Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

The course aims to cover the basics of business warehouse management and humanitarian logistics. The most common warehousing operations and practices are covered, as well as the technology utilized within those processes. The objective is for students to understand warehousing activities and their related costs in the supply chain. Students will also be introduced to major supply chain issues in the humanitarian sector, more specifically in their relation to emergencies. Emerging global trends in the industry are explored through case studies.

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• classify different warehouse types and describe their processes.
• understand inventory control and optimization.
• identify and formulate methods that facilitate efficient material handling and goods flow.
• understand the coordination and complexity in humanitarian logistics and SCM.
• distinguish value-added services from the perspective of conventional supply chains and humanitarian logistics processes.

Sisältö

The contents include the followings:
• Distribution Centers and Relevant Facilities in SCM
• Warehousing Operations and Processes
• Inventory Management
• Picking Techniques and Types
• Yard and Slot Management
• Preparedness, Emergency Perspective
• Humanitarian Logistics and SCM

Esitietovaatimukset

None.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

The student is able to recognize common level attributes relevant to warehouse management in an organization's activity. The student understands the basic logics of storing and activities connected to it. He/she can identify material, information and financial flows related to warehouse management. The student can recognize and analyze both tangible and intangible
structural elements of warehousing. He/she can apply the acquired knowledge in simple professional challenges. The student is able to identify basic level knowledge in emergency supply chain management. He/she has the basic understanding on humanitarian logistics in
general. The student is capable of applying some knowledge into relevant, working life situations.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

The student can analyze warehousing functions in detail. He/she knows the basic steering logics of material flows internally and externally, within an organization, and between the various value chain operators. The student can calculate and follow-up inventory. He/she understands how to organize distribution centers, warehouses and terminals so that they will
provide optimal value-added services. The student is able to determine main tasks and challenges in emergency supply chain. He/she can apply the knowledge verbally and in writing. The student has a good level of knowledge and wide understanding of humanitarian logistics. The student is capable of applying the acquired knowledge to relevant, working life situations. He/she contributes to the tasks and assignments during the course.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student understands common warehousing operations, practices, and their connection to WMS’s. The student can manage cost, quality, time and material related issues from a warehouse management perspective. The student can identify warehouse related risks and challenges. He/she can optimize warehousing related activities, suggest suitable stocking storing and picking techniques, as well as manage daily warehouse routines. In addition, the student possesses some managerial-level strategic abilities in managing warehousing processes. The student is able to master tasks, challenges and different modes in emergency supply chain. He/she has a professional level of knowledge and wide understanding of humanitarian logistics. The student demonstrates a high skill level, creates value and shares information with other participants of the group. The student is exceptionally capable of applying all the acquired knowledge to relevant, working life situations. The student actively contributes to tasks and assignments during the course.

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

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

Lisätiedot

Implementation Plan.