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Basics of logisticsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: LL00CP48

Credits

5 op

Objective

You know how to generally define the concepts of logistics and supply chain.
You know the basic concepts and functions of logistics.
You are able to consider the economics of transportation as part of supply chain management.

Content

How do you define logistics?
How do you define the concept of supply chain?
What are logistic functions?
How are logistic functions evaluated and monitored in business?
Which factors affect the structure of the logistic system of a company?
What are the environmental effects of logistic functions?
How are the basics of logistics related to supply chain competence?

Enrollment

08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Suvi Johansson
Teacher in charge

Suvi Johansson

Groups
  • LOKT24SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You know how to generally define the concepts of logistics and supply chain.
You know the basic concepts and functions of logistics.
You are able to consider the economics of transportation as part of supply chain management.

Content

How do you define logistics?
How do you define the concept of supply chain?
What are logistic functions?
How are logistic functions evaluated and monitored in business?
Which factors affect the structure of the logistic system of a company?
What are the environmental effects of logistic functions?
How are the basics of logistics related to supply chain competence?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Suvi Johansson
Teacher in charge

Suvi Johansson

Groups
  • LLKT24SV
    Business Logistics, online studies

Objective

You know how to generally define the concepts of logistics and supply chain.
You know the basic concepts and functions of logistics.
You are able to consider the economics of transportation as part of supply chain management.

Content

How do you define logistics?
How do you define the concept of supply chain?
What are logistic functions?
How are logistic functions evaluated and monitored in business?
Which factors affect the structure of the logistic system of a company?
What are the environmental effects of logistic functions?
How are the basics of logistics related to supply chain competence?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 08.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Salla Vaahersalo
Teacher in charge

Salla Vaahersalo

Groups
  • LLKT23SV
    Business Logistics, online studies

Objective

You know how to generally define the concepts of logistics and supply chain.
You know the basic concepts and functions of logistics.
You are able to consider the economics of transportation as part of supply chain management.

Content

How do you define logistics?
How do you define the concept of supply chain?
What are logistic functions?
How are logistic functions evaluated and monitored in business?
Which factors affect the structure of the logistic system of a company?
What are the environmental effects of logistic functions?
How are the basics of logistics related to supply chain competence?

Materials

Provided when course starts.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
Schedule provided in Learn.

Independent track:
Must be agreed with the teacher beforehand.

Work integrated track:
Student provides a plan created in cooperation with the employer. Plan must be composed according to course contents and goals.

Employer connections

If possibilities occur.

Exam schedules

Provided in Learn when course starts.

International connections

N/A

Student workload

135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Excellent (5), Good (3-4), Satisfactory (1-2), Fail (0)

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Petteri Oinas
Teacher in charge

Suvi Johansson

Groups
  • LOKT23SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You know how to generally define the concepts of logistics and supply chain.
You know the basic concepts and functions of logistics.
You are able to consider the economics of transportation as part of supply chain management.

Content

How do you define logistics?
How do you define the concept of supply chain?
What are logistic functions?
How are logistic functions evaluated and monitored in business?
Which factors affect the structure of the logistic system of a company?
What are the environmental effects of logistic functions?
How are the basics of logistics related to supply chain competence?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Jouni Ropponen
Teacher in charge

Jouni Ropponen

Groups
  • LOKT23SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You know how to generally define the concepts of logistics and supply chain.
You know the basic concepts and functions of logistics.
You are able to consider the economics of transportation as part of supply chain management.

Content

How do you define logistics?
How do you define the concept of supply chain?
What are logistic functions?
How are logistic functions evaluated and monitored in business?
Which factors affect the structure of the logistic system of a company?
What are the environmental effects of logistic functions?
How are the basics of logistics related to supply chain competence?

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
According to Peppi and Tuudo.

Independent track:
Student deliveres plan created in cooperation with employer. Plan must be composed according to course contents and goals.

Blended track:
To be agreed with teacher before starting the course.

Employer connections

N/A

International connections

N/A

Student workload

135h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Excellent (5), Good (3-4), Satisfactory (1-2), Fail (0)

Enrollment

22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022

Timing

05.09.2022 - 09.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Anssi Salmi
Teacher in charge

Anssi Salmi

Groups
  • LOKT22SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You know how to generally define the concepts of logistics and supply chain.
You know the basic concepts and functions of logistics.
You are able to consider the economics of transportation as part of supply chain management.

Content

How do you define logistics?
How do you define the concept of supply chain?
What are logistic functions?
How are logistic functions evaluated and monitored in business?
Which factors affect the structure of the logistic system of a company?
What are the environmental effects of logistic functions?
How are the basics of logistics related to supply chain competence?

Materials

Will be informed later by teacher.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The student proceeds according to the schedule

Blended track:
The student can take the course among an older study group

Employer connections

No

Exam schedules

Will be informed later by teacher.

International connections

No

Student workload

Student´s work load is approximately 135 hours in average

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Based on exam and assigments

Enrollment

22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022

Timing

02.09.2022 - 10.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Anssi Salmi
Teacher in charge

Anssi Salmi

Groups
  • LOKT22SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You know how to generally define the concepts of logistics and supply chain.
You know the basic concepts and functions of logistics.
You are able to consider the economics of transportation as part of supply chain management.

Content

How do you define logistics?
How do you define the concept of supply chain?
What are logistic functions?
How are logistic functions evaluated and monitored in business?
Which factors affect the structure of the logistic system of a company?
What are the environmental effects of logistic functions?
How are the basics of logistics related to supply chain competence?

Materials

Will be informed later by teacher

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The student proceeds according to the schedule

Blended track:
The student can take the course among an older study group

Employer connections

No

Exam schedules

Will be informed later by teacher.

International connections

No

Student workload

Student´s work load is approximately 135 hours in average

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Based on exam and assigments

Enrollment

22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Jouni Ropponen
Teacher in charge

Jouni Ropponen

Groups
  • LLKT22SV
    Business Logistics, online studies

Objective

You know how to generally define the concepts of logistics and supply chain.
You know the basic concepts and functions of logistics.
You are able to consider the economics of transportation as part of supply chain management.

Content

How do you define logistics?
How do you define the concept of supply chain?
What are logistic functions?
How are logistic functions evaluated and monitored in business?
Which factors affect the structure of the logistic system of a company?
What are the environmental effects of logistic functions?
How are the basics of logistics related to supply chain competence?

Materials

Will be informed later by the teacher

Teaching methods

Online studies at Learn -platform

Employer connections

No practical training included

Exam schedules

Re-exam can be taken in re-exam days that the teacher defines

International connections

The course is common with Logistics Engineering and Business Logistics exchange students and double degree programmes.

Student workload

The student´s work load is approximately 135 h.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on exam and/or assignments