Industrial Engineering and Management Ba (C), Logistics, 6 credits

Aim

The purpose of this course is to gain an insight into various aspects of logistics rooted in logistics history with a focus on modern intermodal logistics, supply chains, The Toyota Way and different modelling methods within logistics and supply chains.

Course objectives

After completing the course students will be able to:
• Describe the history of logistics as well as have an understanding of its development,
• Describe different types of supply chains and startegies to handle these,
• Plan intermodal logistics solutions using network models and optimization,
• Apply mathematical models used in inventory management and forecasting,
• Apply production logistics concepts and processes based on the Toyota Way,
• Apply efficency calculations for decision making in logistics
• Explaining the complexity of the supply chain as well as its challenges, risks and terminology.

Content

The subjects in the course are mainly:

- The history of logistics
- Concepts in Supply Chain Management
- Production logistics with focus on the Toyota Way
- Reverse logistics
- Value stream mapping
- Inventory management and inventory modelling
- Network models and optimization of decision problems in logistics

Entry requirements

Industrial Engineering and Management BA (A), 18 credits. Mathematics BA (AB), 24 credits.

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

Teaching consists of lectures, seminars and project work.

The course includes lectures with theoretical issues raised based on real examples in transport and logistics.

Laboratory work: Mathematical models: This is mostly done with the help of network models and optimization methods in the computer lab. Statistical models for inventory management and production logistics are included. This part performs in groups of maximum two persons.

Examination form

L108: Laboratory with written report, 3 Credits
Grade scale: Two-grade scale

T107: Written exam, 3 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A-F o Fx

Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.

The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.

Examination restrictions

Students registered on this version of the syllabus have the right to be examined 3 times within 1 year according to the specified examination forms. After that, the examination form according to the latest valid version of the syllabus applies.

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A-F o Fx