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E-Commerce and Distribution (5 ECTS)

Code: LC00FE53-3005

General information


Enrollment
05.05.2025 - 10.08.2025
Enrollment is ongoing
Enroll to the implementation in OMA
Timing
25.08.2025 - 12.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
Metropolia Business School
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
English
Seats
20 - 35
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics
Teachers
HAN Liiketalous ope
Teacher in charge
Suvi Moll
Groups
LXC24_SCM_B
Half of LXC24_SupplyChainManagement, Group B
LB23B_BA_M
Incoming DD HTW Berlin BA Marketing
Course
LC00FE53

Implementation has 15 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 45 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Thu 28.08.2025 time 14:00 - 17:00
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MMA103 Oppimistila
Thu 04.09.2025 time 14:00 - 17:00
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Thu 11.09.2025 time 14:00 - 17:00
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Thu 18.09.2025 time 14:00 - 17:00
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Thu 25.09.2025 time 14:00 - 17:00
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Thu 02.10.2025 time 14:00 - 17:00
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Thu 09.10.2025 time 14:00 - 17:00
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Thu 23.10.2025 time 14:00 - 17:00
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Thu 30.10.2025 time 14:00 - 17:00
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Thu 06.11.2025 time 14:00 - 17:00
(3 h 0 min)
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Thu 13.11.2025 time 14:00 - 17:00
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Thu 20.11.2025 time 14:00 - 17:00
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Thu 27.11.2025 time 14:00 - 17:00
(3 h 0 min)
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Thu 04.12.2025 time 14:00 - 17:00
(3 h 0 min)
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Thu 11.12.2025 time 14:00 - 17:00
(3 h 0 min)
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Changes to reservations may be possible.

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

Evaluation scale

0-5

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.

Qualifications

Supply Chain Management or equivalent basic studies

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