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Packages and conveyorsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: LO00CP84

Credits

5 op

Objective

You are familiar with the most common conveyors and where they are most commonly used.
You are familiar with the significance and purpose of packaging in a logistic chain.
You are familiar with the characteristics and purpose of packaging materials.
You know how to take into account the characteristics of goods when packing them.
You are familiar with the environmental effects of conveyors and packaging in a supply chain.

Content

What are the most common types of conveyors and where are they most commonly used?
What are the objectives and purpose of packaging in a logistic chain?
What are the most common packaging materials and where are they most commonly used?
What is the purpose of planning of packaging in a logistic chain?
How does legislation affect the production and usage of packaging materials and handling of packaging waste?
What are the environmental effects of packages and conveyors in a supply chain?

Further information

No prerequisities.

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

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

Jouni Ropponen

Groups
  • LOKT21SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the most common conveyors and where they are most commonly used.
You are familiar with the significance and purpose of packaging in a logistic chain.
You are familiar with the characteristics and purpose of packaging materials.
You know how to take into account the characteristics of goods when packing them.
You are familiar with the environmental effects of conveyors and packaging in a supply chain.

Content

What are the most common types of conveyors and where are they most commonly used?
What are the objectives and purpose of packaging in a logistic chain?
What are the most common packaging materials and where are they most commonly used?
What is the purpose of planning of packaging in a logistic chain?
How does legislation affect the production and usage of packaging materials and handling of packaging waste?
What are the environmental effects of packages and conveyors in a supply chain?

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:

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)

Further information

No prerequisities.

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

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
  • Jouni Ropponen
Teacher in charge

Jouni Ropponen

Groups
  • LOKT21SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the most common conveyors and where they are most commonly used.
You are familiar with the significance and purpose of packaging in a logistic chain.
You are familiar with the characteristics and purpose of packaging materials.
You know how to take into account the characteristics of goods when packing them.
You are familiar with the environmental effects of conveyors and packaging in a supply chain.

Content

What are the most common types of conveyors and where are they most commonly used?
What are the objectives and purpose of packaging in a logistic chain?
What are the most common packaging materials and where are they most commonly used?
What is the purpose of planning of packaging in a logistic chain?
How does legislation affect the production and usage of packaging materials and handling of packaging waste?
What are the environmental effects of packages and conveyors in a supply chain?

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

135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Further information

No prerequisities.

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

09.01.2023 - 29.04.2023

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
  • Jouni Ropponen
Teacher in charge

Jouni Ropponen

Groups
  • LOKT20SM1
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the most common conveyors and where they are most commonly used.
You are familiar with the significance and purpose of packaging in a logistic chain.
You are familiar with the characteristics and purpose of packaging materials.
You know how to take into account the characteristics of goods when packing them.
You are familiar with the environmental effects of conveyors and packaging in a supply chain.

Content

What are the most common types of conveyors and where are they most commonly used?
What are the objectives and purpose of packaging in a logistic chain?
What are the most common packaging materials and where are they most commonly used?
What is the purpose of planning of packaging in a logistic chain?
How does legislation affect the production and usage of packaging materials and handling of packaging waste?
What are the environmental effects of packages and conveyors in a supply chain?

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:

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)

Further information

No prerequisities.

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

09.01.2023 - 28.04.2023

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
  • Jouni Ropponen
Teacher in charge

Jouni Ropponen

Groups
  • LOKT20SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the most common conveyors and where they are most commonly used.
You are familiar with the significance and purpose of packaging in a logistic chain.
You are familiar with the characteristics and purpose of packaging materials.
You know how to take into account the characteristics of goods when packing them.
You are familiar with the environmental effects of conveyors and packaging in a supply chain.

Content

What are the most common types of conveyors and where are they most commonly used?
What are the objectives and purpose of packaging in a logistic chain?
What are the most common packaging materials and where are they most commonly used?
What is the purpose of planning of packaging in a logistic chain?
How does legislation affect the production and usage of packaging materials and handling of packaging waste?
What are the environmental effects of packages and conveyors in a supply chain?

Teaching methods

Englanniksi
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:

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)

Further information

No prerequisities.

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

09.01.2023 - 29.04.2023

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
  • Jouni Ropponen
Teacher in charge

Jouni Ropponen

Groups
  • LOKT20SM2
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the most common conveyors and where they are most commonly used.
You are familiar with the significance and purpose of packaging in a logistic chain.
You are familiar with the characteristics and purpose of packaging materials.
You know how to take into account the characteristics of goods when packing them.
You are familiar with the environmental effects of conveyors and packaging in a supply chain.

Content

What are the most common types of conveyors and where are they most commonly used?
What are the objectives and purpose of packaging in a logistic chain?
What are the most common packaging materials and where are they most commonly used?
What is the purpose of planning of packaging in a logistic chain?
How does legislation affect the production and usage of packaging materials and handling of packaging waste?
What are the environmental effects of packages and conveyors in a supply chain?

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:

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)

Further information

No prerequisities.