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Packages and conveyors (5 cr)

Code: LO00CP84-3001

General information


Enrollment

02.01.2019 - 14.01.2019

Timing

01.01.2019 - 28.04.2019

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Logistics

Teachers

  • Lassi Leppänen

Teacher in charge

Lassi Leppänen

Groups

  • LOKT17SP

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?

Location and time

To be agreed with teacher before starting the course.

Materials

In Moodle

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
According to schedule in 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

Does not include separate training. Course assignments in Moodle.

Exam schedules

In Exam

Completion alternatives

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

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.