Vastuullinen logistiikka (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Tavoitteet

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

Sisältö

- 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

Aika ja paikka

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 2024


26.03.2024
09.00 - 11.30
A142
Adrian Braun
Lecture
Introduction to the study unit
Assignment instructions


02.04.2024
09.00 - 11.30
A206
Adrian Braun
Lecture


08.04.2024
9.00 - 11.30
A309
Adrian Braun
Lecture

09.04.2024
12.30 - 15.00
A142
Adrian Braun
Lecture

18.04.2024
13.00 - 16.00
Eric Raunio
Adrian Braun
Excursion: Visiting Metsähallitus – Finnish Forest Administration in Pilke House
Guest Lecture: Eric Raunio (Metsähallitus)



22.04.2024
9.00 - 11.30
A142
Adrian Braun
Lecture


29.04.2024
09.00 - 11.30
A309




Adrian Braun
Lecture
03.05.2024
09.00 - 11.30
A142


Adrian Braun
Presentations Session I
(40% of your grade)

07.05.2024
09.00 - 11.30
A318
Adrian Braun
Presentations Session II
(40% of your grade)


13.05.2023
09.00 - 11.30
A205
Adrian Braun Exam
(60% of your grade/ previous sessions could be used to discuss clarifying issues regarding the exam)

Oppimateriaalit

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

Opetusmenetelmät

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

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

Excursion to Finnish Forest Administration on April 18th 2024 in the afternoon. Guest Lecture provided in Pilke House in Rovaniemi by Forestry Expert Eric Raunio (Metsähallitus). Practicial insights of supply chains and logistics around the Finnish forestry sector.

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

• Exam will be at the campus, in the classroom A205!
• Date: May 13, 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!

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Presentation part:

Course work individually or in pairs will be 40 % of your grade!
Presentations will be on May 3, 2024 and May 7, 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!

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (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.

Esitietovaatimukset

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Lisätiedot

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.