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TLOG2009

Optimization of Logistics Systems

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

Academic content

  • Linear programming and optimization;
  • Integer programming
  • Network models
  • Optimization problems arising in logistics systems;
  • Non-linear models with a focus on problems from logistics;
  • Forecasting models, demand forecasting

Learning outcome

The subject is compulsory in the 2nd semester of the study program INGLOG (Program subject basis subject 2), and should concretely contribute to providing a basic understanding of operations research and skills in modeling and optimizing key issues in logistics, e.g. production planning, transport planning, capacity and resource planning.

Knowledge:

The course will convey the following knowledge to the candidate

  • General knowledge of linear programming (LP) and optimization
  • Specific knowledge of the use of LP and optimization for key issues within logistics, e.g. production planning, capacity and resource planning, transport and distribution networks
  • Specific knowledge of integer programming
  • Specific knowledge of solving/optimizing non-linear systems
  • Specific knowledge of forecasting

Skills:

The candidate must be able to:

  • Build models for various logistics-related problems such as production planning, capacity and resource planning, transport and distribution planning, and find an optimized solution.
  • Build models and find optimized solutions with integrality restrictions.
  • Build models and find optimized solutions for non-linear issues in logistics and value chain management, e.g. order quantity or facility location.
  • Carry out forecasting for demand and sales data with seasonal variations

General skills:

The candidate must be able to

  • Understand the role of optimization from an economic and logistic perspective
  • Apply optimization in logistics and value chain management in general and in particular with regard to the new developments in the digitization era.
  • Understand the role of optimization and planning discipline and its contribution to a more sustainable future in logistics operations in general.

Learning methods and activities

PC-based lectures and exercises. Lectures will be through the usage of PC and interactive with the class. Individual exercises with submission.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercise

Further on evaluation

Written digital school exam.

Compulsory work: 6 exercises. 5 must be passed in order to sit for the exam.

Compulsory activity from previous semesters can be approved by the department.

The continuation exam can be changed to an oral exam.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Logistics - Engineering (FTHINGLOG)

Course materials

1) Textbook: Practical Management Science, Winston & Albright, 6th edition, Cengage Learning, 2018.

2) Lecture Notes, Handouts

Subject areas

  • Engineering

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.

Re-sit examination - Summer 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.