Green logisticsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You will get familiar with the development of operations where green logistics is concerned You will understand the relationship of environmental issues related to the distribution: packaging, storaging, waste management, traffic noise, emissions and fuel consumption etc. You will learn how to develop and manage green supply chain You will learn applicable methodologies and toolsfor green logistics management

Content

Why the green logistics is important and what is the impact of green logistics management? What kind of technological solutions are in use or foreseen for the development of green logistics? What kind of methodologies and tools can be applied to minimize the harmful environemntal impact of logistic operations?

Qualifications

Not required to have any prior know-how or skills.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

b. to evaluate information sources critically c. to work as a responsible team member e. to choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices f. to show own ability for the goal orientationand to promote teams’ goal-oriented operations