Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

The course aims to provide detailed concepts and applications for freight transportation in supply chains. Modal comparisons are explored, as well as contrasts of operational, financial, marketing, IT tools/software available in the freight and supply chain industries. Collaboration and competition between modes are covered, as well as tactics that improve modal and supply chain efficiencies. In addition, students investigate competitive alternatives in both the global and domestic markets. Furthermore, current trends in freight transportation and supply chain management are studied and discussed to consider strategies that shape, manage, and respond to those trends.

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• understand European and international transportation policies.
• calculate all the costs related to transportation operations.
• analyze domestic and global transportation processes based on cases studies.
• understand and work with transportation documents.
• calculate the CO2 emissions and identify the risks in transport, as well as efficacy of sustainable practices.

Sisältö

The contents include the followings:
• The EU Transportation white and green papers
• The Transportation systems: Roal, Sea, rail, air and intermodal
• Freight forwarders operations
• Risks and safety in transportation operations
• Sustainability in transport

Esitietovaatimukset

None.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

The student is able to identify basic level knowledge in transportation management. The student is capable of applying some knowledge to relevant, working life situations. He/she demonstrates basic skills.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

The student is able to determine main tasks and challenges in transportation management. The student can apply the knowledge in verbal conversations and written deliverables. He/she is able to explain transportation roles, tasks and challenges well. The student is capable of applying all the acquired knowledge to relevant working life situations.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student is able to master tasks, challenges and different modes in transportation management. He/she has a professional level of knowledge and wide understanding of transportation management. The student demonstrates high skill level in transportation management, creates value and shares information with other participants. He/she is exceptionally capable of applying all the acquired knowledge to relevant working life situations.

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

Not approved: The student does not meet the course objectives.

Lisätiedot

Implementation Plan.