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IT for Logistics

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TTKA0904
Type: Compulsory
Curriculum: TK 2017
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 1 (2017-2018)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Norrgård, Kenneth
Language of Instruction: English

Courses During the Academic Year 2017-2018

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
1T-TK-1-1, T-TK-1-22018-01-08 – 2018-05-04Kenneth NorrgårdEnglish2017-08-21 – 2018-01-08

Still need to take the course? See the courses during the academic year 2020-2021.

Learning Outcomes

The student will learn the basics of company logistics and will be able to identify the technologies needed for the traceability of the materials in the logistics chain of the company.

The student get familier with the use of technonolgies and applications to improve the efficiency of logistics operations. This refers to operations within a warehouse or distribution center, tasks in the supply chain management systems and/or enterprise resource planning systems.

Student's Workload

The learning method is Task Oriented Learning and the course represents a total work load of 81 h (3 x 27h) which are earned through points (1h = 1p) preliminary as follows:
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Lessons/Lectures 22 p
A Pre Assignment 2p
Exercises/Assignments 6 x 5p = 30 p
Self Tests 3 x 5 p = 15 p
A Team Assignment 5 p
A Reflection Assignment 5 p
Course Feedback = 2p

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Basic knowledge of how a company works is good but not mandatory

Contents

The course covers the basics of company logistics with special focus on the digitalisation and the use of IT in Logistics. The processes, which plans, implements, and controls the forward, and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet customer's requirements.

Examples of programs / techniques that will be examined further: QR Codes, Bar Codes, RFID technology, Cloud Services, Positioning techniques (GPS), Internet of Things among others.

Regional Impact

Visiting lecturers or company visits

Internationality

The course is held in English and the material and the links will all be in English. The course will partly deal with international challanges in logistics.
The course is open also for International Business and/or Exchange Students and might offer Finnish students the opportunity to socialize with foreign students

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

A Course Book: TBD
Reading material, articles, videos and Internet links given by the teachers in the Portal.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The learning method is Task Oriented Learning and the course represents a total work load of 81 h (3 x 27h) which are earned through points (1h = 1p).
Learning methods:
- Lessons/Lectures (on campus or on-line)
- Exercises/Assignments, Quizzes/Self Tests
- A Team Assignment
- Reflection and Course Feedback

Assessment Criteria

The assessment is based on individual accomplishments through out the course and on one team assignment. The idea is that the student is active through out the course and study in small "chunks" which will give points. The final grade will be based on the earned points.

Assessment Methods

The assessment is based on individual accomplishments through out the course and on one team assignment. The idea is that the student is active through out the course and study in small "chunks" which will give points. The final grade will be based on the earned points.

Work Placement

None

Further Information

None


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