Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED I
Date of Decision: 2024-04-16
Effective: 2024-05-08
Main field: Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: MLOG1
Elective for: E4, I4-lf, M4-lp
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English
The aim of this course is to provide students with fundamental understanding as well as more advanced knowledge of the design and implementation of physical distribution and transportation systems. The entire distribution network will be considered, focusing on important theories, concepts, models, methods and tools used to identify, describe, design, analyse and evaluate different distribution solutions. It will furnish an understanding of the important role played by physical distribution and transportation in contemporary supply chains across several industry sectors, as well as convey the knowledge and skills to methodically analyse transportation needs and make informed decisions regarding choice and design of appropriate distribution solutions.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: To qualify for a final grade, the student must have passed the written examination and completed compulsory assignments. Evaluation of course performance is based on the written examination and the assignments. Compulsory attendance may occur in certain parts.
The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.
Modules
Code: 0117. Name: International Physical Distribution.
Credits: 4.5. Grading scale: UG - (U, G).
Assessment: Passed written examination.
The module includes: Literature, lectures and assignments.
Code: 0217. Name: Assignments.
Credits: 3.0. Grading scale: UG - (U, G).
Assessment: Satisfactorily completed assignments.
The module includes: The assignments are compulsory and are carried out in groups.
Admission requirements:
Assumed prior knowledge: MTTN25 Warehousing and Materials Handling or similar.
Examinator: Ebba Eriksson Ahre,
ebba.eriksson_ahre@tlog.lth.se
Course administrator: Ebba Eriksson Ahre,
ebba.eriksson_ahre@tlog.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.tlog.lth.se