Logistics services (5 cr)
Code: LL00CP58-3002
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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LLKT18SD
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LOKT18SD
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LO16S
Objective
You are able to explain the features of logistics services and are familiar with the global business environment of logistics service providers (LSPs) and their role in global demand-supply chains.
You are able to produce new effective customer-based service ideas using service matrices in your planning and plan the productization of logistics services.
You are familiar with the principle of activity-based costing and are able to use it in logistics service processes.
You are able to network with different operators, specialists and companies.
You are able to analyse the business of LSP.
You are aware of the requirements of sustainable development in the business operations of LSP.
You are able to develop a LSP business as an employee or entrepreneur.
Content
What are the features of logistics services?
How do you plan and productize new logistics services?
What is LSP business and business environment?
How should the principles of sustainability be taken into account in LSP business?
What is the role of LSP in demand-supply chains?
How do you implement quality and environmental impact control systems in LSP?
What are the special features in developing logistics services?
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%.
Qualifications
Basics of logistics