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent performance: not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination