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 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)

Materials

Moodle –materials o Journal Articles o Web-Links or 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

Employer connections

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.

Exam schedules

• 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!

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 methods and criteria

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.

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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