Warehousing logistics (5 cr)

Objective

You know how to plan and scale warehouse spaces and work processes.
You know how to cost-efficiently manage material flows.
You know how to take into account work safety factors in warehousing.
You recognize warehousing as part of supply chain management.

Content

What is the purpose of warehousing?
How do you plan and scale warehouse spaces and work processes?
How do you choose the proper equipment for warehousing operations?
How is data management utilized in warehousing?
How can automation be used in warehousing?
How do you take into account work safety factors when planning, organizing and carrying out warehouse operations?
How can you influence the cost-efficiency and quality of warehousing operations?
How is warehousing related to supply chain competence?

Evaluation

a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
d. work together with customers, users and target groups.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.

Course material

In Moodle, teams, books + other learning environments

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
Based on Tuudon and peppi

Independent track:
The student and the employer elaborates a plan, which follows the content and targets of the course.

Blended track:
Make a agreement with the teacher in advance

RDI and work-related cooperation

No

Timing of exams and assignments

Based on XAMK schedule

Student workload

135 h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

1-5
Admitted / Abandoned

Qualifications

Completion of Basics of logistics, or equivalent knowledge, is required.