World of Logistics (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Purpose When you order something at online shop, which kind of actions it causes? Does it ecologically matter whether you choose same day or next day delivery? Why aren't there products in the shops sometimes? For these questions and many others will be answered on the World of Logistics course. Competences Transportations, intralogistics, purchasing, circular economy, business, knowledge and understanding, communication and team working Learning outcome By completing this course, you will know what logistics is and how it is linked to different kind of companies and organizations. You will also understand trends of logistics and understand its impact to the future of logistics. You will also understand circular economy as the part of the logistics. You will also know different parts of logistics. how to do calculations and analysis of the planning. You will also know how to do layout planning and choose reasonable technologies and estimate

Content (course unit)

1. What is logistics 2. Trends of logistics and circular economy 3. Purchasing and materials management 4. Intralogistics and production logistics 5. Transportation and information logistics

Exam schedules

You can take the exam virtually on your own schedule.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

This is a nonstop course. Student may enroll to the course during 1.8.-31.5. and complete the course according to their own schedule before 31 July. Completed courses are considered three times: mid-December, end of May and beginning of August. If the virtual study environment has not opened for you within 2 weeks after enrollment, please contact the course teacher.

Learning materials

Kuvataan oppimisympäristössä. Haetaan opintojaksolta.

Student workload

The calculated workload is the number of credits times 27 hours. In the 5 credit course, the workload is 135 h

Completion alternatives

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Further information

Avoin AMK: no limits