Industrial Logistic Processes (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to recognise the importance of logistics in domestic and international business and understands the dynamics within productional networks, inbound logistics and distribution channels, and can analyse different transportation methods. Student can design production and delivery networks within industrial logistics in compliance with sustainability. Student knows importance of demand management, and is able to assess importance of logistics to profitability and company success. Student can apply knowledge in design and planing of company's warehouse, purchasing and distribution strategies and activities. Student sees customer requirements, optimized service levels and logistic solutions as part of system and product design when increasing efficiency e.g. by utilizing IoT and productivity within companys operations in global environment.

Content (course unit)

Logistic management processes and leadership, logistic strategies within industry (distribution strategy, warehouse strategy, production strategy, purchasing strategy), logistic and transportation methods, supply chain management within industrial production and distribution networks. Design for logistics (DFL) and mass customization. Iot utilization, Sustainability (LoNG).

Prerequisites (course unit)

Industrial Economics recommended

Exam schedules

Course exam in late 2nd period. exact date TBD
Re-sit's according to TAMK resit schedule see tenttiwilho

Evaluation methods and criteria

Groupworks & presentations during contact lessons, Individual and group assignment (online), practical project work and lecture exam.
Course grading accordin TAMK evaluation frame work.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact lessons, Online studies, Groupworks & presentations during contact lessons, Individual and group assignment (online), practical project work and lecture exam.

Learning materials

Course literature (e.g e-books)& info in course learning platform Tabula

Student workload

More detailed info in course learning platform Tabula. 5 cr. course includes limited amount of contact lessons, online studies with individual & group assignments and project work.

Content scheduling

More detailed info in course learning platform Tabula. Course includes limited amount of contact lessons, online studies with individual & group assignments and project work.

Completion alternatives

no alternative ways

Practical training and working life cooperation

practical project work

International connections

international exchange students are welcome

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Assignments not done/very late, no participation/involvement, poor exam result/poor knowledge and understanding

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Recognises and understands the key elements of the topic -Tunistaa ja ymmärtää opintojakson keskeiset käsitteet. Tilannekohtainen, (jäljittelevä) ja suppea ammatillinen osaaminen, arvioinnin kohteena tietäminen, tekeminen ja oleminen.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Deep understanding of the topic and is able to apply knowledge-Ymmärtää syvällisesti ja osaa soveltaa. Jäsentynyt, arvioiva ja soveltava ammatillinen osaaminen, arvioinnin kohteena tietäminen, tekeminen ja oleminen.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Able to apply knowledge well and can support and guide other fellow students (specialists).Laaja-alainen, luova ja kehittävä ammatillinen osaaminen, arvioinnin kohteena tietäminen, tekeminen ja oleminen.