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SMF1200

Introduction to Logistics Management

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Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2024
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Location Gjøvik
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

(1) Overview of logistics management (2) Logistics processes and principles (3) Logistics strategy & planning (4) Understanding the Supply chain management concept (5) Understanding the integrated logistics concept (6) The customer service and response in logistics (7) Purchasing and inventory decisions (8) Basics of production and operations (9) Freight and distribution fundamentals (10)Warehouse and facilities management (11) Trends: digitalization, green logistics, reverse logistics

Learning outcome

When the student completes this course, they should have the:

Knowledge:

  • to describe the evolution and concepts behind logistics and supply chain management practices in today's business environment
  • to describe the key logistics and supply chain processes and the interfaces among them.
  • to evaluate the role of integrated logistics management decisions in performance and competitive advantage of the firm
  • to discuss the principles and strategies that guide planning and management of an effective supply chain network
  • to distinguish between the various logistics processes (e.g. inventory management, transport, materials handling, customer service) in a firm.

Skills:

  • to initiate strategies that can improve relationships between the company with its suppliers, customers and third parties for better business performance
  • to detect the challenges that affect effective logistics process management and advise management on how to address these challenges.
  • to develop a cost-benefit analysis framework in relation to a decision whether to insourcing/outsourcing any of the logistics process

General competence:

  • to be able to advise (management) on the use of logistics concepts, tools and systems for increased business efficiency and effectiveness.

Learning methods and activities

  • Lectures
  • Group work and presentations
  • Role play
  • Case studies

Compulsory assignments

  • Oblig
  • Oblig

Further on evaluation

Re-sit exam for written exam in August.

Approved obligatory assignments from earlier years are valid until substantial changes are done with respect to course content.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Logistics Management (BLOG)

Course materials

Will be available upon the start of the semester

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
TEK2031 2.5 sp Autumn 2018
TEK2031F 2.5 sp Autumn 2018
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Operations Management
  • Economics and Administration

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management