Basics of Logistics and Purchasing (4 cr)
Code: TE00BQ19-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.12.2020 - 13.01.2021
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 11.01.2021 - 26.03.2021
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 4 cr
- Local portion
- 4 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Engineering and Business
- Campus
- Kupittaa Campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
Evaluation scale
H-5
Objective
Student is able to define different elements of logistics, costs and logistical features of products. Student understands the importance of logistics according strategy implantation and having competitive advance and economic situation of the enterprise.
Student is able to determine functions of organization or network from first supplier to end user.
Student is able to choose the most cost efficient procedures with the best service level.
Student understands the meaning of demand and is able to plan level of inventory with the simple methods.
Student is able to decide suitable methods of transportation according products logistical features and volume.
In this course the student will also focus on the central purchasing operations. The student is then able to
- define the key concepts of purchasing
- recognize the main areas of competence in purchasing
Content
Determining term of logistics and connection with basic operations of enterprise. Various elements of logistics. Consist of costs of logistics. Logistical features of goods. Demand and it’s figures and forecasting. Packaging and transportation units. Forms of transport.
basic operations of a purchasing