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Continuing Education

Sustainable Logistics and Global Distribution

Tampere University

Extent

5 ECTS

Course dates

14.1.2022-29.4.2022

Application period

28.10.2021-3.1.2022

Fees

750,00 € + VAT 24 % (930.00 €)

Faculty or school

Faculty of Built Environment

Language of instruction

English

Study fields

Construction

Technology and Natural Sciences

Organising unit

Tree – Continuing Education

Study level

Other studies

The development of the operating environment and technology is also rapidly changing the logistics labour market, field of work and competence needs. Needs arise, among other things, as a result of digitalisation, the growing importance of environmental considerations and new service models for transport, propulsion and energy solutions, such as e-transport. The training offers an opportunity to develop competence as an expert in the field of logistics.

On completion of this course you

will be able to describe sustainable logistics and global distribution
will be able to identify the operational environment of and the challenges in international logistics
are familiar with the decision trade-offs that have to be made when selecting appropriate distribution strategies
have critical awareness of the impact of logistics on the environment and are familiar with the concepts of 'people, planet, profit' and 'triple bottom line' and their relevance in logistics
can examine the decisions behind efficient and sustainable freight transport
can describe how changes in supply chain can effect freight transport decisions and vice versa
appreciate the employment opportunities arising from successful completion of the course.

This course is one part of a three-course academic module and it is possible to complete only this course of the whole study unit. Of the three courses only this one is in English. The other two courses are held in Finnish.

More information you find on the study units Finnish webpage.

Completion of studies

This course is one part of a three-course study unit. It is also possible to complete only this course of the study unit. Of the three courses only this one is in English. The other two courses are held in Finnish.

If you wish to complete the whole study unit, please fill the registration form on the study unit's webpage. Then again if you only want to complete only this course, register via the form on this webpage.

Logistics and distribution concepts and their relevance to managing the supply chain
Key aspects of global distribution and logistics network planning
Information management and principles of warehousing
Managing logistics and multimodal distribution internationally
The factors affecting key freight transport decisions
Performance monitoring and outsourcing in logistics
Assessing and reducing the environmental impacts of logistics
Future challenges and opportunities in sustainable logistics and global distribution

Target group

The studies are suitable for those who work in logistics or who will be working in the field in the future, because it is possible and recommended to enable what will be learned for their own work.

For example, a university degree in a suitable field like an engineering degree (e.g. logistics, Electrical and Software Engineering, Production Management) or a degree in Economics or other similar education may be completed.

Teaching

The course includes a series of lectures, an exam and an exercise seminar together with basic education.

The lecture series will start on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 10-12 and ends 29th of April.
The next implementation will take place in spring 2023.

Assesment methods

An exam and exercise work.

Teachers

Erika Kallionpää and Heikki Liimatainen.

Contact

How to apply

Cancellation terms

Application for the training becomes binding after the last application date.
For cancellation made after the end of the application period, 50% of the participation fee will be charged.
If the cancellation takes place 1-14 days before the start of the training, the entire price of the training will be charged.

In the event of an obstacle, the place of training can be handed over to a colleague. In trainings with separate selection criteria, a place cannot be handed over to another.

Please contact the training contact person in writing or by e-mail if you wish to cancel your application.

Apply for the course

Apply for the course by sending an email to trainings contact person Mari Vuolle, mari.vuolle@tuni.fi. The teaching begins on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 10.

Contact me

Mari Vuolle

Tampere University

Account Manager

Working Life Relations and Lifelong Learning

+358407710009mari.vuolle [at] tuni.fi

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