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?

Evaluation

The student is able to:
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
b. evaluate information sources critically
e. choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices

Study forms and methods

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Toteutuksella perehdytään älylogistiikan ICT-ratkaisuihin luentojen ja esimerkkiohjelmistojen käyttöön tutustuttavien harjoitusten avulla. Ohjelmistojen avulla optimoinnin, mallinnuksen ja simuloinnin käsitteet tulevat konkretisoiduiksi.

Evaluation scale

1-5