Introduction to LogisticsLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students will be able to understand the main logistics functions and how companies can improve their competitiveness with help of effective logistics operations. Students will be able to analyze different logistics costs as well as to apply different methods and key performance indicators of the inventory management and control. Students will be able to evaluate the importance of logistics in the value chains and to compare the suitability of different transport modes and their environmental impacts.

Content

• Key concepts of logistics
• Warehousing and inventory management
• Delivery and transportation
• Purchasing
• Customer service
• Layout planning

Qualifications

English Language Proficiency

Further information

Recommended reading:
1) D.B. Grant, D.M. Lambert, J.R. Stock, L.M. Ellram: Fundamentals of Logistics Management, European edition 2006, McGraw-Hill
2) P.R. Murphy, Jr. & D.F. Wood: Contemporary Logistics, Pearson International Ninth Edition 2008, PEARSON/Prentice Hall
3) D. J. Bloomberg, S. Lemay, J.B. Hanna: Logistics, 2002

Teaching methods and student workload:
Lectures, group and individual assignments, study visits
Problem based learning, Tutorials

Assessment weighting and grading:
Closed book exam 60 %
Assignments 40 %