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

Programme
Sustainable Logistics 2025

11.03.2025
9:00-15:00
A 147 Adrian Braun Special Session prior to the study unit connected to Sustainable Leadership. Workshop with students and teachers from Turiba University (Latvia) and South East Missouri University (USA).

27.03.2025
12.30 - 15.00
A321
Adrian Braun
Lecture


02.04.2025
09.00 - 11.30
A142
Adrian Braun
Lecture


03.04.2025
12.30 - 15.00
A321
Adrian Braun
Lecture

07.04.2025
12.30 - 15.00
A321
Adrian Braun
Lecture


10.04.2025
9.00 - 11.30
A321
Adrian Braun
Lecture


16.04.2025
12.30 - 15.00
A321
Adrian Braun
Lecture


22.04.2025
9.00 - 11.30
A321
Adrian Braun
Lecture





24.04.2025
9.00 - 11.30
A321
Adrian Braun
Lecture





29.04.2025
9.00 - 11.30
A321
Adrian Braun
Lecture



08.05.2025
09.00 - 11.30
A309
Adrian Braun
Presentations Session
(40% of your grade)

13.05.2025
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

• 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

Teaching methods

Learning process is organized through the project work and problem-solving process. It includes teamwork, team tasks, independent studies and knowledge acquisition activities.

Learning materials and schedule are accessible as usual in Moodle and Peppi.

International connections

Special Session prior to the study unit connected to Sustainable Leadership. Workshop with students and teachers from Turiba University (Latvia) and South East Missouri University (USA).

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)

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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