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Warehouse Technologies and Material Management (5cr)

Code: 3061145-1002

General information


Timing
01.09.2016 - 31.12.2016
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Automotive and Transportation Engineering
Teachers
Kari Jalkanen
Course
3061145

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Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to:
- use the key material management methods
- measuring the effectiveness of materials management
- describe the storage process
- establish an appropriate warehouse layout
- select suitable and appropriate warehousing equipment into a warehouse
- draw up a plan for the placement of items
- analyze how the cost of storage can be reduced by the use of different warehouse technologies
- describe the importance of good packaging to supply chain flexibility and efficiency

Content

- Material Control methods and operations management
- ABC-analysis
- Planning of operation and safety stock
- Measuring the effectiveness of Material Control
- Warehouse operational processes
- Warehouse layout
- Storage location system and product placement
- Storage and handling technologies
- Warehouse automation
- Warehouse IT solutions
- Packaging systems

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