Intelligent transport systems (ITS) (5 cr)

Objective

You understand the key aspects of ITS.
You can apply IT tools to improve logistics processes.
You know the benefits of ITS systems.
You know the limitations and impediments in ITS implementation.
You know the properties and status of enabling technologies .
You know different kinds of data sources and are able to assess the reliability of a source.
You are able to use the most suitable means of communication, work in a team and follow the business code of conduct in electronic communication.
You know how to utilize ITS to enhance supply chain management.

Content

How ITS systems can support logistics processes and society,
particularly sustainability ?
? What kind of systems and vendors there are?
What are the benefits of ITS?
What are the limitations and impediments in ITS?
How can you use ICT tools in logistics management processes?
How can you use different kinds of data sources and assess their reliability.
How to use the the most suitable means of communication and effectively work in a team and follow the business code of conduct in electronic communication?
How to utilize ITS to enhance supply chain management?

Course material

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Study forms and methods

If the student wishes to follow an individual learning track, the student writes a plan on the individual learning track. The plan has to be approved by their work place and must comply with the learning outcomes of the course. The individual learning track must be presented to and agreed with the teacher prior to the course start.

Timing of exams and assignments

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Student workload

5 cr / 135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.