Sustainable Logistics (5cr)
Code: R301DL59OJ-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 05.10.2020 - 16.03.2021
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 29.03.2021 - 31.07.2021
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Economics R
- Campus
- Rantavitikka, Jokiväylä 11, Rovaniemi
- Teaching languages
- English
- Degree programmes
- International Business
Evaluation scale
H-5
Objective
The student knows the processes and goals of logistics and supply chain management.
He/she knows the role of supply chain management in modern business and the role of sustainability in logistics.
He/she understands how environmental impacts on product design, procurement, production, packaging, warehousing, transportation and delivery are reduced and measured.
The student understands the importance of recycling and how reserve logistics systems operate.
Competences: Economics and Financial Management Competence, Sustainable Development Competence
Content
- Processes and goals of logistics
- Supply chain management
- Supply chain ethics and codes of conduct
- Measuring sustainability in supply chains
- Inbound logistics (purchasing, warehousing, inventory management)
- Outbound logistics (packaging, distribution)
- Material management, transport management, outsourcing
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management (circular economy, recycling and environmentally friendly packaging)
- Sustainable transportation, waste management and energy consumption
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Level 1
Processes and goals of logistics:
The student knows the basic principles of logistics and he/she understands sustainability aspect of logistics.
Level 2
Processes and goals of logistics:
The student is able to explain the basic principles of logistics and he/she understands extensively sustainability aspect of logistics.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Level 3
Processes and goals of logistics:
The student understands basic principles of logistics.
He/she is able to analyse how different methods in sustainable logistics can have a positive impact on both business and environment.
Level 4
Processes and goals of logistics:
The student has good knowledge of basic principles of logistics.
He/she can evaluate justifying how different methods in sustainable logistics can have a positive impact on both business and environment.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Level 5
Processes and goals of logistics:
The student has a command of the principles of logistics.
He/she is able to critically assess the role of sustainable logistics in modern day business world.
Qualifications
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