Course - Supply chain and transport logistics - TS200314
Supply chain and transport logistics
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About the course
Course content
- Types of material flow in logistics
- Logistics performance measurement system in the maritime sector
- Forecasts, inventory management, production planning, distribution, and purchasing in maritime logistics
- Value of ICT in maritime logistics
- Value creation in the maritime industry within supply chain perspective
- Sustainable maritime logistics as a competitive strategy
- Generic supply chain strategies and related concepts
- Return logistics and circular economy principles
- Environment issues in transport sector
- Ports as gateways of goods for export and import
- Intermodal transportation and containerization
Learning outcome
Learning Outcome - Knowledge: Use scientific methodology and methods for developing written reports. About international and national rules and regulations to contribute to sustainable and environmentally friendly development. Independently update his / her knowledge in the field of study, through literature searches, contact with academic communities and revision of own practice. Learning Outcomes - Skills: Apply basic theories and results of applied research to help plan and manage a sustainable maritime logistics chain. Conduct written and oral presentations of the subject's subjects actively contribute to the design of strategies and budget for enterprises. Learning Outcomes - Skills: Competence to participate actively in professional discussions and to have the ability to share their knowledge and experience with others and contribute to the development of good practice in the field of study. Ability to convey academic information both in writing and orally. Knowledge of adaptation for sustainable innovation and innovation processes.
Learning methods and activities
Educational methods: Lecture, group exercises
Further on evaluation
3 hour individual school exam (60%) Folders (40%) Students will prepare 1 group work in a folder. Group work is included in the assessment, and participants in each group get the same grade. Both exam and folder must be passed.
New and postponed exam: it is possible to take a written 3-hour school exam as a postponed exam. If a group has not received a passing grade on one or more of the answers in the folder, the group can, on the condition that all group members agree, be allowed to submit a folder with improved work in case of a postponed exam. If the student waits until the next ordinary exam, a new task must be solved. The student has the right to a postponed exam only in the part where the student has had a valid absence or has failed. New and postponed exams are organized the following semester.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Shipping management (432SM)
Required previous knowledge
TS200214 Maritime procurements.
Course materials
Will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
Subject areas
- Nautic