Logistics safety and securityLaajuus (5 cr)

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?

Accomplishment methods

The student is able to
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations
c. work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field
g) apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations.