Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- explain the whole distribution chain from the beginning to the final delivery
- describe the interconnection between inbound, in-house and outbound logistics
- explain the essential issues of transport laws, Finnish national Transport Law and International Conventions

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lectures, assignments, e-learning, exams.

Timing and attendance

Contact lectures, assignments, e-learning, exams.

Learning material and recommended literature

The handbook of logistics and distribution management / Alan Rushton, Phil Croucher, Peter Baker

Alternative completion methods

Book exam, agree this with teacher

Exam retakes

According to degree regulations, agree timing with teacher

Learning environment

Moodle, Zoom

Student time use and work load

1 ECTS is about 27 hours of students work (10 ECTS = 270 hours)

Contents

The student is able to
- explain the whole distribution chain from the beginning to the final delivery
- describe the interconnection between inbound, in-house and outbound logistics
- explain the essential issues of transport laws, Finnish national Transport Law and International Conventions

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basics of logistics, Supply network or similar knowledge

Assessment criteria

Will be informed during first lecture.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

- apply some of the professional concepts and demonstrate their familiarity with the knowledge base of the field in question.
- describe the starting points, needs and grounds of action
- follow guidelines and rules
- work in a team

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

- apply professional concepts in a consistent manner.
- identify the starting points, needs and grounds of action
- perform professional roles with a goal-oriented and developmental approach
- work in a team with a goal-oriented
approach

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

- apply professional concepts in distribution management expertly.
- compare different options of action in distribution management
- propose innovative or alternative solutions in professional situations
- organise team activities