Order and Delivery Chain ManagementLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

On completion of the course the students will be able to analyze and develop order-delivery processes by improving the supply and demand chain management which includes a deeper integration of vendors and customers with help of information technology.

The students will be able to evaluate the need for outsourcing of logistics functions and the value-added services provided by the logistics service providers.

Content

• Order-delivery process and essential concepts of supply chain management
• Costs and measurements of supply chain performance
• Integration of global supply chains and risk management
• Supply Chain strategies and development
• Outsourcing and Value-added-logistics

Qualifications

Introduction to Logistics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.