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Planning of international supply chainsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: LO00EB67

Credits

5 op

Objective

You understand the components of international supply chains (functions, operators/players) and are able to describe them verbally and graphically.
You are able to apply modern technology to assist the different operations in an international supply chain.
You understand the connection between the different operations in the supply chains.

Content

What functions/operations are there in the international supply chains?
What operatoes are involved in the international supply chains?
What technologies can be/are used to assist the operations in international supply chains?
How to describe the international supply chains verbally and graphically?

Enrollment

22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022

Timing

01.09.2022 - 17.11.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

8 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Minna Porasmaa
Teacher in charge

Minna Porasmaa

Groups
  • LLKT22SD
    Double Degree in Business Logistics
  • LOKT22SD
    Double Degree in Logistics Engineering
  • LOKT20SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the components of international supply chains (functions, operators/players) and are able to describe them verbally and graphically.
You are able to apply modern technology to assist the different operations in an international supply chain.
You understand the connection between the different operations in the supply chains.

Content

What functions/operations are there in the international supply chains?
What operatoes are involved in the international supply chains?
What technologies can be/are used to assist the operations in international supply chains?
How to describe the international supply chains verbally and graphically?

Opiskelumateriaali

Relevant logistics/SCM literature.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

The course will have a few facilitating contact lessons (class or distant); otherwise the course is executed in form of a a large group assignment, mainly carried out outside the classes. The course will be graded based on the group assignment. In the assignment the students will plan one end-to-end, international supply chain including its operations, operators, technical tools etc.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

If wished, the assignment can be written of a real company case; added by potential imaginary elements.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

No exam

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

Course is potentially joined by exchange and/or double degree students. The assignment has a mandatory international focus.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course will be evaluated based on the large group assignment. No exam.