Logistics planning (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to take into account the life cycle of a product in logistics planning.
You are able to identify and prioritize logistic development needs in the demand-supply chain.
You are able to calculate the total costs of logistics operations.
You are able to network with different operators, specialists and companies.

Content

How is inventory management defined by inventory management principles?
How is the success of inventory management assessed using key figures?
What must be taken into account in the design of warehouses?
How are the company´s total logistics costs calculated?

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.

Qualifications

Completion of Warehousing logistics, or equivalent knowledge.