Logistics and Supply Chain Management (5 cr)
Code: AL00CE39-3014
General information
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 15.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Wood Technology (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Anna-Stiina Myllymäki
Groups
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TLTIPUU22KM
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TLTIEX24S1
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TLTIPUU21S
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
-use basic concepts of logistics and supply chain management.
- the principles of value chain formation.
- identify the impact of logistics and supply chains on the company's profitability and competitiveness.
- describe the importance of customer orientation and stakeholder cooperation throughout the supply chain.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lectures, e-learning, assignments, exams. This is entirely an online course without lectures. There will be one large group assignment that you need to do, more detailed instructions are given in Moodle once the course starts.
Timing and attendance
Timing: see TimeEdit and course Moodle page
Learning material and recommended literature
Waters, Donald: Supply Chain Management, and Introduction to Logistics
Lecture materials
Alternative completion methods
Book exam at the campus, agree with teacher
Exam retakes
According to degree regulations, agree with teacher
Learning environment
Moodle, Teams, Zoom
Student time use and work load
1 ECTS requires about 27 hours of students work (5ECTS = 135h)
Contents
During the course, we will go through the basics of supply chain management. You will understand the meaning of logistics and SC management, and how do they affect the profitability of any company. On this course, you will get an oversight of the interesting world of logistics. We will not dive deep into any topic, but this course acts as ground for more advanced courses.
After the course, the student is able to
- describe the supply network entity and understand its role in a company’s profitability
- use the methods applied in the development and monitoring of a supply network
Assessment criteria
Assignments, exams, self-evaluation
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 logistical starting points, needs and grounds of action.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Apply professional concepts in a consistent manner. Identify the logistical starting points, needs and grounds of action.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Apply professional concepts expertly. Compare different logistical options of action.