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

See schedule

Learning material and recommended literature

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

Exam retakes

exam.lamk.fi

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

Assessment scale

1-5

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

A1 apply some of the professional concepts and demonstrate their familiarity with the knowledge base of the field in question.
B3 describe the starting points, needs and grounds of action
B4 follow guidelines and rules
C1 work in a team

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

A1 apply professional concepts in a consistent manner.
B3 identify the starting points, needs and grounds of action
B4 perform professional roles with a goal-oriented and developmental approach
C1 work in a team with a goal-oriented
approach

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

A1 apply professional concepts in distribution management expertly.
B3 compare different options of action in distribution management
B4 propose innovative or alternative solutions in professional situations
C1 organise team activities