Logistics Services (5 cr)
Code: 306500214-3002
General information
Enrollment
02.01.2019 - 14.01.2019
Timing
07.01.2019 - 26.04.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Logistics and Marine Technology
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Logistics
Teachers
- Eeva-Liisa Kauhanen
- Juhani Heikkinen
Teacher in charge
Juhani Heikkinen
Groups
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LL16S
Objective
The student can explain the special nature of logistics services, he/she knows the business environment of logistics service providers (LSPs), he/she can produce new service ideas using service matrices as a tool for planning effective services and plan the productization of logistics services. The student knows the principle of activity based costing and can use it in logistics service processes. The student can analyse the business of a LSP and write a consulting report suggesting development ideas for the company. The student is aware of sustainable development´s requirements in LSP´s business.
Location and time
The student can take the course together with an older student group.
Materials
The material is informed in Moodle.
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
The student proceeds according to the time schedule.
Independent track:
The course assignment can be made for the student´s own employer.
Blended track:
The student can take the course together with an older student group.
Employer connections
No practical training included
Exam schedules
No re-exam
International connections
The course is common with Logistics Engineering and Business Logistics exchange students and double degree programmes.
Completion alternatives
The course assignment can be made for the student´s own employer.
Student workload
The student´s work load is approximately 135 h.
Further information
The course assignment consists of a written report and group discussions.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment is based on Moodle exams and course assignment.
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
The student does not pass the Moodle exams and/or the course assignment.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The average grade of Moodle exams and course assignment is 50-69%.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The average grade of Moodle exams and course assignment is 70-89%.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The average grade of Moodle exams and course assignment is 90-100%.