Study Guide

Objective

The student knows the processes and goals of logistics and supply chain management.
He/she knows the role of supply chain management in modern business and the role of sustainability in logistics.
He/she understands how environmental impacts on product design, procurement, production, packaging, warehousing, transportation and delivery are reduced and measured.
The student understands the importance of recycling and how reserve logistics systems operate.

Competences: Economics and Financial Management Competence, Sustainable Development Competence

Content

- Processes and goals of logistics

- Supply chain management

- Supply chain ethics and codes of conduct

- Measuring sustainability in supply chains

- Inbound logistics (purchasing, warehousing, inventory management)

- Outbound logistics (packaging, distribution)

- Material management, transport management, outsourcing

- Sustainable Supply Chain Management (circular economy, recycling and environmentally friendly packaging)

- Sustainable transportation, waste management and energy consumption

Location and time

03.09.2024
12.30 - 15.00
A205
Adrian Braun
Lecture
Introduction to the study unit
Assignment instructions

06.09.2024
09.00 - 11.30
A318
Adrian Braun
Lecture

12.09.2024
12.30 - 15.00
A205
Adrian Braun
Lecture


13.09.2024
12.30 - 15.00
C203
Adrian Braun
Lecture


16.09.2024
12.30 - 15.00
A205
Adrian Braun
Lecture


17.09.2024
09.00 - 11.30
C217
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Lecture


24.09.2024
09.00 - 11.30
A320
Adrian Braun
Lecture


25.09.2024
09.00 - 11.30
C217
Adrian Braun
Lecture


04.10.2024
09.00 - 11.30
A142
Adrian Braun
Presentations Session
(40% of your grade)

11.10.2024
09.00 - 11.30
A320
Exam
(60% of your grade/ previous sessions could be used to discuss clarifying issues regarding the exam)

Teaching methods

• Processes and goals of logistics
• Supply chain management
• Supply chain ethics and codes of conduct
• Measuring sustainability in supply chains
• Inbound logistics (purchasing, warehousing, inventory management)
• Outbound logistics (packaging, distribution)
• Material management, transport management, outsourcing
• Forestry as specific case sector
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management (circular economy, recycling and environmentally friendly packaging)
Sustainable transportation, waste management and energy consumption

Exam schedules

Exam:

• Exam will be at the campus, in the classroom A205!
• Date: October 11th, 2024 – 09:00 - 11:30!
• 60 % of the grade!
• Partly multiple choice items!
• Partly in essays formats! Please take the instructions into account!
– Unless not precisely stated, do not answer in bullet points, please use complete sentences!

Presentation part:

Course work individually or in pairs will be 40 % of your grade!
Presentations will be on October 4th 2024
Presentations will be 15-20 minutes plus 5-10 minutes discussion!

Choose a company as suggested in the classroom and explain their supply chain situation and what matters for them in terms of regional and global logistics! As a hint, it might be more insightful to choose a production company, instead a service sector company.

• Explain why you have chosen the company and introduce the enterprise!
• Describe the inbound and outbound logistics situation of the company! At which point are they in the supply chain, meaning from whom do they receive supplies and for whom are their products supplies?
• How could you measure sustainability in the supply chain for the company?
• What are the major obstacles for transportation and logistics in the market(s) of your case company?
• Give recommendations, what could be done to improve supply chain management in the company?
• Add freely anything else that seems to matter for your case and the task!

Further information

Plagiarism and use of references:
Please notice that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Turnitin) will be used.
Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions.
Please download the essay template and the referencing instructions here: https://www.lapinamk.fi/en/Students/Forms-and-guidelines
https://lib.luc.fi/c.php?g=662513&p=4803830
Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Programme Regulations.
The utilisation of AI tools (such as for example Chat GPT) is forbidden for any kind of written assignment task that is given, in order to prevent to diminish the individual learning experience.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Processes and goals of logistics:
The student knows the basic principles of logistics and he/she understands sustainability aspect of logistics.

Level 2
Processes and goals of logistics:
The student is able to explain the basic principles of logistics and he/she understands extensively sustainability aspect of logistics.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Processes and goals of logistics:
The student understands basic principles of logistics.
He/she is able to analyse how different methods in sustainable logistics can have a positive impact on both business and environment.

Level 4
Processes and goals of logistics:
The student has good knowledge of basic principles of logistics.
He/she can evaluate justifying how different methods in sustainable logistics can have a positive impact on both business and environment.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Processes and goals of logistics:
The student has a command of the principles of logistics.
He/she is able to critically assess the role of sustainable logistics in modern day business world.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the assignments/ requirements according to instructions or does not attend the learning situations at all. He/she does not pass the assignments and/or the exam as required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

2: The student explains the basic principles of logistics and he/she interprets sustainability aspect of logistics.

1:The student knows the basic principles of logistics and he/she understands sustainability aspect of logistics.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

4: The student has good understanding of basic principles in logistics.
He/she is able to distinguish how different methods in sustainable logistics can have a positive impact on both business and environment

3:The student understands basic principles of logistics.
He/she is able to analyse how different methods in sustainable logistics can have a positive impact on both business and environment.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has full command of the principles of logistics. He/she is able to critically assess the role of sustainable logistics in modern day business world.

Qualifications

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