Automation and Robotics in Supply Chain ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: LC00FY19

General information

Credits: 5 cr

Objective

The student
• develops an understanding of automation and robotics within the context of Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• learns how to assess the viability of automating both business processes and physical operations in supply chains
• acquires skills to formulate business cases for automation projects, plan the implementation steps, and evaluate the strategic impacts of automation on global supply chains
• explores various automation technologies and robotic systems, understanding their application and benefits in enhancing efficiency, reducing errors, and improving overall supply chain performance
• gains insights into the challenges and considerations involved in automating supply chain processes, including cost, integration, and change management.

Content

• Principles of automation in Supply Chain Management
• Robotics in logistics operations
• Business process automation with Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• Assessment of business and operational processes for automation potential
• Techniques for forming business cases for automation projects
• Planning and managing the implementation of automation in supply chains
• Analysis of cost-effectiveness and return on investment (ROI) of automation
• Ethical and safety considerations in deploying automation and robotics
• Case studies of successful automation and robotics implementations in diverse industries
• Future trends in automation technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT)

Qualifications

Supply Chain Management course

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.