Logistics 1, Course, - Luleå University of Technology

COURSE SYLLABUS

Logistics 1 7.5 credits

Logistik 1

First cycle, T0002N

Version

Course syllabus valid: Autumn 2021 Sp 1 - Present

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Education level First cycle	Grade scale G U 3 4 5	Subject Industrial Logistic	Subject group (SCB) Industrial Engineering and Management
Main field of study Industrial and Management Engineering

Entry requirements

In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and documented skills in English language and abilities equal to the aims of the courses Calculus (M0029M) 7,5 credits/ Differential calculus (M0047M) 7,5 credits and Mathematical Statistics (S0001M) 7,5 credits, or equivalent knowledge.

More information about English language requirements

Selection

The selection is based on 1-165 credits.

Course Aim

The student shall after the course be able to:
• Describe the logistical concepts and terms related to both internal and external logistics.
• Apply calculations related to production and material requirement planning, inventory management, capacity planning, forecasting, order management and distribution.
• Identify and formulate business problems related to the logistical areas such as production planning and inventory control.
• Analyze and discuss solutions to logistics problems that businesses may encounter

Contents

Definition of logistics and the concept of logistics. The functions of the logistics systems. Examples of logistics functions are production control, inventory, warehousing, transportation, materials handling, order processing, information handling, and procurement. The logistics system\'s relationship to its environment, to other functions in the company, to other companies, and to the society as a whole.

Realization

Each course occasion´s language and form is stated and appear on the course page on Luleå University of Technology's website.

Lectures, seminars, computer work shops and assignments.

Examination

If there is a decision on special educational support, in accordance with the Guideline Student's rights and obligations at Luleå University of Technology, an adapted or alternative form of examination can be provided.

Written examination, compulsory attendances at seminars.

Remarks

Students must register for the courses themselves, or contact ETS educational administration eduets@ltu.se, not later than three days after the quarter commences. Failure to do so can result in the place being lost. This rule also applies to students with a guaranteed place.

Examiner

Björn Samuelsson

Transition terms

The course T0002N is equal to IET064

Literature. Valid from Autumn 2018 Sp 1 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)

Anders Segerstedt, Logistik med fokus på material- och produktionsstyrning. Liber, ISBN 9789147113491
Patrik Jonsson, Stig-Arne Mattsson: Logistik : läran om effektiva materialflöden. Studentlitteratur, ISBN 9789144110776

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Course offered by

Department of Social Sciences, Technology and Arts

Modules

Code	Description	Grade scale	HP	Status	From period	Title
0001	Written exam	G U 3 4 5	4.50	Mandatory	A07
0002	Required assignments	U G#	3.00	Mandatory	A07

Study guidance

Study guidance for the course is to be found in our learning platform Canvas before the course starts. Students applying for single subject courses get more information in the Welcome letter. You will find the learning platform via My LTU.

Syllabus established

The syllabus was established on February 28, 2007 and is valid from the autumn term 2007.

Last revised

by Director of Undergraduate Studies Daniel Örtqvist, Department of Social Sciences, Technology and Arts 17 Feb 2021

Published:7 November 2013

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