E-Commerce and DistributionLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• understands the differences of e-commerce and traditional order-delivery processes in retail and B2B deliveries in industry
• recognises the main distribution channels and warehousing models and is able to analyse benefits and sustainability of different delivery options and transportation modes
• understands how distribution, warehousing and packaging related technology and automation is applied in various industries and in retail
• is able to perform order-delivery process by using an ERP system and understands how transport and location planning systems are utilised for more sustainable and efficient distribution.

Content

• Order-delivery processes in retail and industry
• E-commerce order-delivery process
• Channels of distribution, omni- and multichannel logistics
• Main activities and safety in distribution/logistics centres, warehouses and terminals
• Packaging and labelling activities and innovations
• Information systems and technologies of distribution
• Sales and distribution process in an ERP system
• Location and transport route planning systems
• Third-party logistics and value-added logistics services
• Environmental issues related to distribution

Qualifications

Supply Chain Management or equivalent basic studies

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in leisure, learning and working life situations
• understands the importance of expertise in business and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in leisure, learning and working life situations
• is able to analyse expertise in business and their own development towards expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.