ØAL111 Introduction to Business Logistics

Contents and structure

The course provides an overview of the functions of logistics in a business, as well as key challenges, objectives and means of action. The focus is on structural and process streamlining projects, and training is provided in thinking and acting from overall assessments, based on logistical principles.

The main parts of the course can be briefly summarized as follows:

• The structure of a logistics system and its central elements
• The logistics activities in a company
• Tools/means for improving logistics
• Typical potentials and trends in logistics

Learning Outcome

The course should give the students:

• Basic knowledge of key functions, objectives and tools within the logistics area
• Insight into how good logistics can contribute to a company's overall market and financial results
• Understanding of the importance of process orientation and holistic thinking in connection with improvement work
• Skills to master simple but important tools within logistics improvement work, including methodology for calculating logistics costs
• Flow mapping
• Establishment of total cost models for comparing action alternatives
• Calculation of flow-based and financial key figures for use in connection with analysis of the current situation and action alternatives
• Lead time analysis
• Tools for optimization in inventory management

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

Prior knowledge of business economics is recommended.

Teaching methods

Classroom teaching and assignment seminars combined with group work. Group-based guidance as needed.

Compulsory learning activities

2 group-based compulsory work requirements must be passed before the exam can be taken.

Approved work requirement is valid in the exam semester and 3 subsequent semesters.

Assessment

Written school exam, 4 hours. The exam can be held on a digital exam system.

The time and place for the exam will be announced on Studentweb.

Grade scale A-F, where F corresponds to fail.

Examination support material

All calculator models are allowed, with the following exceptions

- the calculator must not be able to receive/send

- the calculator must not be able to process symbolic mathematical expressions

- the calculator cannot be connected to the mains

- the calculator must not make noise

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