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Logistics safety and security (5 cr)

Code: LO00CP92-3003

General information


Enrollment

14.03.2022 - 29.04.2022

Timing

02.05.2022 - 20.06.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 150

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Logistics

Teachers

  • Raimo Päivärinta

Teacher in charge

Raimo Päivärinta

Groups

  • VV2021-2022
    Optional studies 2021-2022
  • LLKT19SM
    Business Logistics, part-time studies
  • LOKT19SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the role of security in the supply chain.
You understand the importance of safety, security and risk management in the supply chain.
You know the most common international agreements aiming at developing and securing the supply chain.
You are able to search for additional information concerning the main topics of the course.
You know how to define the common framework for a security plan.

Content

What does security mean in the context of a supply chain?
How is the transfer of information, money and goods described in relation to a process-based structure?
What factors affect security and risk management in international trade?
How are the general import conditions (data transfer, contracts, transportation, customs declaration, warehousing, delivery) guaranteed for the retailers and consumers?

Materials

All course materials are in Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
Materials and tasks and exams (multiple tasks at same time) are open in waves when the previous wave expires the next one will open immediately.
The whole course is implemented as waves.

Blended track:
You will expedite the course’s it means that if you have complete all the performances of this "wave" the next "wave” will open immediately and you could continue the performance according to your timetable.
The cuorse timetable should not be extended to fastening your performances but you must been aware that the following wave will not open before you have carried out all previous tasks / exams.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

a. use professional vocabulary and concepts and show their information-based know-how.
b.use the basic techniques of searching information in specific situations.
c. carry out individual tasks.
d. take customers, users and target groups into consideration.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field under guidance.
g. observe the ethical principles of the professional field in their actions.