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TLOG2011

Logistics Systems and Simulation Modeling

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 Aggregate score

About

About the course

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to Logistic Systems, Automation, and Digitalization

  • Overview of Logistic Systems
  • Automation in Logistics Systems
  • Digitalization in Logistics
  • Case Studies

Module 2: Stochastic Simulation and Inventory Management under Uncertainty

  • Introduction to stochastic spreadsheet simulation
  • Inventory management under uncertainty - policies and performance metrics
  • Simulation modeling of inventory management systems

Module 3: Discrete Event Simulation of Logistic Systems

  • Introduction to advanced computer simulation, and digital twin technology
  • Introduction to Discrete Event Simulation (DES) & simulation software
  • Simulation modeling and analysis of the logistics systems

Learning outcome

This is a specialization course in the 4th semester of the INGLOG study program. The course consists of three modules:

Knowledge:

After completing the course, the candidate will have specific knowledge about:

  • Logistical systems, automation, and digitalization of such systems
  • Inventory management under uncertainty, various policies, and their simulation
  • Safety Stock, Service Level, and Fill Rate
  • Simulation of a real logistical system using DES software.

Ferdigheter:

After taking the course, the candidate will be able to

  • understand various logistical systems, automation, and digitalization technologies in logistics
  • evaluate the automation of a logistical system, or apply a digitalization technology
  • build simulation models for inventory management under uncertainty, and analyze the obtained results
  • build and run a DES model for a simple production or warehouse system by using a software

General competence

After taking the course, the candidate will have a good understanding of

  • innovation and innovative thinking
  • Systems Thinking, and problem-solving

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises, simulation laboratory, semester project.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises
  • Exercises

Further on evaluation

In order to improve the final grade all parts must be taken again.

Re-sit school exam may be changed to oral exam.

Specific conditions

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

Course materials

Will be specified at semester start.

Subject areas

  • Engineering
  • Engineering Subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 60/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.
Assignment
Weighting 40/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Re-sit examination - Summer 2026

School exam
Weighting 60/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.