Course - Supply chain and transport logistics - TS200314
Supply chain and transport logistics
About
About the course
Course content
- Types of material flow in logistics
- Logistics performance measurement system in the maritime sector
- Forecasts, inventory management, production planning, distribution, and purchasing in maritime logistics
- Value of ICT in maritime logistics
- Value creation in the maritime industry within supply chain perspective
- Sustainable maritime logistics as a competitive strategy
- Generic supply chain strategies and related concepts
- Return logistics and circular economy principles
- Environment issues in transport sector
- Ports as gateways of goods for export and import
- Intermodal transportation and containerization
Learning outcome
- Learning Outcome - Knowledge: - Apply scientific methodology and methods for developing comprehensive written reports focused on maritime logistics.- Understand and interpret international and national regulations for sustainable and environmentally responsible development within maritime logistics.- Independently update knowledge within the field through literature searches, engagement with academic and industry communities, and reflective practice.
- Learning Outcomes - Skills: - Utilize foundational theories and findings from applied research to effectively plan and manage sustainable logistics chains within the maritime sector. - Demonstrate competence in forecasting, inventory management, production planning, and distribution, specific to maritime logistics. - Deliver structured written and oral presentations on complex topics related to maritime logistics and contribute to strategic planning within organizations.
- Learning Outcomes - Competence: - Engage in professional discussions with a clear understanding of sustainable and competitive strategies in maritime logistics, including circular economy and return logistics principles.- Convey specialized knowledge in intermodal transportation, ports as trade gateways, and environmental issues in logistics, both in writing and orally.- Foster sustainable innovation by adapting supply chain strategies and contributing to the development of good practice in maritime logistics.
Learning methods and activities
Educational methods: Lecture, group exercises
Further on evaluation
3 hour individual school exam (60%) Folders (40%) Students will prepare 1 group work in a folder. Group work is included in the assessment, and participants in each group get the same grade. Both exam and folder must be passed.
New and postponed exam: it is possible to take a written 3-hour school exam as a postponed exam. If a group has not received a passing grade on one or more of the answers in the folder, the group can, on the condition that all group members agree, be allowed to submit a folder with improved work in case of a postponed exam. If the student waits until the next ordinary exam, a new task must be solved. The student has the right to a postponed exam only in the part where the student has had a valid absence or has failed. New and postponed exams are organized the following semester.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Shipping management (432SM)
Required previous knowledge
TS200214 - Maritime procurement and supplier relations.
Course materials
Will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
Subject areas
- Nautic
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Re-sit examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.