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.

Teaching methods

Contact lessons, Online studies, Groupworks & presentations during contact lessons,

Individual and group assignments (online),

Practical project work/case study, mandatory participation to: SMACC Innovation Camp in TTY, TAMPERE 11. - 13.10.2016

and lecture exam.

Learning materials

Course literature (e.g e-books)& info in course learning platform Tabula. (e-books from the field of logistics and supply chain)

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.
Please note mandatory participation to:
SMACC Innovation Camp in TTY, TAMPERE 11. - 13.10.2016

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. Please note mandatory participation to:
SMACC Innovation Camp in TTY, TAMPERE 11. - 13.10.2016

Completion alternatives

no alternative ways, special cases like AHOT etc are discussed/agreed at the first contact lesson.
Bring Your certificates & valid other documentation with You.

Practical training and working life cooperation

practical project work/case study, mandatory participation to:
SMACC Innovation Camp in TTY, TAMPERE 11. - 13.10.2016

International connections

Course is implemented in English and international exhange students are very welcome.

Further information

no alternative ways

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

Assignments not done/very late/poor content, 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 course.

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

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)