Intralogistics (5 cr)

Materials

Richards, Gwynne. Warehouse management : a complete guide to improving efficiency and minimizing costs in the modern warehouse. 2011 or 2018 published book or e-book.

Lecture materials related to the course can be found in the course workspace. Relevant open-source online material can also be used.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Further information

Avoin amk 15

Employer connections

Trade fairs, seminars, webinars, etc. that take place during the course can be included in the course. This will be discussed in more detail during the course.

Virtual portion

4

Student workload

Contac learning 8-16 lessons.
Independent studying about 120 hours.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 Sufficient:
The student demonstrates his / her competence in the subjects dealt with in the course, identifies the topics dealt with in the course and understands their importance for the intralogistics.

2 Satisfactory:
In addition to the above, the student can describe the topics covered in the course systematically and knows how to apply them.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3 Good:
In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to justify the effects of different solutions and to make informed choices between options.

4 Very good:
In addition to the above, the student demonstrates the ability to apply what he or she has learned and to evaluate the solutions and their effects analytically.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent:
In addition to the above, the student demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the course topics and the ability to structure and analyze the effects of solutions in a broader context. It also demonstrates innovation in applying what they have learned to different situations.

Exam schedules

Exam schedule will be told in the beginning of the course.

Teaching language

en

Teaching methods

Course includes lectures and returnable learning assignments. There is high possibility that due to COVID19 lectures cannot be held in classroom, but will be replaced with online or distance learning. Participants will be informed about the practices latest in the beginning of September

Assignments are done as independent work. The assignments are described in the course workspace. All assignments are either individual assignments or group assignments (described in course workspace) and their due dates will be confirmed as the course progresses.

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of logistics practices, processes and technologies.

Content

The course covers the following main themes:
- Inventories and warehousing principles,
- Intralogistics process,
- Warehousing technology,
- Forklifts and conveyors,
- Automation and robotics in Intralogistics

Objective

When physical goods are purchased, stored or sold the performance of intralogistics always has a significant impact on the success of the stakeholders in supply chain. The principles of smart warehousing and well-working intralogistics apply to web shops, manufacturing industry, retail sector and companies providing logistics services. Suitable intralogistics processes and technologies are a competitive advantage as well in domestic markets as in global supply chains. In this course, you will get familiar with warehousing and intralogistics practices, processes and technologies that make it possible for supply chains to offer fast and high quality services.

In this course you will learn
- Meaning of intralogistics and warehousing for businesses,
- Suitability of different warehousing solutions,
- Integration of the intralogistics process with other company processes
- Principles about utilization of warehouse technology and automation

After completing this course, you will understand the basics of effective intralogistics, are able to evaluate the differences between different warehouse technologies, and know the steps and implications of an intralogistics process for other operations in supply chain.

Competences: intralogistics, engineering practice, communication and team-working.

Learning outcome: You will understand the key concepts and theories of intralogistics.