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

Until further notice, we intend to have the course on campus and not online. Learning materials and schedule are accessible as usual in Moodle and Peppi.

Programme
Sustainable Logistics 2022

29.03.2022
12.30 - 16.00
A309

05.04.2022
09.00 - 11.30
A309

07.04.2022
09.00 - 11.30
A205

11.04.2022
12.30 - 16.00
A320

13.04.2022
12.30 - 16.00
A309

19.04.2022
12.30 - 16.00
A309

27.04.2022
12.30 - 16.00
A309

11.05.2022
09.00 - 11.30
A142

12.05.2022
09.00 - 11.30
A309

18.05.2022
09.00 - 11.30
A320

Materials

Moodle –materials
o Journal Articles
o Web-Links
o Reports (Corporate, Governmental)

Teaching methods

Assessment is based on the process and actual skills and knowledge evaluation.

Moodle-exam 60%
Group work presentations 40%
Additional Assignments (Pass-Fail)


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.

• 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

Exam schedules

• Exam will be at the campus, in the classroom A320!
• Date: May 18, 2022 – 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!

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 methods and criteria

Plagiarism and use of references:

Please notice that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Ouriginal) 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 thesis template and the referencing instructions here: https://www.lapinamk.fi/en/Students/Study-Guide,-Degree-Programme-Students/Thesis
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 Degree Regulations.

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)

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

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

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 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.

Grade 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.

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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