Course - Logistics Systems and Simulation Modeling - TLOG2011
Logistics Systems and Simulation Modeling
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)
Recommended previous knowledge
TLOG1015, TLOG2008, TLOG2009
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