Sustainable Development and LogisticsLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students will become aware of environmental impacts of different business functions and supply chains. They will study and analyze how companies try to reduce environmental risks and impacts e.g. in transportation, packaging, purchasing, production and in the office work. They will search for new ideas about developing more sustainable supply chains. They will learn to compare and analyze critically the effects and costs of different “greener” alternatives.

Content

Types of environmental impacts
How to measure environmental impacts
How to reduce waste and be more environmental friendly
• Recycling and return logistics
• Sustainability in supply chains
• Sustainability in transportation
• Sustainability in production
• Sustainability in sourcing
• Environmental friendly packaging
• Green office

Qualifications

English Language Proficiency

Further information

Recommended reading:
Will be informed during the course

Teaching methods and student workload:
Lectures
Group and individual assignments
e-learning

Assessment weighting and grading:
Assignments, report and presentations