General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle) Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level) Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
The courses TEK 255 Managerial economics and TEK250 Industrial management, or equivalent courses.
Aim
The aim of the course is to give a fundamental understanding of logistics and supply chain management, be familiar with logistics terminology and concepts, and be able to apply some basic models and methods for analysing and controlling material flows in supply chains.
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- describe the logistics and supply chain objectives and performance indicators.
- describe the processes, functions, flows and players in a logistics system.
- explain the design and roles of storage, materials handling, freight transports and packaging in physical material flows.
- define customer service and explain its role in logistics and supply chain management.
- define different logistics costs and tied up capital and related performance measures.
- describe the logistics system in a sustainability perspective.
- describe and compare alternative structures of the logistics system, including products, materials supply, production and distribution.
- describe the basics of design and control of the procurement/materials supply, customer order and forecasting processes.
- describe the basics of manufacturing planning and control.
- describe the basics of transport planning.
- describe, compare and apply the basic materials planning methods and lot sizing methods.
- describe the decoupling purposes for various types of inventories in the materials flow
- apply tied up capital analysis, ABC analysis and total logistics cost analysis.
- describe various logistics effects in supply chains and some concepts to gain increased collaboration in supply chains.
- describe and explain the role of some important logistics and supply chain information systems.
Content
The following themes are included:
- The context of the logistics system.
- The physical material flow (packaging, storage, materials handling, freight transportation).
- Goals and performances of the logistics system (customer service, cost, tied-up capital, environment).
- The structure of the logistics system (products, material supply, production, distribution).
- Planning and control of logistics and supply chains (demand management, materials planning, manufacturing planning and control, transport planning, material supply processes).
- Logistics collaboration in supply chains.
- Logistics information systems.
- Environmental aspects of logistics.
- Methods and tools for logistics development.
Organisation
The course includes lectures, exercises, seminars, assignments and a final written exam.
Literature
Jonsson, P. (2008), Logistics and supply chain management, McGraw-Hill.
Examination including compulsory elements
The examination is done through written and orally presenting and defending assignments and a final written exam.
Overview
Swedish nameLogistics and supply chain management
CodeTEK285
Credits7.5 Credits
OwnerMPSCM
Education cycleSecond-cycle
Main field of studyIndustrial Engineering and Management
DepartmentTECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Gunnar Stefansson